The Best Cat and Dog Flea MedicineEverybody hates fleas! No one likes to purchase dog flea medicine, but it is the absolute best thing you can do - if you know what to buy. To avoid a flea infestation, it is important to apply a flea medicine as soon as fleas are noticed. In fact, it is a good idea to use a flea control product as a preventative before fleas and ticks have the opportunity to become a problem. Flea remedy products are available in small, single dose applicators to multi-pet spray bottles. While some are available only through veterinarians, others can be purchased at pet supply stores. This is important, if you have a flea infestation now, treating your pets is the first thing you should do. Then be sure to read our page on Getting Rid of Fleas in the House and Lawn. Fleas need blood to breed so you must treat your pets or the infestation will continue. After that, thorough cleaning of the house and property will go a long way to getting rid of fleas for good. The link above will offer helpful tips. Below are a few examples of some of the best flea medicines:
The products above are not a complete list of cat and dog flea medicines and is not intented to exclude other good products. Disclaimer: Product information and treatment claims below are from the the individual manufacturers. The Revolution treatment observations at the bottom of the page are my own. Revolution Cat and Dog Flea Medicine Revolution (selamectin): Revolution flea medicine is sold through veterinarians only. The same medicine can be used for both dogs and cats. To apply it you need to separate the hair and apply it to the skin between the shoulder blades on dogs, puppies, cats, and kittens. Puppies must be at least 6 weeks old.
(Source of product description is from the Revolution Package) Personal Note: I have not seen a product that works better on fleas than Revolution. On personal (nonscientific) case studies I have conducted and observed with Revolution I was amazed at how fast and quickly it worked. It is marketed primarily for fleas and is not very effective on ticks. Frontline Cat and Dog Flea MedicineFrontline Plus (Fipronil): This product is sold by veterinarians in prescription strengths and by pet supply stores in standard strengths. Frontline is probably the most popular and most well-known of the major flea medicines. Frontline for dogs and cats come in single and multi-dose packages as well as spray treatments.
Personal Note: I have found that using the spray mist alone is not as effective as the single dose applicator. I am not sure why, but maybe because it can't get to the skin as well. However, some people use both products together. Mist your dog to help repel parasites before taking your pet on outdoor excursions. Check with your vet to make sure the products you choose can be used together. The best prices may be found online if you can find free shipping, but you won't get the personal attention a vet can give. Just something to consider. PetArmor Plus Dog Flea and Tick Medicine PetArmor Plus (Fipronil):PetArmor Plus dog flea medicine uses the same active ingredient in the same amount as Frontline Plus. It kills fleas, flea eggs, ticks, chewing lice, and repels mosquitoes. It is not manufactured or distributed by the makers of Fronline Plus Dog Flea Medicine. PetArmor Plus can be purchased at Wal-Mart stores and possibly in other locations as well. I saw it in my local Wal-Mart for approx. 28.00 (at the time of this writing) for a package of three single dose vials for large dogs. This is about the same price I paid for a similar package of Frontline Plus at my Vet's office. Prices may vary with location, however. The two products appeared to be the same in most every way. Please check with you vet if you are in doubt about this dog flea medicine or any product. Advantage Cat and Dog Flea MedicineAdvantage (Imidacloprid) : Sold in "Advantage for Dogs" and "Advantage for Cats". Sold through veterinarians.
Source of product description is from the product container. K9 Advantix Dog Flea MedicineK9 Advantix (Imidacloprid and Permethrin): This is one of those products that must be purchased through a veterinarian. K9 Advantix Flea Medicine is for dogs only and not to be used on cats. This is labeled to kill fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes.
Source of description is from product package. Personal Note: I have not used this product personally. If someone uses it regularly, let me know what you think. Personal Observations using RevolutionCat and Dog Flea Medicine Here are the facts surrounding a family that was experiencing a flea infestation. I was able to observe this family’s progress in eliminating their flea problem on their pets and in their house.
Revolution began working quickly and before evening the dogs were resting much better. Most of the fleas were killed within the first twelve hours. Since there were still a lot of fleas outside and many inside, a few fleas were always on the dogs for the first week. However, those fleas appeared to be killed within a few hours. After a couple of weeks the dogs stopped rubbing their ears as well. Revolution appeared to work better against ear mites than the medication they had purchased at the pet supply store. After a couple weeks there was only a flea or two that could be found on the dogs at any given time. The end of the first month signaled the end of the flea infestation. An added note for accuracy: In conjunction with the first application of Revolution, the family cleaned the inside and outside of the house thoroughly. This included the pet’s indoor sleeping and play areas and outside where the cats frequented. This helped significantly to reduce the indoor larva and egg population. Following sound steps should also help you to quickly bring any flea problems under control.
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