Monday, November 22, 2010

Treating Fleas & Ticks

Lets go through the flea products out there because there are quite a few and it can all get quite confusing.

Remember to always read the manufacturer's instructions and warnings according to the packaging or any inclosed or provided safety sheets.


Comfortis (for Dogs)

One of the newer products on the market in the realm of flea treatment is Comfortis. They are Chewable Tablets that can be administered once a month to dogs over 14 weeks of age.

Treats: Fleas


 Capstar (For Dogs and Cats)

Capstar works as a fast acting knockdown of Adult fleas. Tablet form, given when fleas are evident on the pet. Can be used on Kittens or Puppies from 4 weeks of age. Works almost instantly!

Treats: Adult Fleas

Advantage (For Dogs & Cats)

Advantage is part of the Bayer Animal Health Range that includes Advantage, Advocate and Advantix. It is a monthly application hthat can be used for treatment and prevention that is applied externally according ot instructions.

Treats: Fleas, Flea larve and Lice (treats Lice for Dogs only)





Advocate (For Dogs & Cats)

Advocate is used for treatment and prevention of the things listed bellow. It is applied externally once a month.

Prevents: Heartworm
Treats: Intestinal worms & Intestinal worm Larvae, Fleas & Flea Larve, Earmites, Lice (Dogs only), Sarcopic Mange (Dogs only) 





Advantix (For Dogs)

- Controls ticks including the paralysis tick, brown dog tick and bush tick. Both repels and kills Ticks.

-The treatment and prevention of Fleas & Flea Larve

- The control of Lice for up to 6 weeks

- Repels and Kills Mosquitoes and Sandflies



Skudo

Ultrasonic electronic pulses repel ticks. Ticking sound indicates the device is working, water resistant in fresh water. Can be used safely in conjunction with other treatments.Guaranteed 3 months from date of purchase.

Treats: Ticks

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