Not exact matches
Keeping your pet current on their
flea and tick
control medication can help
prevent the following vector - borne diseases:
Some people like Program to
prevent a
flea problem — it is an oral
medication that acts as a «
flea birth
control» so they can not lay eggs.
In addition to the
control of
fleas and ticks, some oral
medications also
prevent heartworm disease.
There are also multi-purpose
medications and products available that are designed to
prevent fleas from reproducing as well as
controlling heartworm, hookworms, whipworms and roundworms.
Fortunately, prescription
flea and tick
control pet
medications, soaps, shampoos, collars, powders, and other products are safe and effective at
preventing and eliminating external parasites on dogs, cats, and horses.
For this reason, any itchy dog or cat MUST be on strict
flea medication to help
prevent bites and
control itchiness (see below for
flea control).
Prescription
flea medication will
control and
prevent further
flea infestation.
If you still can't get rid of your cat's
fleas, visit your vet to discuss a
flea control program that may include a long - lasting
medication to
prevent fleas.
To help
prevent fleas, his owners purchased an over-the-counter, topical
flea -
control medication and administered it on the top of the dog's neck as indicated on the package.
Ask your veterinarian about Trifexis ® (spinosad + milbemycin oxime), the monthly 3 - in - 1
medication that
prevents heartworm disease, kills
fleas and
prevents flea infestations, and treats and
controls adult hookworm (A. caninum), roundworm and whipworm infections.