There are many different types
of flea treatment options available.
Not exact matches
There are many natural dog
flea prevention
options which will help you keep little Rascal free
of these nasty critters without putting him at risk
of the side - effects
of chemical - based
flea treatments.
Also keep in mind that while your vet might be a good resource for deciding on a prescription
treatment for your pet, your vet may not be a good point
of reference for implementing
flea control
options that include Integrated Pest Management (IPM), since most veterinarians are not trained in IPM techniques.
To better understand how and why various
treatment options work, it is important to first understand the
flea's life cycle since the different dog and cat
flea treatment protocols and prevention products work on different parts
of this life cycle.
Langley Animal Hospital has a full range
of pet
flea control
options so that we can make sure that your pet gets the
treatment that is right for them, not just a generic «one shoe fits all»
treatment.
This is difficult considering the life cycle
of fleas, but with modern medications and home treatment options, you should be able to provide a flea free environment for your dog (see the Client Education Handout «Fleas» for additional informat
fleas, but with modern medications and home
treatment options, you should be able to provide a
flea free environment for your dog (see the Client Education Handout «
Fleas» for additional informat
Fleas» for additional information).
Most
of the
options below provide spay / neuter, vaccinations (FVRCP and rabies, if old enough),
flea treatment, and minor wound care if applicable for $ 10 - 20 per cat.
ALZOO offers several
options of flea and tick repellent: diffusing collars for dogs and cats that deliver all natural and continuous protection for months at a time, SPOT - ON topical
treatments, repellent spray for use before long walks or weekend trips outdoors, shampoos for dogs that repels for up to a week, and a repellent powder for cats and other pets that don't tolerate shampoos.
Nowadays, there are a lot
of options to get rid
of fleas on your dog or cat, including topical
flea treatments,
flea collars, shampoos, and even oral
flea medicines.
If your kitten is at least 8 weeks
of age or older, you have lots more
options to treat
fleas, including these topical
treatments:
The first thing you need to know about choosing the best cat
flea treatment is that, well, there are a lot
of them and you have a whole lot
of options, from collars to powders.
To help you decide the best
flea treatment methods for your dog, here's a handy list
of your best
options, what you can expect from them and how they stack up!
And even though there are so many effective
flea treatment options available now, the popularity
of the good old
flea collar shows no signs
of going away.
Cheristin is one
of the numerous
flea treatment options available to cat owners.
Another
option is to use Capstar in conjunction with a topical
treatment, such as Advantage II for Dogs (Est. $ 45 for a four - month supply) or Frontline Plus for Dogs (Est. $ 35 and up for a three month supply) that does include an IGR (insect growth inhibitor) to get rid
of fleas and larvae.
Flea shampoo for kittens is an
option if you have an especially young cat you do not want to expose to more harsher methods
of treatment.
Regardless
of where you fall in the chemical versus natural
flea treatment debate, there are many
options on the market that utilize the insect repellent properties
of plants to offer added protection naturally.
For
treatment of the home, some
options include
flea powders such as «Flea Busters» which is applied to the carpet or foggers like «Vet Kem.&ra
flea powders such as «
Flea Busters» which is applied to the carpet or foggers like «Vet Kem.&ra
Flea Busters» which is applied to the carpet or foggers like «Vet Kem.»