Not exact matches
Successful
flea control involves making the diagnosis
of an
infestation, understanding the
flea life cycle, treating
live fleas on the pet and environmental control.
Immature
flea life stages in a pet's environment consist
of around 95 %
of an
infestation and can be almost invisible to the naked eye.
All cats are at risk
of flea infestation, but those at highest risk include cats that have access to outdoors, cats
living with other pets that go outdoors, and cats in multi-cat homes or environments.
However, with 95 %
of flea and egg larvae
living in your environment rather than on your pet, it is equally if not more important to treat your home too, otherwise the
infestation will return time and time again.
Another danger
of fleas for cats is
infestation of the home and possible transmission
of disease to humans through sharing a
living space.
Giving your dog SENTINEL ® Brand Products every 30 days prevents
flea eggs from developing into adults, breaking the
life cycle, and prevents
infestations while protecting your dog against potentially deadly heartworms and a broad spectrum
of intestinal parasites.
Treating your cat for a
flea infestation is only part
of the problem since
fleas will continue to lay eggs and continue the
life cycle.
Fleas Kills Fleas Kills newly emerged adult fleas before they lay eggs Stops existing infestations and prevents establishment of new infestations Kills fleas which may cause flea allergy dermatitis Lice Rapidly eliminates chewing lice infestations Mites Aids in control of sarcaptic mange infestations in dogs Ticks Kills all life stages of ticks (larva, nymph and adult), including brown dog ticks (Rhipicepalus sanguineus), American dog ticks (Dermacentor variabilis), lone star ticks (Amblyomma americanum) and deer ticks (Ixodes scapula
Fleas Kills
Fleas Kills newly emerged adult fleas before they lay eggs Stops existing infestations and prevents establishment of new infestations Kills fleas which may cause flea allergy dermatitis Lice Rapidly eliminates chewing lice infestations Mites Aids in control of sarcaptic mange infestations in dogs Ticks Kills all life stages of ticks (larva, nymph and adult), including brown dog ticks (Rhipicepalus sanguineus), American dog ticks (Dermacentor variabilis), lone star ticks (Amblyomma americanum) and deer ticks (Ixodes scapula
Fleas Kills newly emerged adult
fleas before they lay eggs Stops existing infestations and prevents establishment of new infestations Kills fleas which may cause flea allergy dermatitis Lice Rapidly eliminates chewing lice infestations Mites Aids in control of sarcaptic mange infestations in dogs Ticks Kills all life stages of ticks (larva, nymph and adult), including brown dog ticks (Rhipicepalus sanguineus), American dog ticks (Dermacentor variabilis), lone star ticks (Amblyomma americanum) and deer ticks (Ixodes scapula
fleas before they lay eggs Stops existing
infestations and prevents establishment
of new
infestations Kills
fleas which may cause flea allergy dermatitis Lice Rapidly eliminates chewing lice infestations Mites Aids in control of sarcaptic mange infestations in dogs Ticks Kills all life stages of ticks (larva, nymph and adult), including brown dog ticks (Rhipicepalus sanguineus), American dog ticks (Dermacentor variabilis), lone star ticks (Amblyomma americanum) and deer ticks (Ixodes scapula
fleas which may cause
flea allergy dermatitis Lice Rapidly eliminates chewing lice
infestations Mites Aids in control
of sarcaptic mange
infestations in dogs Ticks Kills all
life stages
of ticks (larva, nymph and adult), including brown dog ticks (Rhipicepalus sanguineus), American dog ticks (Dermacentor variabilis), lone star ticks (Amblyomma americanum) and deer ticks (Ixodes scapularis).
By killing adult
fleas and ticks within hours after application, Frontline ® breaks the
flea life cycle at the adult stage and quickly gives animals relief from the symptoms
of flea infestation.
Clinical studies showed this isoxazoline started killing
fleas in three hours, virtually eliminated
fleas within eight hours, and it reduced the number
of live fleas from ≥ 96.2 % to 100 % through day 35.1 Simparica's rapid onset
of action means that
fleas are killed before they have a chance to lay eggs, 1 preventing home
infestations and providing relief to dogs suffering with
flea allergy dermatitis.1 Studies also showed that Simparica started killing ticks in eight hours, 5 remaining ≥ 96.9 % effective for 35 days against weekly re -
infestations.6 - 9
Fleas that
live on your pet can also infest opossums and raccoons, which can be important sources
of flea infestation hot spots outdoors.
If you're
living in an area
of low
flea infestation or if the
flea season isn't in full swing, a homemade
flea collar can help out your pooch.
There's good reason why a
flea bath is the first line
of defense against a
flea infestation - it allows you to quickly and easily kill off a good chunk
of fleas living on your dog and it provides your dog with some immediate relief from the pain and itchiness
of flea bites.
If you're wondering how you're going to do that when you're
living with a
flea infestation - this is where picking up one
of the best
flea repellents for humans comes in handy.
Due to the
fleas life cycle is will take 3 - 4 months to get rid
of the existing
infestation.
In addition to skin issues,
flea bites can also lead to mycoplasma hemophilis (a
life - threatening disease
of cats), cat scratch fever - bartonella, tape worm
infestation and even the bubonic plague.
Remember that for an animal with much thicker fur than you, and a more questionable adherence to hygiene, a
flea infestation can be like a
living nightmare: constantly scratching at places just out
of your reach with no way to articulate the problem to your owner.
A heavy
flea infestation can cause a slow,
life - threatening blood loss that could lead to anemia — the physical state
of having a low number
of blood cells.
Once you've gotten rid
of the
infestation on your animal, the next step is getting rid
of it in the places where the adult
fleas have laid eggs, that have hatched into larva waiting to start the next part
of their
life cycle.
Tapeworm
infestation — dog
fleas are an essential part
of the tapeworm's
life cycle?
Thirty - two dogs and three cats with natural
flea infestations living in 18 homes were treated topically with a 19.53 % w / w spot - on formulation
of indoxacarb.1 Another 30 dogs and two cats
living in 19 different homes were treated topically with either fipronil (9.8 % w / w) / (s)- methoprene (8.89 % w / w) or fipronil (9.8 % w / w) / (s)- methoprene (11.8 % w / w), respectively.1 Homes were randomly assigned to treatment.
Overwhelming
flea infestations will suck the blood out
of your dog and cause
life - threatening anemia (blood loss).
Adult
fleas only make up 1 - 5 %
of the
infestation and
live permanently on pets once acquired.
Adult
fleas account for 1 - 5 %
of infestations and
live on pets.
The more stages
of the
life cycle you can affect, the more effective you will be at getting rid
of and preventing
flea infestations.
Preventative medication and understanding the
flea life cycle are critical in preventing difficult - to - eradicate
infestations of your pets and home.
Another danger
of fleas and ticks for cats is
infestation of the home and possible transmission
of disease to humans through sharing a
living space.
Get protection from
fleas at all
life stages, as well as relief from ticks and rapid elimination
of chewing lice
infestations.
Your vet will recommend a treatment based on where you
live, the degree
of flea infestation and other factors.
Fleas eggs can
live in your bed, couch, or carpet and 95 %
of the
flea population in your home is made
of eggs, pupae, and worm - like larve, the only way to stop
infestations and prevent new ones from occurring is to break the
flea life cycle.
If you practice in areas similar in climate to Northern Idaho where I
live, you might never see a case
of severe anemia from a massive
flea infestation.
Treating the ENTIRE environment when one has a
flea infestation is very important, as most
of the
flea life cycle does occur in the home or yard.
Bayer also sells Advantage II, a broadly recognized, easy to apply monthly topical for dogs and cats that kills all
flea life stages, and is indicated for the treatment
of flea infestations.