This means that shampoos and
other flea products containing certain insecticides should never be used on cats, although they may be fine for dogs.
Not exact matches
Cat
flea spot - on treatments do not
contain permethrin and many newer dog spot - on
products do not either (
other active ingredients that are safe for both dogs and cats include fipronil, imidacloprid and indoxacarb).
Some
products contain additional ingredients called insect growth regulators that target
other flea life stages to increase efficacy.
When used in a
product that
contains other ingredients like sodium lauryl sulfate or citrus extracts like linalool and d - limonene, a peppermint oil repellent may kill
fleas, but the peppermint oil is not the active killing ingredient.
At this point, you're probably wondering why there are so many
flea products out there that
contain peppermint and
other essential oils.
The
product contains a formulated blend of omega 6 fatty acids and
other provisional nutrients such as vitamin E & C, all of which nourish your puppy's coat and skin gives it a clear shining glow, while also making it much more resilient to
flea infestations and bites.
Most herbal
flea products contain things like cedar oil, peppermint oil, clove oil, and
other things that say «natural pyrethrin».
Our animal hospital carries a variety of heartworm prevention
products, many of which
contain other ingredients that are effective against certain intestinal worms (such as roundworms and hookworms) and
other parasites (such as
fleas and ear mites).
Though it may not
contain any harsh ingredients, this
flea shampoo is highly effective against
fleas in all life stages and it can be safely used with
other flea control
products for maximum benefits.
Some
products contain substances that kill adult
fleas,
others work by interrupting the development of
fleas, and some do both.
Additionally, while Advantage II doesn't
contain permethrin, many
other flea products do (such as Advantix II).
Also,
other flea products for dogs sometimes
contain permethrin, (e.g. K9 Advantix II) and this active ingredient in highly toxic to cats.
Unlike
other flea & tick
products that
contain just one or two natural ingredients, our
flea spray is 100 percent naturally derived.
Hourihan: Our natural line is similar to
others in that it
contains botanicals, but it is unlike
others in that it remains 100 - percent effective for seven days, making it an ideal
product not only for killing
fleas but also as a repellant for that walk in the woods or for spraying the pool / patio area before the big party.
Trifexis
contains some hydrolyzed soy and is flavored with artificial beef from a pork - based protein.1 The amount of hydrolyzed soy in Trifexis is comparable to the amount of the hydrolyzed soy in hypoallergenic diets.1 If your dog is allergic to soy or pork, you may consider talking to your veterinarian about whether
other heartworm, intestinal parasite or
flea protection
products may be more appropriate for your dog.