These issues are especially important in preventing transmission of infectious diseases such as kennel cough, as
well fleas or ticks between pets in the warmer months.
Not exact matches
If you're looking for treatment for something that doesn't need a prescription, like
fleas and
ticks, worms,
or arthritis, then have a
good look at the product name.
Instead, use
tick and
flea medication sold by your veterinarian
or a reputable pet store for
best results.
When searching for products that will maintain a dog
or cat's
well - being by combating
fleas and
ticks, many pet parents believe that different — at times more severe — health conditions might be caused through the use of harsh chemical - based formulas, leading them to choose natural options.
Our dogs are spayed
or neutered, vaccinated and given
flea /
tick preventative as
well as any other medical care that they may need.
First, groom your cat
well, searching its coat for any signs of
ticks or fleas, sores,
or patches of dry skin.
These products are administered orally
or topically (on - the - skin) and will prevent heartworm, as
well as other internal parasites and occasionally
fleas and
ticks, for an entire month.
The
best way to keep
fleas and
ticks off of your cat for a month
or more is to use a topical preventative like Advantage II
or PetArmor.
If you're having issues with
fleas,
ticks, and even mites, trimming
or shaving your beloved furry pet can help you visualize these pests a lot
better.
* Reduce exposure to toxins: Avoid
or reduce your pet's exposure to pesticides such as
flea and
tick products, as
well as lawn and household chemicals.
However, poor hygiene,
flea or tick infestation, and mange mites can cause poor coat condition in cats and dogs as
well.
Use preventative medications like Frontline Plus, Revolution,
or NexGard to kill
ticks, as
well as
fleas.
We offer both Advantage ™ and Frontline Plus ™ brands, as
well as
flea collars that prevent your dog
or cat from attracting
ticks or fleas.
Oral
Flea and Tick Prevention Oral products can be active against only
fleas or prevent multiple species of
ticks as
well.
Have EPA ratings that are
better than
or as
good as AIs found in all other leading
flea and
tick control products, including those sold exclusively through veterinary channels.
Grooming services, provided at Brimley - Lawrence Animal Clinic, allow your dog
or cat to see
better, avoid skin problems, attract fewer
fleas and
ticks, and generally increase their comfort level.
It is
best NEVER to buy products such as
flea and
tick medications
or deworming medications at pet stores, discount stores
or grocery stores.
The
best way to keep
fleas and
ticks off of your dog for a month
or more is to use one of the longer acting products, like Frontline Plus
or K9 Advantix II.
If your problem is limited only to
fleas, Capstar, Advantage II, and Program are all also
good choices,
or you can use a
flea - only product and add a Preventic collar to deal with
ticks.
From haircuts and baths to
flea and
tick treatments, we'll make sure that your dog has never looked
or felt
better.
Your veterinarian will thoroughly examine your pet, especially paying attention to the appearance and pattern of your pet's abnormal skin lesions, as
well as looking for
ticks, live
fleas or «
flea dirt» (
flea feces).
You may want to get heartworm
or flea &
tick prevention for your pet as
well.
Answer: The only approved medication to treat Demodex is Amitraz dip, but I think most of us start with either Nexgard
or Bravecto - neither have been approved to treat Demodex (yet) but they are easy and relatively cheap and will help with
fleas and
ticks as
well.
Kills
ticks that may transmit Lyme disease, Rocky montain spotted fever, ehrlichiosis, babesiosis, anaplasmosis, haemobartonellosis and other
tick - borne diseases Frontline Spray is great for controlling emergency
flea infestations as
well as for regular use and along with with other monthly
flea and
tick medications like Frontline Top Spot, Frontline Plus,
or Advantage.
It turns out that cedar oil works
well on both
fleas and
ticks (and yes, bedbugs), and is safe for the mammals, be they pets
or human folk.
Better yet, unlike oral products such as NexGard, Bravecto, and Comfortis, K9 Advantix II does not require a prescription
or a bite from
fleas or ticks to die.
If you have questions about Heartworm prevention and /
or flea and
tick control, our veterinarians and staff will lead you in the right direction for the products that
best fit your lifestyle.
A
flea or tick powder is a
good addition to this.
If you want a combination product for
ticks and
fleas Frontline, Advantix, Bravecto
or Nexgard are your
best options.
Flea control measures include: bathing, dipping, collars, Sentinel («flea birth control» - an oral tablet that acts by sterilizing fleas), Capstar (oral tablet offers rapid elimination of adult fleas, usually within 30 minutes), Comfortis (month - long chewable tablet that kills fleas and prevents reinfestations), Advantage topical (kills fleas up to thirty days with monthly application), Frontline topical (kills fleas and ticks), Revolution topical (heartworm preventative and kills fleas and ticks as well), Vectra topical (works by killing adult fleas, preventing development of immature flea stages, and repelling ticks and mosquitoes), Trifexis (monthly chewable tablet for dogs that kills fleas, prevents heartworm disease, and treats / controls adult hookworm, roundworm and whipworm infections), and - very important - treating the environment with carpet powders, foggers, or spr
Flea control measures include: bathing, dipping, collars, Sentinel («
flea birth control» - an oral tablet that acts by sterilizing fleas), Capstar (oral tablet offers rapid elimination of adult fleas, usually within 30 minutes), Comfortis (month - long chewable tablet that kills fleas and prevents reinfestations), Advantage topical (kills fleas up to thirty days with monthly application), Frontline topical (kills fleas and ticks), Revolution topical (heartworm preventative and kills fleas and ticks as well), Vectra topical (works by killing adult fleas, preventing development of immature flea stages, and repelling ticks and mosquitoes), Trifexis (monthly chewable tablet for dogs that kills fleas, prevents heartworm disease, and treats / controls adult hookworm, roundworm and whipworm infections), and - very important - treating the environment with carpet powders, foggers, or spr
flea birth control» - an oral tablet that acts by sterilizing
fleas), Capstar (oral tablet offers rapid elimination of adult
fleas, usually within 30 minutes), Comfortis (month - long chewable tablet that kills
fleas and prevents reinfestations), Advantage topical (kills
fleas up to thirty days with monthly application), Frontline topical (kills
fleas and
ticks), Revolution topical (heartworm preventative and kills
fleas and
ticks as
well), Vectra topical (works by killing adult
fleas, preventing development of immature
flea stages, and repelling ticks and mosquitoes), Trifexis (monthly chewable tablet for dogs that kills fleas, prevents heartworm disease, and treats / controls adult hookworm, roundworm and whipworm infections), and - very important - treating the environment with carpet powders, foggers, or spr
flea stages, and repelling
ticks and mosquitoes), Trifexis (monthly chewable tablet for dogs that kills
fleas, prevents heartworm disease, and treats / controls adult hookworm, roundworm and whipworm infections), and - very important - treating the environment with carpet powders, foggers,
or sprays.
Sometimes, in spite of your
best efforts, you find your dog has picked up a heavy
flea burden
or a
tick.
If you have any effective ways on how to prevent
ticks or how to prevent
fleas naturally
or good home
flea treatments that are cheap and effective then please leave a comment.
All pets are spayed
or neutered, heart - worm negative, up to date on all shots, including kennel cough, fecal negative and on
flea /
tick prevention monthly, as
well as heart - worm prevention.
If you are living in an area where
flea and
ticks are common,
or find yourself in one of the
tick - borne illness hotspots, then an insecticide based
flea and
tick shampoo may be your
best bet for maximum control and prevention.
According to Dr. Lorraine Kassarjian, a South Florida veterinarian who knows all too
well about year - round
flea and
tick infestations in her clients, «The
tick or flea must have contact with the product to get the insecticide into it, that's the only way it will die.
You might not have ever heard the words «pyrethrin,» «pyrethroid,»
or «permethrin,» but if you hate
fleas,
ticks, and mosquitoes and have pets, there's a
good chance you've got a pyrethrin
or pyrethroid - containing product in your home.
It is
well worth the price, however, to kill
fleas and
ticks without the mess of topical preventives
or the hassle of oral medications.
Made with natural active ingredients, kills
fleas on contact when used properly, no added fragrance
or harsh chemicals, can be applied directly to the cat's coat, kills adult
fleas and eggs as
well as
ticks, can be used on bedding and other household surfaces
If you need further protection from
fleas and
ticks, consider something like the
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or the
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Pros: Made with natural active ingredients, kills
fleas on contact when used properly, no added fragrance
or harsh chemicals, can be applied directly to the cat's coat, kills adult
fleas and eggs as
well as
ticks, can be used on bedding and other household surfaces
Earth Animal offers topical solutions, like in its
flea and
tick collar, as
well as protection from the inside out with its herbal liquid and powder, which can be added to food, water
or goat's milk.
You can find a fipronil and methoprene combination product that kills
fleas and
ticks (Frontline Plus), as
well as etofenprox partnered with Nylar
or methoprene in various over-the-counter spot - on products that help control
fleas and
ticks.
This will neutralize
fleas and
ticks, as
well as any eggs
or larvae and ensure you and your loved ones are safe from irritating bug bites.
Your dog can become a blood donor if he / she is: 1 - 8 years old, in excellent general health, 55 pounds
or more, current on vaccinations and
flea &
tick heartworm preventatives, of
good temperament, and never have had a blood transfusion.
Spot application — Frontline
or Revolution / Stronghold liquid placed between the shoulder blades each month works
well against
ticks (as
well as
fleas and certain gastrointestinal parasites).
From homeopathic remedies and
flea and
tick solutions to grooming tools, natural shampoos and conditioners and dental care products, we've got everything you need to keep your dog, cat
or rabbit looking and feeling their
best!
In
well - controlled laboratory studies, Simparica provided consistent
flea kill from 99.8 % to 100 % through day 35, almost eliminating
fleas within 24 hours of dosing
or re-infestation for the entire month.2 And
ticks didn't fare much
better — Simparica's
tick protection remained strong through day 35 with 96.9 % to 100 %
tick kill throughout the entire study period.3 - 6
Our San Diego veterinarian is
well equipped to handle
flea and
tick problems before
or after they occur.
The advantage of using the
best flea collar, is that your pet can get long - term relief from
fleas and
ticks than if you were relying on grocery - store treatments, shampoos, sprays
or lotions.
Since your veterinarian knows your dogs and their medical histories, he
or she would be the
best person to talk to about selecting
flea and
tick control products for the boys.