As your pet’s caregiver, you are also obligated to protect it from flea and tick infestation. There are over a thousand identified species of fleas, but ironically only one is a nightmare for dogs, chenocephalus or cat fleas. Ticks attach to animals and grow as they continue to suck the host’s blood.
Here are the top 10 flea and tick products that can eliminate these vermin that are causing your pets misery and pain.
1. Top-of-the-line flea and tick control arsenal. Frontline plus is a topical flea and tick control for dogs and cats. It contains two separate active ingredients: fibronil which kills adult fleas and (S) metrophene which kills only larvae and eggs. Other products are Frontline Top Spot and Frontline Spray.
2. K-9 Advantix kills 98-100% of fleas on dogs in 12 hours and continues to prevent infestation for at least 4 weeks. Its main purpose is to kill fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes.
3. Advantage flea control is for dogs and puppies not less than 7 weeks old. It is guaranteed to kill 98-100% of fleas in 12 hours. It is applied monthly. Advantage is also used for cats.
4. Capstar is a pill that kills fleas from both cats and dogs. Starts killing 98% of fleas within 20-30 minutes after dosing.
5. Progrem (Lufenuron) tablets are an effective control of fleas on dogs and cats that hinder the development of flea eggs. It is available in meat-flavored oral tablets. Progrem tablets are considered 100% safer and more effective in preventing and controlling the flea population. Since, it does not kill adult fleas; it must be taken with other preventives.
6. The tick prevention collar kills and separates ticks from dogs. When wearing the collar, it prevents a tick avalanche and this is effective for three months. However, it cannot kill or control the flea population. It is waterproof and durable. It is not applicable to cats.
7. Proticall for dogs contains 65% permethrin for fast action to kill ticks, fleas and other insects. Repels ticks from the surface of the skin. It remains effective even after a short immersion in water. Proticall, an inexpensive, safe and easy to apply liquid, should be applied every 4 weeks.
8. Promeris for cats and dogs is a topical product that controls the existing infestation of fleas and ticks. Its active principles attack the nervous system causing paralysis and death of these pests.
9. Bio Spot flea and tick collar for cats and kittens. Kills both fleas and ticks, including their eggs and larvae.
10. Other products for flea and tick control are: powder, comb, shampoo and flea trap
Quick tips on using tick and flea control products: Read labels carefully; follow the instructions strictly; keep several products separated in doses and applications; consult the vet in case of doubt; control the effect of the product on your pet; if you notice a negative reaction, stop dosing or application and bathe your pet; do not use it for kittens and puppies without the approval of the veterinarian, wear gloves when handling the product; and keep the product out of the reach of children. Across Frontline, K-9 Advantix and Capstar are wild-to-use products.
Keep your pets healthy and happy by using these top 10 flea and tick products to eliminate these pests.