Fleas are resilient little critters. Staying one step ahead of fleas will help keep them off of your pet and out of your home. The most convenient and least time consuming option is a topical spot-on treatment for your pet. The once-per-month dosages are pre-measured according to the size of your dog or cat. Just snip one open each month, apply it to the backline, and you’re set. The key is to start early in the year and continue through the season, or even year ‘round. There are a variety of options when choosing a spot-on flea and tick control for your dog or cat. It’s beneficial to look for one that includes an insect growth regulator (IGR), so that flea eggs and larvae are killed along with the adult fleas. This stops the flea life cycle and helps prevent future outbreaks. Commonly used IGRs include s-Methoprene and pyriproxyfen (Nylar).
A new spot-on formulation, Certifect for Dogs, has just been released. It combines the ingredients in Frontline Plus with amitraz, an ingredient that kills ticks and causes them to detach from your dog. Amitraz is also the active ingredient found in the Preventic Tick Collar for Dogs. If you’ve ever used a Preventic collar, you’re familiar with amitraz and its outstanding tick-killing power. Certifect has been approved for dogs and puppies older than 8 weeks of age and at least 5 pounds. Trial results for Certifect have been impressive. We’re anxious to hear what you think! Lori H
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