Fleas...

and How to Stop them!

There are three keys of treatment:

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-Treat all animals
-Treat the yard

-Treat the house

 

::Treat all animals::

 

  We carry different flea preventions.

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::Trifexis::

Heartworm, Flea, and Intestinal Parasite Prevention for Dogs only

Trifexis is given monthly and requires a prescription from your veterinarian.

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::Advantage-Multi::

Heartworm, Flea, and Intestinal Parasite Prevention for Dogs and cats

Advantage Multi is given monthly and requires a prescription from your veterinarian

 

::Heartgard Plus::

Heartworm and Intestinal Parasite Preventative

-Heartgard Plus Chewables are given monthly and requires a prescription from your veterinarian.

 

::Comfortis::

Flea Prevention only for dogs and cats

Comfortis is given monthly for Dogs & Cats and requires a prescription from your veterinarian.

 

::Revolution Plus::

Heartworm, Flea, Ear Mites, Ticks and Intestinal Parasite Prevention for cats only

Revolution Plus is given monthly and requires a prescription from your veterinarian.

 

::Frontline Gold::

Flea and Tick Prevention for dogs and cats

Frontline Gold is a topical monthly flea and tick preventative for dogs and cats.

 

::Sentinel::

Heartworm, Flea, and Intestinal Parasite Prevention for dogs only

Sentinel is given monthly and requires a prescription from your veterinarian.

 

::NexGard::

Flea control for dogs only

NexGard Chewables are given monthly and require a prescription from your veterinarian.

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::Seresto Collar::

Flea and Tick control for dogs and cats

Seresto is an 8 month long collar for flea and tick prevention for dogs and cats.

 

::Bravecto::

Flea and Tick control for dogs and cats

Bravecto Chews are given every 12 weeks and require a prescription from your veterinarian.

 

Then there is Capstar- It kills all feeding fleas on the animal in six hours.

But it only lasts for 24 hours.

No residual effect. (dogs and cats)

 

 ::Treat your yard::

Using different types of yard treatments can help contain the spreading of fleas. Also contacting your local lawn services to help treat your yard.

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::Treat your House::

*VACUUM! (Carpet, hardwood, tile, rugs, and furniture)

-Do not forget welcome mats inside and outside!

*Wash all bedding - Anything the pet(s) sleep on

 

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Now that you know what to use, this is how we recommend you proceed to achieve optimum effectiveness!

 

• Give every animal Capstar... since this kills all the fleas feeding on your pet in six hours and use those six hours to treat the home and yard.

• Clean the house.  Wash all pet bedding and vacuum carpet, hardwood, rugs and furniture.  Concentrate on areas where the pet spends most of his/her time.  Be sure to dispose of the vacuum cleaner bag or debris in a tied off plastic bag placed in the OUTSIDE trash can.

• Use indoor flea treatment or call a professional exterminator.  Follow labeled directions on any product.

• Treat the yard with an insect killer for turf and soil, use as directed, or have a professional exterminator treat your home and yard.

• At least six hours after giving the Capstar, bathe the pets.  For best results use a mild shampoo, NOT a flea shampoo as it will strip the oils in the skin and prevents the topical products from being as effective.

• TOPICAL:  For cats and dogs on a topical product, make sure the animal is COMPLETELY dry before applying product.  We recommend applying it at night right before bed, especially if you have children so as to avoid transfer of the product when petting the animal. Two weeks after the initial application, apply another dose of topical treatment and use monthly thereafter.

• ORAL:  Give the Comfortis, Trifexis, Bravecto, or NexGard after a meal.  (Dogs only)