Advantage Flea Control for Dogs
Advantage II flea control for dogs and catsAdvantage II is a topical flea control medication for dogs (over 7 weeks old) and cats (over 8 weeks old). When applying flea control products to your pet, remember to apply it on the skin between their shoulder blades, on their back, or down their back from the […]
Advantage Flea Medicine for Dogs
Advantage is a topical flea preventative treatment that is applied monthly to quickly kill fleas, provide your pet with relief from flea bites, and to control future flea infestations. Although scratching, skin irritation, and discomfort are the most common signs of a possible flea infestation, these symptoms may also be signs of other illnesses including […]
Advantix Flea, Tick, and Mosquito Control for Dogs
K9 Advantix II for flea control As a dog owner, you know the importance of maintaining your pet’s active and healthy lifestyle. In addition to regular exercise and a healthy diet, your dog also needs protection against parasites, like fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes. Using a monthly flea preventative, like K9 Advantix II, can help reduce […]
K9 Advantix Flea and Tick Control for Dogs
K9 Advantix II is a top selling flea medicine for dogs and puppies over 8 weeks old. As with many popular flea medications, Advantix is applied topically to your dog’s skin each month. Advantix’s ingredients work to kill existing fleas on your dog and also prevent future fleas from attacking. Within minutes of being applied, […]
Outdoor Flea Control
Controlling fleas in your yard Pets with flea sensitivity will not respond to flea treatment if it does not include environmental control. If your pets spend most of their time outdoors, it’s important to treat these areas, but you should also include indoor flea and tick control as part of your overall flea control plan. […]
How do Topical Flea Preventatives Work?
Topical flea preventatives are liquid solutions that are applied externally on dogs and cats to protect against fleas, ticks, and other harmful insects. For cats and small dogs, topicals are typically applied in one spot between the shoulders. For dogs, topicals are applied evenly along the upper spine. For accurate dosing, topicals must be applied […]
How Did My Indoor Cat Get Fleas?
Keeping your cat indoors is a smart choice. Indoor cats are safe from many of the dangers and health hazards of the outside world. Even so, they are still susceptible to fleas and ticks if they are not on a preventative year-round. Here are five surprising ways indoor cats get fleas. Top 5 Ways Indoor […]
Oral Flea Preventatives vs. Topical Spot-On Flea and Tick Protection
Fleas and ticks really bite. With a wide selection of innovative flea and tick preventatives to choose from, you can find a product that makes it easy to keep your pet protected. Read on to learn about the differences between oral and topical flea and tick preventatives and how to choose the best option for […]
Flea and Tick: FAQs About Flea Treatments
Commonly asked questions about flea treatments Why isn’t it enough to kill adult fleas? Why should I try flea and tick prevention? Adult fleas are only 1-5% of the flea population. It’s the adult fleas that do bloodsucking damage and spread tapeworms, so it’s important to eliminate them; but at least 95% of the flea […]
Cat Fleas vs Dog Fleas: What’s the Difference?
If you live in a cat or dog household, you know that there are some things your pets can share – like beds and water bowls – and things that they can’t, like food or the litter box. When it comes to fleas, there are dog fleas and cat fleas, but it turns out the […]
Advantage II FAQ
Advantage II for Cats Can I bathe my cat after applying Advantage II? Yes. Advantage II is waterproof after 24 hours. However, we suggest bathing your cat before applying Advantage II. Just make sure your cat is thoroughly towel-dried before application. If you choose to bathe your cat in between treatments, we recommend use of […]
When Flea Preventatives Fail
You’re frustrated. You’ve bought your pet’s flea medications, but your pet still has fleas! It’s possible your flea preventative didn’t work for the following reasons: All pets in the house were not treated with flea preventatives Fleas will undoubtedly attack all animals in the house. Use a topical flea spray to immediately kill fleas, or […]
Treating Your Dog’s Hot Spots
Relieve your pet’s irritating itch Hot spots are infected sores caused by bacteria being scratched into the skin. Use a product with ingredients that will help to quickly soothe your pet’s skin and relieve itching. Use a monthly flea preventative Hot spots are commonly caused by an allergic reaction to flea saliva. Using a flea […]
What Flea Treatment Is the Best for My Dog?
Fleas may be small in size, but they can cause your dog to experience excessive itching, hot spots, and skin infections. In general, these conditions can be prevented by using a flea control preventative. Don’t let your dog suffer from an uncomfortable flea infestation. Help remove fleas on your dog and prevent future infestations by […]
How to Spray Your Yard for Fleas
Attach a water hose to the sprayer end of either the Virbac Yard Spray or Sentry Yard and Premise Spray Concentrate concentrate bottle. Spray all areas where your pet rests, including any hedges and shady areas. Yard sprays are for surfaces only and should not be sprayed directly on your pet.