Flea Control for Dogs
Treatments for Flea Allergy in Dogs
The most important treatment for treating flea allergy in dogs is to rid your pets, home and yard of fleas. Ongoing flea control is the backbone to a happy and healthy dog, and fortunately there are many safe products on the market today that can provide relief to your pet and treat the flea...
Symptoms of Flea Allergy in Dogs
Most dogs will get bitten by fleas in their lifetime, but how do you know if your pet’s reaction is normal or a symptom of flea allergy? If your dog has one or more of the following symptoms, you will need to address the flea problem and give your pet some relief. If the...
Program Flea Pills for Dogs
Manufactured by Novartis, Program Flea Pills for dogs put an end to fleas by preventing their eggs from developing. Sold as beef or pork flavored tablets in packages of six, dogs four weeks and older must receive one tablet each month to prevent flea infestations. Treated dogs then secrete natural oils containing the drug...
Natural Flea Pills for Dogs
Safe and quite possibly the best alternative way to treat a flea problem, natural flea pills for dogs means that no chemicals go into your dog’s body. If your dog is infested with fleas, they can cause it to become ill and uncomfortable, its coat may lack luster and your dog may not get...
Vectra 3D Flea Control Review
When choosing a flea control product Vectra 3D flea control seems to be popular, but it depends on who you are. Although proven to work, there are also claims that this Summit VetPharm manufactured product could be dangerous to smaller dogs and cats. Vectra 3D flea control has three main ingredients Pyriproxyfen, Dinotefuran, and...
First Shield Trio for Dogs Review
First Shield Trio is a monthly flea, tick, and mosquito control product for dogs. It is a private label treatment made by Summit VetPharm and carried exclusively in Banfield Pet Hospitals (sold as Vectra 3D outside of Banfield Pet Hospitals). First Shield Trio is a treatment that is applied to a dog topically between...
Sentinel Spectrum Review: Tasty Chews
Sentinel Spectrum Tasty Chews take the guess work out of protecting your pet against dangerous parasites, such as heartworms, fleas and intestinal worms—including tapeworms. Just one, easy-to-administer, tasty chew will cover your pet all month, giving you peace of mind, and your pet the best protection you can give. Given once a month, with...
Herbal Flea Sprays for Dogs and Cats
Herbal flea sprays provide a natural alternative to toxic chemicals that are often used to battle flea and tick infestations. Safe and effective, they do not contain Deet or other dangerous pesticides. A holistic approach to flea control and prevention protects your pet from pesky insects without subjecting them to the toxins of other...
Parasiticide for Dogs: Safe & Effective Flea Control?
While there are many methods of flea control to keep dogs safe and healthy, many of these ways are evolving into products that contain parasiticides. Parasiticides are agents used to kill various kinds of parasites, and sometimes their eggs as well. While parasiticides for dogs are generally considered safe and most dogs do not...
Program Flavor Tabs Review
Designed to break the flea cycle on your cat or dog, Program Flavor Tabs are a supplement that your pet ingests with their food to provide flea control all month-long. For most pets, a single chewable flavored tablet provides monthly flea control. The primary active ingredient is Lufenuron, which is an insect development inhibitor....
Best Flea Powders for Dogs and Cats
Flea powders are a convenient way to control fleas without having to consult a veterinarian. You won’t have to fight your pet as is often the case with oral medication, and you don’t have to clean up after a messy dip or bath. In years past, many flea powders were dangerous and often contained...
Adams Flea Shampoo Review
Recommended by veterinarians for over 30 years, Adams Flea Shampoo is safe enough to use on a regular basis. This shampoo not only kills fleas, ticks, mosquitos and lice, it makes the fur soft and fluffy. Use the shampoo only on cats, kittens, dogs or puppies over 12 weeks old. Although flea collars, powders...
Chewable Flea Treatments for Dogs
Fleas are a common, frustrating problem for many dog owners, and a number of different products are on the market to rid our furry friends and ourselves from these pests. However, one of the more convenient and effective options are chewable flea treatments. While the quickest way to relieve your dog of a bad...
Comfortis Flea Pill Review
If all other flea remedies have failed for you, you might consider taking a second look at the new, chewable tablet on the market. Not only is Comfortis FDA approved, it also comes in a beef flavor that your dog is sure to love. It’s not only convenient, but long lasting as well. One...
Advantage vs Frontline Plus: Better Flea Control?
Two of the most popular flea control products available are Advantage and Frontline Plus. Both come recommended by veterinarians and offer effective flea treatments for household pets. But which is the best product for you? Features Both Advantage and Frontline get to work quickly to kill fleas and break the cycle of infestation. One...
Natural Flea Drops for Dogs and Cats
No bones about it: fleas are a pesky problem for pets. However, the harsh chemicals frequently used to eradicate fleas can also pose potential risks to others and should be avoided. A sizable number of serious animal poisonings related to the overzealous application of traditional flea drop medications have recently been reported by veterinarians....
Revolution Flea Control Review
Manufactured by Pfizer Animal Health, Revolution Flea Control for cats and dogs is a product available only by prescription from veterinarians. Through once-a-month liquid topical applications, it controls not only fleas, but heartworms, ear mites, ticks, sarcoptic mange, and also protects cats from roundworms and hookworms. Revolution is first FDA-approved topically applied parasiticide medication...
Vinegar Kills Fleas: Effectiveness of Vinegar for Fleas
Vinegar is one home remedy that a lot of pet owners want to know about. It is cheap, readily available and rumor has it that vinegar kills fleas. Unfortunately, the rumor is not true. Vinegar doesn’t kill fleas, it merely repels them. Vinegar smells bad, it tastes bad and it’s very acidic, so it’s...
Natural Chemistry Flea Shampoo Review
Herbal shampoos are one of the most popular natural flea removal products available in the market. The Natural Chemistry Flea Shampoo is one of those herbal products that claim to be a safe and effective option to control fleas. The product might be safe and environmental-friendly, but is it effective enough to control fleas?...
Top 3 Flea Control Pills for Dogs
Without effective flea control, fleas can multiply quickly on your dog. In fact, female fleas lay between 20 and 50 eggs in a single day. And these eggs hatch quickly! The flea lifecycle can be dangerous as rapid reproductions, especially under warm conditions, can lead to horrible infestations. Flea control pills are a great...