Flea and Tick Preventatives

Flea and Tick Control Products

The most effective way to use these products is as preventative flea control.  In other words, begin flea control BEFORE a problem exists.  If used in this manner, following the label instructions as directed you should NEVER develop a flea problem in your home.

All of these products break the flea life cycle, thereby preventing environmental contamination with eggs.  Our recommendation is to use these products all year long (even in winter) per the label instructions, thereby preventing a infestation in your home.  

• Frontline TriTak Topical-This product is a topical liquid that is applied once-a-month to the skin at the base of the neck between the shoulder blades.  This product is available for both dogs and cats.   In dogs it starts to kill fleas and ticks within 5 minutes of application, and for cats it starts to kill fleas and ticks within 15 minutes of application. It also kills flea eggs and larvae, to prevent them from reproducing.

 

• Seresto Collar-This collar provides up to 8 months of flea and tick prevention once it has been opened and applied. The collar should be applied at the neck to allow for 2 fingers to pass between it and the pet, but should be snug enough to have complete contact with the skin of your pet.  It is waterproof, so its effectiveness does not decrease on dogs that swim.  It is available for both dogs and cats, however at this time we only stock the dog collars.

 

• Nexgard Oral Pill-This product is an oral pill that should be given once-a-month. It can be given as a treat, as it does not have to be given with food. It starts to work to kill fleas and ticks within 30 minutes of administration.  It provides both flea and tick control. This product is only available for dogs.

 

• Revolution Topical-This product is a topical liquid that is applied once-a-month to the skin at the base of the neck between the shoulder blades.  It is absorbed into the bloodstream, and will start to work to kill fleas within 2 hours of application.  Because it is absorbed into the body via the skin, it is also “waterproof”, and does not decrease effectiveness with frequent bathing. It is not a very effective tick preventative, but does prevent and control fleas.  It also kills ear mites, some intestinal parasites, and is a heartworm prevention medication. This product is available for cats and dogs, but at this time we only stock the product for cats.  ​