How does a spot on flea treatment work?
Pets’ skin absorbs the medication, which is then carried through the circulatory system, according to Dr. Wooten. That means any flea or tick that bites your pet will ingest it. Some spot-on treatments also work to prevent flea eggs from hatching, Dr. Wooten says, while others stop flea larvae and pupae from maturing.
Is it safe to put spot on fleas on cats?
Fleas on cats can be just as aggressive. Frontline Plus For Cats is formulated to kill both adult fleas and ticks, and next generation flea eggs and larvae. It works for 30 days on cats. While spot-on treatments are effective and safe if used correctly, they can cause side effects if not used properly, Dr. Wooten says.
How often should I put spot on flea treatment on my Dog?
One dose generally keeps a pet safe from fleas and ticks for one month, Dr. Wooten says, but will need to be applied more often if your pet swims or is bathed often. Spot-on flea treatments are applied directly to nape of your pet’s neck.
What’s the best way to treat fleas in dogs?
Treat all of your pets (dogs, cats and rabbits) regularly. Always use a prescription flea product (from a vet or pharmacy, or from a locked cabinet in a pet shop). They are trialled and tested very rigorously and always have an active ingredient that will kill fleas and/or stop them from breeding.
What do you need to know about spot on flea treatments?
We’ve got the answers below. What Are Spot-on Flea Treatments? Spot-on flea treatments are medicinal liquids that protect your pet from blood-hungry parasites like fleas and ticks, says Dr. Sarah Wooten, DVM.
Where do you apply flea treatment to a cat?
Cats: Part the hair at the base of the neck and apply the entire tube to the skin. You can apply to a second spot directly behind the first if there is overflow. Dogs: Part the hair at the base of the neck and apply to the skin; do this in one or more spots depending on the size of your dog.
What do you put on your dog for fleas?
Spot-on flea treatments are medicinal liquids that protect your pet from blood-hungry parasites like fleas and ticks, says Dr. Sarah Wooten, DVM. A spot-on treatment comes packaged in individual doses of liquid that can be applied by pouring the medicine onto your pet’s back, between the shoulders.
Where do you put spot on fleas on a dog?
Spot-on flea treatments are applied directly to nape of your pet’s neck. “I recommend to part the hair so that you can get all the way down to the skin,” says Dr. Angela Crudington, DVM, of Plaza Del Amo Animal Hospital in Torrance, California. No, the back of the neck doesn’t have magic medicine-absorbing powers.