- USE ONLY ON DOGS.
- Remove applicator from package.
- The dog should be standing or in a comfortable position for easy application.
- Holding the applicator tube upright pointing away from face, place thumb and index finger around the applicator tip under the large disk.
What is the safest flea prevention for dogs?
- Frontline Plus is an OTC product that uses fipronil and (S)-methoprene to attack fleas and ticks at every life stage.
- Trifexis employs spinosad and milbemycin oxime to keep dogs protected from heartworms and intestinal parasites as well as fleas, but it does not work against ticks.
What is a safe flea and tick treatment for dogs?
If chemical products are necessary for additional flea or tick control, NRDC recommends s-methoprene or pyriproxyfen, which are less toxic ingredients—but read the labels carefully because some products use them with other, more harmful pesticides.
Is simple guard Safe?
Yes, SimpleGuard 3 is safe to use in cat/dog households BUT SHOULD NEVER BE APPLIED DIRECTLY ON CATS. You simply need to keep your dog and cat separated for at least 24 hours, after applying SimpleGuard 3 to your dog, until the product is dry.
Is onguard a good flea medicine?
Onguard Plus is long-lasting and waterproof, so it still offers protection even after a bath or if your pup gets caught in the rain. Effective against fleas that cause flea allergy dermatitis as well as Brown dog ticks, American dog ticks, Lone Star ticks and Deer ticks that may carry Lyme disease.
Does onguard work as well as frontline?
With the same active ingredients as Frontline Plus—fipronil and (S)-methoprene—Onguard breaks the flea life cycle and rids your pet of fleas that can cause flea allergy dermatitis. Not only does it wipe out adult fleas, but it keeps new eggs from hatching.
How long does it take for onguard flea treatment to work?
This treatment kill fleas within 24 hours and ticks within 48 hours. Your pet can swim or be bathes after application but it is recommended that you wait 24-48 hours.
What do vets recommend for flea and tick control?
Frontline Plus is our top nonprescription recommendation because it kills ticks and fleas, controls flea infestations, and kills chewing lice, all with one easy application. When used primarily for flea control, each dose of Frontline Plus lasts up to three months.
What flea and tick medicine is killing dogs?
ATLANTA — Thousands of dog owners worldwide blame a popular flea killer for harming their pets. Channel 2 Consumer Investigator Jim Strickland has obtained records showing dog owners believe the drug is connected to hundreds of pet deaths. The medication is called Bravecto.Feb 5, 2017
What is the best natural flea and tick prevention for dogs?
Vinegar. Combine 1 quart of water, 1 cup of white vinegar or apple cider vinegar, and 1 cup of baby shampoo or liquid dish soap. Use this mixture to bathe your dog once or twice a month. Vinegar kills fleas and ticks on contact and can prevent future infestations.
Which is safer oral or topical flea and tick?
The ninety-day study found that topicals were 88.4 percent effective, while oral treatments were 99.9 percent effective.May 9, 2018
Is simple guard 3 safe for dogs?
SimpleGuard® 3 is an anti-parasitic product prescribed by your veterinarian to offer protection against fleas, ticks, mosquitoes, lice, sand flies and mites in dogs. This product kills 4 species of ticks and kills fleas at all stages. This product is toxic to cats and should only be used on dogs.
Can Frontline cause neurological problems?
COULD ADVANTAGE FLEA DROPS BE A CAUSE OF SEIZURES Potentially yes. Neurological symptoms do occur sometimes due to flea treatment products. The symptoms usually start with twitching and shivering and may progress to full seizure. These symptoms