What do I do if my pet has fleas/ticks?
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSFleas and ticks are not only a nuisance for your pet, but they can also be dangerous to their health. Ticks carry several types of diseases such as Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Ehrlichiosis, and Tularemia, all of which you can contract too. Fleas can also cause health problems in your pets such as skin allergies, internal parasites (tapeworms), anemia, and in cats they can spread 'cat scratch disease'.
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Docside Veterinary Center - HomeWith the advancement of flea control like Program, Sentinel and Frontline, fleas and ticks are no longer the nuisance they once were for you and your pet. Frontline is a liquid applied to the back of the neck which kills fleas and ticks within 24 hours and continues killing them for 1 full month. Sentinel is a tablet that is given by mouth every month with a meal. It prevents heartworm disease, the most serious parasite affecting dogs, and stops fleas from reproducing, and also lasts a month.
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Frequently Asked Questions -Shampoos, wipes, sponge-ons, and on-animal sprays work fast because they are applied directly to a pet's entire coat and quickly penetrate to the skin. It takes just a few minutes for the fleas to die when they come in contact with the active ingredients. These quick-relief products are Step 2 of Zodiac's 3-Step Program for complete control.
Related QuestionsFrequently Asked QuestionsTake pet to your groomer. Fog or spray your house, yard and vehicle.Wait at least 4 hours to open house, then wait at least 1 hour till pets are allowed back inside of house. Apply a topical to pet for any lingering pests. Ask your vet about giving something for the itching (flea/tick bites itch just like a misquito bite to us). Depending on the severity of the investation this process may need to be repeated weekly (4x). Then reapeated every other week (3x). Then repeated every 3rd week (2x).Related Questions
How do I prevent fleas & ticks on my pet?
Four Corners Animal Hospital - Frequently Asked QuestionsCAH endorses and sells Frontline Plus for this purpose. It must be applied monthly, continuously year round, as ticks that carry Lyme Disease can be seen even in the winter. All pets should be tested annually. This is to prevent the presence of dangerous parasites within the pet as well as those that can be transmitted to humans from animals. This is especially true for small children & immuno compromised or older adults.
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Frequently Asked QuestionsWe offer many products for flea and tick prevention that are safe, affordable, and have easy applications. Frontline, Advantage, and Advantix are all topical products that can be applied directly to your pet’s skin monthly for prevention. All of these products are much safer than over the counter flea products. The topical products do seem to be the most helpful for those animals with flea allergies.
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Veterinary Diseases & Conditions FAQs - Various TopicsFleas have a complex, 4 stage life cycle. Control of fleas on your pet and in your home must address all stages of this life cycle to stop the problem of flea infestation. This article will cover several different methods that are effective at controlling fleas when used properly.
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NewZealand.Merial.com : Pet Owners : Cats : Disease FAQFRONTLINE has been extensively tested and shown to be well-tolerated by dogs and cats even at five times the recommended maximum rate on the label. FRONTLINE has been used with confidence on millions of cats, dogs, puppies and kittens worldwide.
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Frequently Asked QuestionsFleas and ticks are not only an unpleasant nuisance---they can also pose a serious health threat for both you and your pet. Fleas can carry tapeworm larvae which, if ingested, can lead to tapeworm infestation in your pet. This can cause malnutrition and other health concerns for your cat or dog. Not only that, but many pets are allergic to flea bites and may develop severe itching and skin infections.
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Frequently Asked Questionscyflutrhin, Permethrin or tralomethrin sprayed over the area to be controlled. For more information see local news article
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FAQ'sWe recommend treating your home as well as your pet for fleas. For your pet, we recommend a "spot-on" product that kills fleas and ticks. For your home, we recommend a combination of household flea "bombs" and an area treatment spray. Please contact our office and we can determine the right combination of products for your home and your pet.
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VeterinaryFleas and ticks are common parasites found on a cat or dog. If an animal is bitten by a tick that is carrying lymes disease, it can be a costly and painful recovery. (A lymes vaccination is the best way to help prevent lymes disease). Fleas can easily infest a household, and are a tough cycle to break. Therefore, it is important to prevent flea and tick infestation. FRONTLINE PLUS is available as a monthly topical application to prevent both flea and tick infestation.
Related QuestionsHickory Veterinary Hospital - Ten Frequently Asked QuestionsDefinitely protect your pet. Now, the degree of protection will vary according to the environment you live in. If you live near a heavily wooded area it is important that you take precautions to keep the ticks off of your dog or cat. Most likely you will have to protect your animal year round. If you live in the city, seasonal treatment may be the best defense. As far as what to use, there are a lot of products out on the market.Related Questions
How do I control fleas on my pet?
The Kingsway Animal HospitalWith the advancement of flea control treatments such as Advantage and Program, fleas are no longer the nuisance they once were for you and your pet. Advantage is a liquid applied to the back of the neck, which kills all fleas within 24 hours and continues killing them for 1 full month. Program is a pill that is given by mouth every month with a meal. It prevents the flea from producing eggs, so-called " birth control" for fleas, and also lasts a month.
Related QuestionsPet Health Frequently Asked Questions at Nelson Animal Hospi...With the advancement of flea control like Advantage and Program, fleas are no longer the nuisance they once were for you and your pet. Advantage is a liquid applied down the pets back which kills all fleas within 24 hours and continues killing them for 1 full month. Program is a pill that is given by mouth every month with a meal. It available in an injection for cats which lasts 6 months. It makes female fleas lay sterile eggs - so called "birth control" for fleas.Related Questions
Strathe Veterinary Hospital - Owasso, OK - Frequently Asked ...With the advancement of flea control like Advantage and Frontline, fleas are no longer the nuisance they once were for you and your pet. Advantage is a liquid applied down the pets back which kills all fleas within 24 hours and continues killing them for 1 full month. Frontline is available as a topical or as a spray.Related Questions
Frequently Asked QuestionsWith the advancement of flea control treatments such as Frontline, Advantage, Revolution, Capstar and Program, fleas are no longer the nuisance they once were for you and your pet. Frontline, Revolution , and Advantage are all spot on liquid treatments done once monthly. Frontline protects against fleas and ticks. Revolution protects against ticks and fleas as well as ear mites, roundworms and hookworms in cats. Advantage protects against fleas.Related Questions
Piper Glen animal Hospital Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)With the advancement of flea control like Advantage, Frontline and Sentinel, fleas are no longer the nuisance they once were for you and your pet. Advantage is a liquid applied to the back of the neck which kills all fleas within 24 hours and continues killing them for 1 full month. Program is a pill that is given by mouth every month with a meal. It prevents the flea from producing eggs, so-called " birth control" for fleas, and also lasts a month.Related Questions
How do you control fleas?
Frequently Asked QuestionsIndoors. Vacuum the house thoroughly. Then use a product that kills the adults and the larvae stage. Since the pupae stage can't be killed with pesticides they will continue to hatch out after a pesticide application. Additional pesticides may be used against the adults but a single larvacide application should be sufficient. Adult pesticides include boric acid, permethrim, pyrethrin, tetramethrin. Larvacides include Precor. Outdoors. Use bifithrin, permethrin, tetramethrin, or tralomethrin .
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Mokihana Pest Contol, Inc. Frequently Asked QuestionsFor information on non chemical management of fleas, visit this site. http://www.extento.hawaii.edu/kbase/urban/site/catflea.htm#MANAGEMENT or go to our cool links page
Related QuestionsDo fleas and ticks have to bite my pet for FRONTLINE Brand Products to work?
Frontline® - Kill 98-100% of fleas and ticksFleas and ticks do not have to bite your pet for FRONTLINE Brand Products to work. FRONTLINE Brand Products kill fleas and ticks if they simply come into contact with your pet's hair coat. The fleas will die within 18 hours of contact with your treated pet, and ticks will die within 48 hours.
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Texas Department of State Health Services - Frequently Asked...Arthropods play a significant role as vectors of many pathogenic microorganisms. Mosquito-borne, tick-borne and flea-borne diseases occur in Texas. Mosquito-borne diseases are encephalitides caused by West Nile virus (WNV), St. Louis encephalitis (SLE) virus, western equine encephalitis (WEE) virus, eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus, and California encephalitis virus; Dengue fever; malaria; and Yellow fever.
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Pest Control FAQ | Hulett Environmental ServicesFleas and ticks have different life cycles than other targeted species. During certain phases of this life cycle they do not succumb to treatments, so we have to “catch” them between these dormant cycles in order to attain management. Two treatments are required for fleas and three treatments for ticks in order to gain control.
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faqThis depends on several factors. I would avoid over the counter medications, because most are pyrethrin based, which can be toxic for your pet, especially cats. Also, these pyrethrins are highly water-soluble and wash off of your pet easily. Lastly, they do not work long enough to help break the flea???s life cycle, which is what you need to help get rid of fleas. We have Sentinel (Program with Interceptor), Advantix, and Frontline for dogs and Frontline and Revolution for cats.
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Welcome to Darci's All About Dogs Resort & Day SpaWe maintain a strict regimen for pest control. Unfortunately, it is impossible to exterminate all fleas and ticks, especially because many grooming dogs arrive in need of flea baths. Effective June 1, 2006 all boarding dogs must have Frontline Plus or Advantix applied in our presence! If you've previously applied or you use a different brand, your dog will be given a Capstar tablet to immediately kill any fleas & will be examined for ticks. There is a $6.00 per dose charge for Capstar.
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PeniscolaOwners InformationThere is a seriously major problem with ticks and fleas here on the Costa Azahar. Their bites can cause major illness and even result in the death of a pet! Special collars which reduce the risk of bites from fleas and ticks should be purchased from the Vet and fitted to your dog at all times.
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Firehall 4 Animal Hospital : FAQMore than likely, if your pet has an infestation, it is due to a flea problem in your pets immediate environment. Once a flea population has been established in your house hold there is no quick fix to the problem. First things first, get rid of the fleas ON your pet. The veterinarians here can prescribe a one time medication (Capstar) that will kill most of the fleas that are on your pet, but it only lasts 4-6 hours.
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