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Flea & Tick

Everything you need to know about fleas and ticks on dogs and cats.

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Seven Types of Flea & Tick Control Products
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PetMD Editorial

Fleas and ticks are not only a nuisance, they can also transmit deadly diseases to you and your cat or dog. If left unchecked, you can have a serious problem within your household. There are many options...

6 Signs Your Flea Medication Isn’t Working
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PetMD Editorial

By John Gilpatrick   Fleas are extremely unwelcome intruders for pet and owner alike. When these pesky little biters make their way onto your pet and into your home, it takes some heavy duty stuff to get them gone.   But what happens if your pet’s flea medication proves fruitless? Or worse, what if a flea medication causes your pet to experience unfortunate side effects?   What are...

Capstar® (Nitenpyram)
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Amy Van Gels, DVM

PetMD’s medications content was written and reviewed by veterinary professionals to answer your most common questions about how medications function, their side effects, and what species they are prescribed...

K9 Advantix
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PetMD Editorial

GENERAL DESCRIPTIONAdvantix is a drug used on dogs that will kill fleas, ticks, and sandflies, preventing many diseases. It contains imidacloprid and permethrin. Imidacloprid is used to control flea infestations...

Seresto® (Flumethrin, Imidacloprid)
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Amy Van Gels, DVM

PetMD’s medications content was written and reviewed by veterinary professionals to answer your most common questions about how medications function, their side effects, and what species they are prescribed...

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