Preventing Flea, Tick, and Mosquito Bites in Pets
Both dogs and cats are highly susceptible to flea and tick infestations. The pesky parasites make their way to our pets’ bodies and subject them to discomfort and several vector-borne diseases. Besides fleas and ticks, our pets are also susceptible to mosquito bites that can transmit heartworm infection. Therefore, as pet parents, it is important that we take proactive steps to keep our furry companions protected from these blood-sucking parasites. If you’re new to pet parenthood and don’t know about the best parasite preventives to keep your pals safe from fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes, don’t worry, as we’re here to help. In this blog, we will shed light on the best treatments to keep these parasites at bay.
Read on to find out more!
Dogs
1. Bravecto Chewables
Bravecto for Dogs is available in the form of highly palatable flavored chews, indicated to kill adult fleas and help prevent flea infestations for up to 12 weeks. The treatment also reduces symptoms of flea allergy dermatitis by controlling fleas. It further treats and controls tick infestations caused by black-legged ticks, American dog ticks, brown dog ticks, and Asian longhorned ticks for 12 weeks and lone star ticks for 8 weeks. The flea and tick preventive for dogs is suitable for dogs and puppies from 6 months of age, weighing at least 4.4 lbs.
Product Form: Oral Chews
Dosage: Once in 12 Weeks (8 Weeks for Lone Star Ticks)
Benefits of Bravecto Chews
– Comes in the form of tasty, flavored chews, aiding easy administration
– Provides long-lasting protection against fleas and ticks
– Shown to begin killing fleas within two hours of administration
– Protects against five types of tick species
– Helps reduce the incidence of flea allergy dermatitis
– Caters to dogs and puppies from 6 months of age, weighing at least 4.4 lbs
2. NexGard Chewables
Offered in the form of beef-flavored, soft chews, NexGard Chewables is designed to kill adult fleas and treat and prevent flea infestations. It also treats and controls tick infestations caused by black-legged ticks, American dog ticks, lone star ticks, brown dog ticks, and longhorned ticks. The treatment is further indicated for the prevention of Lyme disease by killing black-legged ticks. It offers protection for a complete month and can be safely used in dogs and puppies from 8 weeks of age, weighing at least 4 lbs.
Product Form: Oral Chews
Dosage: Once a Month
Benefits of NexGard Chewables
– Available as highly palatable, beef-flavored chews
– Shown to begin killing fleas within 4 hours of administration
– Protects against five types of tick species
– Helps prevent Lyme disease by killing black-legged ticks
– Suitable for dogs and puppies from 8 weeks of age, weighing at least 4 lbs.
3. Vectra 3D for Dogs & Puppies
Vectra 3D for dogs is a topical spot-on treatment, designed to protect dogs against all flea life stages, including eggs, pupae, larvae and adult. It prevents flea allergy dermatitis by controlling fleas. The treatment also treats and controls tick infestations caused by brown dog ticks, American dog ticks, deer ticks, Gulf Coast ticks, and lone star ticks. It further eliminates mosquitoes, mites, lice, biting flies and sand flies. This non-greasy, water-resistant formula provides protection for a complete month and is suitable for dogs and puppies 8 weeks of age and older.
Product Form: Topical Formula
Dosage: Once a Month
Benefits of Vectra 3D
– Comes in a non-greasy, water-resistant, topical formula
– Protects against all flea life stages
– Effective against five types of tick species
– Eliminates mosquitoes, mites, lice, biting flies and sand flies
– Safe for dogs and puppies from 8 weeks of age
Cats
1. Revolution Plus for Cats
The topical solution of Revolution Plus is indicated to kill adult fleas and treat and control flea infestations in cats. It also helps in the treatment and control of tick infestations caused by lone star ticks, Gulf Coast ticks, American dog ticks, and black-legged ticks. The treatment further protects cats from ear mites and intestinal worms such as roundworms and hookworms. Additionally, it prevents heartworm disease caused by Dirofilaria immitis. Revolution Plus also help prevent flea tapeworm infections by killing fleas. The quick-drying and non-greasy formula offers protection for a complete month and is suitable for cats and kittens from 8 weeks of age, weighing at least 2.8 lbs.
Product Form: Topical Formula
Dosage: Once a Month
Benefits of Revolution Plus for Cats
– Broad-spectrum parasitic treatment
– Available as a quick-drying, non-greasy topical formula
– Starts killing fleas within a few hours of administration
– Protects against four types of tick species
– Effective against ear mites, hookworms, and roundworms
– Prevents heartworm disease caused by Dirofilaria immitis
– Helps prevent flea tapeworm infections by killing fleas
– Caters to cats and kittens from 8 weeks of age, weighing at least 2.8 lbs
2. NexGard Combo
NexGard Combo is a broad-spectrum topical solution formulated to kill adult fleas and treat and control flea infestations in cats. It also treats and controls tick infestations caused by black-legged ticks and lone star ticks. The treatment further prevents heartworm disease caused by Dirofilaria immitis. Additionally, it is effective against intestinal worms such as tapeworms, roundworms, and hookworms. The treatment provides protection against lungworms. It can also help prevent Flea Allergy Dermatitis (FAD) and treat and control ear mites. It is a monthly treatment and suitable for cats and kittens from 8 weeks of age, weighing at least 1.8 lbs.
Product Form: Topical Formula
Dosage: Once a Month
Benefits of NexGard Combo
– Broad-spectrum parasitic treatment
– Available as a waterproof, topical formula
– Kills adult fleas before they lay eggs
– Prevents Flea Allergy Dermatitis (FAD)
– Treats and controls two types of tick species
– Prevents heartworm disease caused by Dirofilaria immitis
– Treats and controls tapeworms, roundworms, and hookworms
– Protects against lungworms
– Treats and controls ear mites
– Suitable for cats and kittens from 8 weeks of age, weighing at least 1.8 lbs
Ending Note
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