Frontline Plus Frontline & Frontline Plus
Frontline and Frontline Plus are well-known, highly effective flea and tick preventives with a high margin of safety. Frontline kills ticks (carriers of Lyme disease) and adult fleas for a full month. Frontline Plus provides even more complete protection, since it also contains an insect growth regulator (IGR), which prevents flea eggs and larvae from developing. Both Frontline and Frontline Plus provide water-proof protection, making them the perfect choice for dogs that swim or are bathed frequently.

Program for DogsProgram
Unlike the other monthly products mentioned here, Program is an oral pill rather than a topical solution. Program is designed to prevent flea eggs and larvae from developing so it is often used with a product like Frontline, which eliminates adult fleas. Program, by itself, will NOT kill adult fleas.

Capstar
Capstar is another oral flea product which is fast acting. It can kill adult fleas on your dog in 30 minutes. Available in tablet form, one dose lasts for only 24 hours and is especially useful in situations where pets are more likely to be exposed to fleas, such as in dog parks or at shows. It may also be used prior to surgery, boarding, or grooming, or in any situation where you fear sudden infestation.

When to START and END flea prevention

The time to start your flea prevention program depends on where you live. In the Midwest and Northern states of the USA, we recommend starting your pet on a prevention program in early March and stopping after the first hard frost.
In warmer climates, such as in the South, you really need to use flea prevention year round. Talk to your veterinarian if you’re not sure if you should use flea prevention throughout the year. Many people sat Indian Summer (starting around September) is their peak time.

Products such as flea and tick collars, shampoos, and sprays can be used with oral or topical solutions to ensure your pet, your home, and your yard remain flea and tick free. In areas where tick infestation is heavy, for instance, the Preventic Tick Collar can be used to protect your pet from transmission of tick-borne illnesses and flea infestations.

Environmental products such as the bioSpot Home Protection Kit can be used to eliminate fleas and ticks indoors. Other products, like lawn sprays, can be used to eliminate fleas outdoors where they live.

Before using more than one flea and tick product on your pet, speak with your veterinarian about the best treatments to help keep your pet healthy and flea free for the summer.

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