The general applications intervals for flea medication are as follows:
| Product | Application interval |
| Spot-on pipettes | 4 weeks |
| Collars | 4-8 months* |
| Powders | Once/twice per week or twice per month* |
| Sprays | 4 weeks |
How long does a spot on flea treatment last on dogs?
A spot-on treatment comes packaged in individual doses of liquid that can be applied by pouring the medicine onto your pet’s back, between the shoulders. One dose generally keeps a pet safe from fleas and ticks for one month, Dr. Wooten says, but will need to be applied more often if your pet swims or is bathed often.
Do spot-on treatments work on fleas?
That means any flea or tick that bites your pet will ingest it. Some spot-on treatments also work to prevent flea eggs from hatching, Dr. Wooten says, while others stop flea larvae and pupae from maturing.
How often should I spray my Dog for fleas?
Pet flea sprays can kill fleas, but may need to be re-applied from as often as every few days, up to every few weeks. Flea tablets, once ingested, work in your pet's blood stream, killing fleas once they take a blood meal.
What percentage of fleas should be treated?
And it’s not just adult fleas you need to watch out for, because they only make up less than 5 percent of the flea population. You should be treating your home for adults plus the other 95 percent—flea eggs, flea larvae and flea pupae.
How long does spot on flea treatment last?
one monthA spot-on treatment comes packaged in individual doses of liquid that can be applied by pouring the medicine onto your pet's back, between the shoulders. One dose generally keeps a pet safe from fleas and ticks for one month, Dr. Wooten says, but will need to be applied more often if your pet swims or is bathed often.
How often should Frontline spot on be used?
every four weeksFrontline Spot On should be used on your cats or dogs every four weeks to provide effective protection from fleas, ticks and lice.
Can you use spot on flea treatment more than once a month?
If you are finding fleas on your pet even after applying your pet's topical flea treatment, you might consider reapplying it early. However, this solution is not always recommended and may lead to an overdose in some rare cases.
How often should you use flea treatment on your dog?
Pets, especially dogs and cats, require regular attention to keep them in perfect health. One tip is to administer flea and worm treatment; a monthly top-up that can help to protect your pet against serious health complications in the long-term.
How long does Frontline spot on last?
FRONTLINE Spot On is a topical application for the treatment and prevention of fleas and ticks. It contains the active ingredient Fipronil, which works to over-stimulate the nervous system of the parasite and kill 98-100% of adult fleas within 24 hours; remaining effective for up to 5 weeks in cats and 8 weeks in dogs.
How often should you flea A dog with Frontline?
every monthTreat all your dogs and cats every month for optimal flea control. When applied correctly, FRONTLINE PLUS remains active against fleas for at least one month. If you are in a paralysis tick area, apply FRONTLINE PLUS FOR DOGS every 2 weeks to provide paralysis tick control for your dog.
Can I use flea treatment every 2 weeks?
Yes, if after two weeks the flea preventive you applied isn't working, you can reapply flea treatment early, or switch to another brand. I recommend using Advantix or a chewable prescription product from your vet, like Bravecto, Nexgard, Simparica, or Credelio. This recommendation is unrelated to Petco or PetCoach.
Can you double up on flea treatment?
It's not usually recommended to use more than one oral flea medication at the same time. However, Comfortis and Capstar can be combined. Another exception is Sentinel, which doesn't kill adult fleas, so it can be combined individually with either Comfortis or Capstar.
Why am I still finding fleas after treatment?
By allowing treated pets to access all parts of the home you usually let them into, your pet acts as a 'living vacuum cleaner' to kill the newly hatched fleas before they can lay more eggs. Because of this, it is normal to see fleas on treated pets during this time.
How soon can I reapply flea treatment?
The known safe answer is to wait the period of time the product is supposed to work, typically 30 days, before reapplying. An alternative is to bathe the pet in a detergent shampoo (meant to strip off skin oils) and reapply after 24 hours.
How often should a dog be Flead and wormed?
every three monthsThis depends on which product you use. We have flea spot-on treatments for dogs and cats that can be applied monthly or tablets that last for one month for cats and 1-3 months for dogs. Worming tablets can be given every three months for adult dogs and cats.
Do dogs need flea medicine all year?
Yes. Though many species of ticks and fleas are slowed down or dormant during the winter, certain areas of the United States are not cold enough to truly kill these parasites and stop their activity. Because ticks and fleas can carry diseases that could harm your dog, it's best to keep them protected all year long.