Flea control or eradication is the reason products like Capstar are made and become popular over the years. All dog and cat owners know how fleas cause problems and illness in beloved pets. Fleas are tiny wingless insects that are brown to red in color and suck the blood of their host. When you see your dog or cat scratching an area, this may be an indication that there are fleas. Some pets are more sensitive to the bite and may have allergic reactions to flea bites. Fleas do not have any danger to humans, except that they can also bite humans. These insects live in hot climates or when the ground freezes in colder climates.
Once you notice that your pet has fleas, a visit to the vet should be done. The vet will likely use a flea comb and when “flea dirt” or “dried blood flea droppings” is found, flea control or treatment will be recommended. Your vet is the best resource for inquiring about flea control, maintenance, and killing of your beloved pet.
One of the best flea treatments available is Capstar. This flea control tablet is an oral medication that will kill adult fleas immediately with residual effects lasting up to 24 hours. Capstar dosage is based on your dog’s weight, so you need a vet’s recommendation to make sure your dog is getting the correct dosage.
For a heavy flea infestation, the treatment should be repeated two or three times, but do not give Capstar more than once a day. The product can be used in conjunction with over-the-counter oral tablets, topical liquids, and flea collars for faster and maximum control.
To kill flea eggs, larvae, and emerging adult fleas in your home, first vacuum well and then use a commercial flea fogger or flea pump. Before starting home treatment, remove all animals and people from the home.
Capstar (nitenpyram) is manufactured by Novartis Animal Health, who is also responsible for other veterinary products. The characteristics of the product are:
It starts working in 30 minutes after the treatment.
Safe for puppies and kittens 4 weeks of age and older, 2 pounds or more
Safe for pregnant or lactating dogs
More than 90% of fleas die in 4 hours for dogs and 6 hours for cats
No cleaning unlike some liquid drop flea control products
Capstar is no mess as it is an oral application so there is no odor while treating your dog.
Because it is taken orally, it is not washed or rubbed off.
Capstar can be taken with or without food, and is safe to use with most other medications. The product is ideal for breeders, kennels, groomers, clinics, shelters, or multi-pet households, anywhere flea exposure or reinfestation is imminent. Increased itching may occur after administration, due to the effect the drug has on the flea’s nervous system.
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