Perhaps no area of veterinary medicine has grown as rapidly as the field of flea and tick control. Fleas have become resistant to many products and with the explosion in flea numbers, there are huge efforts aimed at controlling them. Ticks can transmit a number of diseases, so tick control is also receiving more attention. Today's insecticides for pets have made great advancements and a wide array of different compounds have been formulated. This table describes the active ingredients, methods of use, and effects of various dips, sprays, powders, topical and oral preparations, foggers, etc.
| Product | Active Ingredient | Species & Minimum Age | Dosage & Administration | Effects | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| For Use on Pets | |||||
Advantage | Imidacloprid | For dogs 7+ weeks, and cats 8+ weeks* | Topical: Once/month | Kills adult fleas and larvae. Does not kill ticks. | Consult with veterinarian before using on sick, aged, pregnant, or nursing animals. |
Advantage Multi for Cats | Imidacloprid Moxidectin | For cats 9+ weeks and 2+ lbs* | Topical: Once/month | Kills adult fleas and ear mites. Does not kill ticks. | Prevents heartworm; treats and controls roundworms and hookworms. Consult with veterinarian before using on sick, aged, pregnant, or nursing animals. |
Advantage Multi for Dogs | Imidacloprid Moxidectin | For dogs 7+ weeks and 3+ lbs* Do NOT use on cats. | Topical: Once/month | Kills adult fleas. Does not kill ticks. | Prevents heartworm; treats and controls roundworms, whipworms and hookworms. Consult with veterinarian before using on sick, aged, pregnant, or nursing animals. Do NOT use on cats. |
K9 Advantix | Imidacloprid Permethrin | For dogs 7+ weeks Do NOT use on cats. | Topical: Once/month | Kills adult fleas and larvae. Kills and repels ticks and mosquitoes. | Consult with veterinarian before using on sick, aged, pregnant, or nursing dogs. Do NOT use on cats. |
Bio Spot Flea and Tick Spray for Cats and Kittens | Pyrethrin Methoprene | For cats 12+ weeks* | Topical: Once every 2 months | Kills and repels adult fleas and ticks; stops development of flea eggs. | Consult with veterinarian before using on sick, aged, pregnant, or nursing cats. |
Bio Spot Flea and Tick Spray for Dogs and Puppies | Pyrethrin Methoprene | For dogs 12+ weeks* | Topical: Once every 2 months | Kills and repels adult fleas and ticks; stops development of flea eggs. | Consult with veterinarian before using on sick, aged, pregnant, or nursing dogs. Do NOT use on cats. |
Bio Spot-Spot On for Cats and Kittens | Etofenprox Methoprene | For cats 12+ weeks* | Topical: Once/month | Kills adult fleas and ticks; kills and repels mosquitoes; stops development of flea eggs. | Consult with veterinarian before using on sick, aged, pregnant, or nursing cats. |
Bio Spot-Spot On for Dogs | Permethrin Methoprene | For dogs 6 months or older* Do NOT use on cats. | Topical: Once/month | Kills and repels adult fleas, ticks, mosquitoes; stops development of flea eggs. | Consult with veterinarian before using on sick, aged, pregnant, or nursing dogs. Do NOT use on cats. |
Capstar | Nitenpyram | For dogs and cats 4+ weeks, and 2+ lbs | Oral: As needed (can be given daily) | Kills adult fleas. Starts to work in 30 minutes; no residual activity. | Safe to use in pregnant or nursing dogs and cats. Can be used with other flea products. |
Comfortis | Spinosad | For dogs 14+ weeks | Oral: Once/month | Kills adult fleas. | Caution in breeding females and those with epilepsy. |
De Flea Pet and Bedding Spray | Dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate, undecyclenic acid | As needed | Controls fleas, ticks, lice, and mites. | Can use on nursing animals. | |
Frontline Plus | Fipronil Methoprene | For dogs and cats 8+ weeks* | Topical: Once/month | Kills adult fleas and ticks. Prevents flea eggs, larvae and pupae from maturing. Treats and controls chewing lice. Aids in the control of sarcoptic mange (dogs). | Approved for use in breeding, pregnant, or nursing animals. Consult with veterinarian before using on sick or aged animals. |
Frontline Top Spot | Fipronil | For dogs and cats 8+ weeks* | Topical: Once/month | Kills adult fleas, ticks, and chewing lice. Aids in the control of sarcoptic mange (dogs). | Approved for use in breeding, pregnant, or nursing animals. Consult with veterinarian before using on sick or aged animals. |
Preventic Tick Collar | Amitraz | For dogs 12+ weeks Do NOT use on cats. | Collar: Once/3 months | Kills ticks. | Consult with veterinarian before using on sick, aged, pregnant, or nursing dogs. Do NOT use on cats. |
Program | Lufenuron (IDI) | For dogs 4+ weeks and cats 6+ weeks* | Oral: Once/month Injectable for cats: Once/6 months. Flavored treat form for dogs and cats; liquid form for cats. | Stops the development of flea eggs. Does not kill adult fleas. Does not kill ticks. | Consult with veterinarian before using on sick, aged, pregnant, or nursing animals. |
Promeris for Cats | Metaflumizone | For cats 8+ weeks* | Topical liquid: Once/4-7 weeks | Kills adult fleas. | Consult with veterinarian before using on sick, aged, pregnant, or nursing animals. |
Promeris for Dogs | Metaflumizone Amitraz | For dogs 8+ weeks* | Topical liquid: Once/month | Kills adult fleas; kills ticks. | Consult with veterinarian before using on sick, aged, pregnant, or nursing animals. |
Revolution | Selamectin | For dogs 6+ weeks and cats 8+ weeks* | Topical liquid: Once/month | Kills adult fleas, flea eggs, and American dog tick; treats and controls ear mites, control sarcoptic mites (dogs). | Prevents heartworms; controls roundworms and hookworms (cats). Appears to be safe to use in pregnant or nursing dogs and cats. Use with caution on sick or underweight animals. |
Sentinel Flavor Tabs | Lufenuron (IDI), Milbemycin Oxime | For dogs 4+ weeks, and 2+ lbs | Oral tablet: Once/month | Stops development of flea eggs and larvae. Does not kill ticks or adult fleas. | Prevents heartworms; controls roundworms, whipworms and hookworms. Safe to use in pregnant or nursing dogs. |
Vectra 3D | Permethrin Dinotefuran | For dogs 7+ weeks Do NOT use on cats | Topical liquid: Once/month | Repels and kills fleas, ticks and mosquitos. | Consult with veterinarian before using on sick, aged, pregnant, or nursing animals. Do NOT use on cats. |
| * This product comes in different formulations for dogs and cats. | |||||
For more information on the mode of action and safety of ingredients in flea and tick control products see Ingredients in Tick & Flea Control Products in Cats and Dogs.
source: Drs. Foster & Smith Veterinary Services Department
source: Drs. Foster & Smith Veterinary Services Department
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