It’s not worth using cat flea treatment on dogs because cats are smaller than most dogs
. The treatment will not work as well due to its lack of strength. It would be better to use dog flea treatment to match your dog’s size.
Is Comfortis for dogs safe for cats?
Comfortis has demonstrated to be safe in healthy dogs and cats when used according to label directions
. Use only for cats and kittens 14 weeks of age or older and 4.1 pounds of body weight or greater, and for dogs and puppies 14 weeks of age and older and 5.0 pounds of body weight or greater.
What happens if you give a dog cat flea medicine?
Common signs of toxicity from flea products containing organophosphates are
diarrhea, vomiting, difficulty breathing, small pupils, muscle tremor, weakness or falling over, and drooling
. Organophosphate toxicity can be rapidly fatal, depending on the ingredients and dose the pet is exposed to.
Do cats like Comfortis?
Comfortis® (spinosad), the month-long flavored tablet that has been protecting dogs from fleas since 2007
has now been approved for use in cats
.
Is Capstar the same as Comfortis?
Capstar is available without a prescription, while Comfortis is available only with a prescription from a veterinarian
. Comfortis contains the active ingredient of Spinosad, and Capstar uses Nitenpyram. Finally, Capstar is safe to administer as frequently as once daily, and Comfortis is a once-monthly treatment.
Can you use cat advantage on dogs?
Can I use Advantage
®
II for cats on dogs?
No, do not use Advantage
®
II for cats on dogs
. Please follow label directions for the application of our flea products.
What is the difference between a cat flea and a dog flea?
Technically, cat and dog fleas are different species but each can infect the other.
The only way you can tell the difference between the two is under a microscope
. Despite it’s name, the most common flea found on dogs and cats in North America is the cat flea, also known as Ctenocephalides felis.
Can you use cat frontline on dogs?
FRONTLINE PLUS FOR CATS and FRONTLINE PLUS FOR DOGS are not exactly the same. Use the appropriate product for your dog or cat.
FRONTLINE SPRAY can be used on both dogs and cats
. My pet has licked the FRONTLINE PLUS or FRONTLINE SPRAY.
What flea medicine is killing dogs?
Is Detick safe for dogs?
Detick inhibitor function Gamma Amino Butyric Acid (GABA) in the fleas. Functioning kills dog fleas, cat fleas, and mites.
Suitable for use in dogs and cats over 8 weeks of age
.
Can cats lick flea medicine?
If an animal is able to lick the product when it is wet on the fur or scratches the area and then licks their foot, the bitter taste of the product can cause the animal to salivate, foam at the mouth, become nauseous or vomit. Also, some cats have been known to become agitated and run around the house.
What is the safest cat flea treatment?
- Advantage® II (topical liquid)
- Advantage MULTI® (topical liquid, also protects cats from heartworms, ear mites, and some types of intestinal worms)
- Bravecto® (topical liquid, also protects cats from certain tick species)
Is Comfortis the best flea treatment?
Our
top choice for an oral flea control product for cats
, Comfortis Chewable Tablets, is fast-acting and good for cats that can’t tolerate topical flea preventives. Its active ingredient, spinosad, starts to work within 30 minutes and kills 98% of adult fleas on cats within four hours.
Is Comfortis safer than NexGard?
Winner: NexGard
Though NexGard is a bit more expensive than Comfortis, it works against more parasites than Comfortis. Additionally, it is safe for younger puppies and has fewer side effects.
What kills fleas on dogs instantly?
The most common product used to kill fleas on dogs instantly is
Nitenpyram, more commonly known as Capstar
. This single-use tablet is administered orally and kills fleas within 30 minutes. It is recommended that you contain your pet in a small area when using Capstar.
What do vets use for fleas?
One oral dose of
Bravecto
for dogs can kills fleas and ticks for 2–3 months. Available from vet clinics. Clinically proven to kills fleas and ticks for 7–8 months.
Can I break Comfortis in half?
So if you’re using tablets, such as Comfortis, Sentinel, or Program Tablets, to prevent and kill fleas,
don’t split them unless your veterinarian specifically instructs you to do so
.
What flea medicine is comparable to Comfortis?
Capstar
is your quick-fix flea treatment. It is fast-acting and effective at killing adult fleas, present on your cat or dog at the time of treatment.
Can Capstar be given with Comfortis?
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.
How effective is Comfortis for cats?
Fortunately for you and your dog or cat, Comfortis
®
(spinosad) works quickly to protect your pet from fleas. Comfortis starts killing fleas in 30 minutes of the first dose and killed 100% of fleas on dogs and
98% of fleas on cats in just four hours in controlled laboratory studies
.
Why can’t you use Advantage 2 for dogs on cats?
Now Advantix and Advantage K9 for dogs are NOT to be used on cats because
they are both toxic to them
.
Can Hartz UltraGuard for cats be used on dogs?
It is not recommended to use Hartz
®
UltraGuard
®
brand flea and tick products on pregnant dogs (or cats)
. Be sure to read the product labels for full precautions, and contact your veterinarian with any questions. Is it a good idea to use rubber gloves when shampooing our dog and cat with flea and tick shampoos?
Is Frontline or Advantage better?
Frontline Plus is slightly less expensive than Advantage II
and protects both against fleas (in their various stages) and ticks (whereas Advantage only treats fleas and is more costly).
Do cats carry fleas more than dogs?
The main things fleas like are long grass with a warm and damp climate. Unfortunately, this is also the perfect area to walk dogs, and cats often hang around in long grass too, although
dogs are much more likely to catch fleas in this environment
. Cats often catch fleas by socialising with each other outside.
Can fleas go in human hair?
While rare, fleas can make their way onto human hair
. In the absence of household pets like cats and dogs, fleas may decide to approach their next victim, us humans, for their regular blood meals. In this step-to-step guide, you will learn how to quickly treat fleas found in human hair.
YES! Indeed, your dog can get fleas from cats
, especially if they live in North America, where “cat” fleas are the most common type of flea and frequently infect both cats and dogs.
