Ticks and fleas can live in our environment for a very long time. Although some animals do not go outside, we as pet owners can carry in ticks and fleas on our clothing or body. Breaking the flea life cycle can be stressful and frustrating. In most cases, it is cheaper and easier to prevent fleas and ticks with a monthly pill rather than having to treat your whole house when your pets get these pesky critters on their skin. Celina Animal Hospital has many option for flea and tick prevention.
Nexgard
Nexgard is a beef chewable tablet that is given every 30 days. It is safe for puppies 8 weeks and older weighing 4 pounds or greater. Nexgard kills adult fleas and controls 4 different types of tick infestations on your pet.
Nexgard Plus
Nexgard plus is a beef flavored chewable tablet that is given every 30 days. It protects against 4 different types of ticks, kills fleas, protects against heartworm, roundworm, and hookworms. Nexgard plus is labeled for dogs 8 weeks of age or older and over 8.1 pounds.
Nexgard Combo
Nexgard Combo is a topical for cats that is applied every 30 days. It protects against 2 different types of ticks, fleas, protects against heartworm, roundworm, hookworm, and tapeworms. Nexgard Combo is labeled for cats 8 weeks and older and over 1.8 pounds.
Simparica
Simparica is a liver flavored chewable tablet that is given every 30 days. It starts working with in 3 hours. It protects against 5 different types of ticks and kills fleas. Simparica is only approved for dogs older than 6 months.
Simparica Trio Simparica Trio is a liver flavored chewable tablet that is given every 30 days. It starts working with in 3 hours. It protects against 5 different types of ticks, kills fleas and protects against heartworms. Simparica Trio is approved for dogs 8 weeks of age or older.
Revolution Plus
Revolution plus is a topical medication for cats that is applied every 30 days. It protects against 3 different types of ticks, kills fleas, protects against heartworm, ear mites, roundworms, and hookworms. Revolution plus is approved for cats 8 weeks of age and older and over 2.8 pounds.
Vectra 3D
Vectra 3D is a topical medication that is applied every 30 days. It starts working in 5 minutes of being applied. Vectra 3D kills and repels against 4 different types of ticks, fleas, mosquitos, mites, and biting flies. Vectra 3D is approved for dogs 8 weeks of age and older and over 5 pounds.
Cheristin
Cheristin is a topical flea product for cats. It starts working within 30 minutes and is applied every 30 days. Cheristin is approved for cats 8 weeks of age and older and over 1.8 pounds.
Capstar
Capstar is an oral tablet for dogs and cats that starts killing adult fleas within 30 minutes. Capstar will only last for 24-48 hours. Capstar is labeled for cats and dogs 2 pounds and over.