What are some newer, effective flea control measures?
• Program® Flea Control (tablets and oral paste for dogs and cats) Given once monthly by mouth, Program® stops female fleas from producing live eggs. Program® can effectively reduce flea numbers in the environment and works best in animals maintained in tightly controlled areas (like houses and enclosed yards) with minimal opportunity for exposure to other animals who might bring in “fresh” flea populations. • “Spot on” controllers. Applied once monthly (usually on the pet’s skin between its shoulder blades) these products spread over the skin and kill fleas for extended periods. Products available include Advantage®, Advantage Multi® & K9 Advantix®(dogs only), Frontline®, Defend®(dogs), and Revolution®. Frontline products and K9 Advantix® have added advantage in that they are also effective in tick control. Frontline Plus® is also available and contains an additional ingredient that helps render the flea eggs incapable of hatching. K9 Advantix® also controls flea eggs and larval fleas
