SPOT ON FLEA TREATMENTS

Spot on dog and cat flea treatments are the most effective method of ridding your pet of fleas. These products are designed to kill the fleas as well as prevent them from laying further eggs on the dog or in the environment.  If you are using flea treatments to get rid of fleas on your dog it is always best to give the dog a good bath in flea shampoo first and then allow the coat to dry completely before applying the flea treatment.

These spot on flea treatments usually come in a three or six month pack – one pipette per month per animal and it may be necessary to use these for a few months in a row to completely get rid of the fleas.

Separate the fur so that the liquid is poured straight onto the dog’s skin – make sure that the coat is dry before application of the flea treatment.   Do not bath or wet the dog again for another 75 hour period. Before using these products make sure you read all the instructions thoroughly. Some of these treatments are not suitable for puppies under a certain age so make sure you check them before application.  Also, make sure you get the appropriate treatment for the weight of your dog.

As these products have chemicals in them my personal preference is that when my dog has fleas he gets treated. As soon as the fleas have been eradicated I stop giving the treatment. It’s a personal choice however I don’t believe they need to continue with the treatment once the flea problem has been solved unless, of course, you live in an area of high flea infestation.  If the fleas come back then I will bath and treat again but only if and when the flea problem re-appears.

We have links here to discounted prices for these spot on flea treatments.