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Articles > HealthMedications to Keep Your Dog Tick and Flea Free Every dog owner has had to face annoying ticks and fleas attacking their best friend. Luckily, there are very good products out there to get rid and prevent these bugs from finding a home in your dog’s fur. In order to get the best tick and flea medication you have to talk to your vet because your dog will get sick depending on its lifestyle, general health, age, and the place where you live, and all of these will have a saying in the vet’s choice of medication. By far, the best products out there are prescription ones that only your vet can provide or only he can prescribe. Following are some characteristics you should consider about medications for ticks and fleas: DVM approved or recommended Size and dosage Effect, what do you want to eliminate? Only fleas; fleas and ticks; fleas, ricks and heartworms? Presentation. Does it come in liquid, shampoo, dip, collars, spot-on, tablets, or oral solutions? Safety Effectiveness Components Price Guarantee Waterproof Administration rate The ideal ticks and fleas’ medication Every dog is different, thus, you have to think what is easier to give your dog, a pill or a topical treatment, for example. Tell your vet what you prefer and he will help you find the best option for you and your pal. A lot will depend also on whether your dog is an older dog or a puppy, as their needs and health conditions vary widely. A good product will come with a guarantee based on vet or manufacturer recommendations, and the administration rate is normally monthly. Some products on the market Program®. It prevents dog flea infestation by preventing the growth of flea eggs. It comes in tablets, and in many cases is used with Capstar®, which kills adult fleas when an infestation has occurred. Capstar®. It kills adult fleas. Comes in pills. Advantage®. Prevents and kills fleas. Comes in liquid form. K9Advantix®. Prevents and kills ticks, fleas and mosquitoes. Comes in liquid form and is waterproof. Frontline Top Spot®. Prevents and kills fleas and ticks. Comes in liquid form. Frontline Plus®. Prevents and kills fleas and ticks. Comes in liquid form and is waterproof. Revolution®. Prevents heartworm disease, kills fleas, and controls ear mites and deer ticks. Comes in liquid form. Sentinel®. Prevents heartworm disease, flea infestations, kills roundworms, hookworms, and whipworms. Comes in tablets. Safety tips Read the label instructions before using any medication in your dog. Check your dog’s age and weight before applying or administering the medication. Apply or give the medication as directed by your vet. Never give cat medication to your dog.
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