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- Topical flea control treatment for dogs Advantage for Dogs *Est. $55
- Topical flea control treatment for cats Advantage for Cats *Est. $55
- Oral flea medication for dogs Capstar for Dogs *Est. $30
- Oral flea medication for cats Capstar for Cats *Est. $30
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Oral flea medication for dogs
- Inexpensive
- Rapidly kills fleas
- Application can be administered daily
- No prescription needed
- Safe for dogs as young as four weeks old
- Doesn't kill flea eggs or larvae
- Doesn't control ticks
Capstar for Dogs is highly recommended by vets and dog owners for rapidly and safely killing fleas. Within 12 hours after this oral pill is administered, it kills 90 percent of fleas on your dog. This is faster than topical flea treatments, and safer because there's no risk of exposure to chemicals during and after application. However, Capstar doesn't kill flea eggs or larvae, which can lead to reinfestation, and its effects don't last as long as topical treatments. Veterinarians who recommend Capstar say it has fewer side effects than other flea control products. No prescription is needed to purchase Capstar, which is administered as often as daily until fleas disappear. It is safe to use on puppies that weigh at least 2 pounds and are at least four weeks old. If you also want to prevent flea eggs and larvae from developing, vets recommend using Program Flavor Tabs for Dogs (*Est. $55 for a six-month supply) in conjunction with Capstar. Topical treatments, such as Advantage for Dogs (*Est. $55 for a six-month supply), are effective at killing fleas and also kill eggs and larvae.
SimpleSteps.org is a website sponsored by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), an environmental action group that has useful information about the toxicity of Capstar for Dogs and other flea control products. We found recommendations for Capstar for Dogs by veterinarians at Dogster.com, and at the websites of Twin Maples Veterinary Hospital in Ohio and Main Street Pet Care in Missouri. The best source of reviews by dog owners is at 1800PetMeds.com.
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SimpleSteps.org is sponsored by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), an environmental action group. Capstar for dogs and cats is listed in this website's directory of flea products. It has the lowest of three risk level ratings, which is better than topical flea treatments.
Review: GreenPaws Flea and Tick Products Directory: Capstar Flea Control Tablets, Editors of SimpleSteps.org
2. Dogster.com
Dogster.com is an online resource for everything related to dogs and dog care, including a blog by veterinarian Eric Barchas. In this article, Barchas provides information about flea control treatments. He lists Capstar for Dogs among the flea control treatments that he considers to be effective and that rarely produce any adverse reactions.
Review: Vet Blog Discusses Safety and Efficacy of Flea Control Products, Eric Barchas, May 26, 2010
3. Twin Maples Veterinary Hospital
Twin Maples Veterinary Hospital is located in West Carrollton, Ohio. Its website recommends Capstar for Dogs to quickly eliminate fleas. Topical treatments are effective, but take 12 hours or longer "to spread or reach sufficient concentrations to eliminate existing fleas."
Review: Flea Control, Staff at Twin Maples Veterinary Hospital, Updated June 2010
4. Main Street Pet Care
Ben Leavens at Main Street Pet Care in Joplin, Mo., recommends Capstar for Dogs to control an existing flea problem. He says Capstar is virtually free of side effects, while Comfortis can cause vomiting in the first four hours.
Review: Flea Control: Our Recommendations, Ben Leavens
A large number of pet owners have written reviews at this online pet pharmacy. Although Capstar for Dogs reviews are grouped with cat reviews, you can resort by pet type. More than 200 pet owners give Capstar a solid average rating. Dog owners say it works well and is inexpensive compared to other treatments. Some mistakenly thought it would protect as long as monthly topical treatments.
Review: Capstar, Contributors to 1800PetMeds.com
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