subject: Got Fleas on Your Canine? - Advantix, Frontline and Advantage Are All Viable Solutions [print this page] Got Fleas on Your Canine? - Advantix, Frontline and Advantage Are All Viable Solutions
No one likes it when their robust, healthy dog comes home with fleas. The itching, scratching can start up right away, leading to skin irritation and discomfort - for both dog and owner!
Fortunately, there are a lot of great flea killers, like Canine Advantix, Frontline Plus and Advantage flea products, that can get rid of fleas on your dog with a minimum of headache on your part.
All you have to do is choose the pet medication you want to use. Canine Advantix and Advantage have similar ingredients and are made by the same manufacturer. Frontline Plus has different ingredients, but the results are similar. Each product preports to paralyze adult fleas in 3-5 minutes and kill all adults within 24 hours.
Although you won't be able to get rid of flea and tick eggs with a topical flea-drop type of flea killer product, a thorough vacuuming of your home, and regular monthly re-application of the flea product should eliminate most risk of re-infection.
Whichever flea product you use - Canine Avantix, Advantage or Frontline pet meds, it's important to read the package instructions and follow them to the letter.
However, you will find that the application process simply involves putting a few drops of the flea treatment behind your pet's head and along his spine. The medicine will dissipate throughout the layer of fat right under the skin and remain effective for 1 month, even after your pet has been bathed or gone swimming.
These days, modern flea control products are both safe and effective. You'll do your pet and your self a favor if you take care to treat his flea problems before the begin!
Emily J. Cressey is a freelance writer on the topics of real estate, dog care, and saving money.
