|
NAME OF PRODUCT |
DRUGS CONTAINED |
ROUTE OF ADMINISTRATION |
ACTIVE AGAINST… |
SAFE DURING PREGNANCY? |
YOUNGEST AGE CAN BE USED – PUPPIES |
YOUNGEST AGE CAN BE USED – KITTENS |
|
FRONTLINE |
Fipronil |
Topical |
Adult fleas, ticks |
Not approved |
10 wks |
8 wks |
|
SENTINEL |
Lufenuron + milbemycin |
Oral |
Flea eggs and larvae, heartworm, rounds, hooks |
Safe |
4 wks (or 2 pounds) |
Not for use in cats |
|
ADVANTAGE |
Imidacloprid |
Topical |
Adult fleas |
Not approved in US but used elsewhere |
7 wks |
8 wks |
|
ADVANTIX |
Imidacloprid + permethrin |
Topical |
Adult fleas, ticks, mosquitoes |
Not approved |
7 wks |
Not for use in cats |
|
REVOLUTION |
Selamectin |
Topical |
Flea eggs and larvae, adult fleas, ticks, ear mites, mange, hooks, heartworm |
Safe |
6 wks |
6 wks |
|
CAPSTAR |
Nitempyram |
Oral |
Adult fleas |
Manufacturer claims safe |
4 wks (or 2 pounds) |
4 wks (or 2 pounds) |
|
PROGRAM |
Lufenuron |
Oral |
Flea eggs and larvae |
Safe |
6 wks |
6 wks |