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


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