| Product Name | Action | Rx or OTC | Frecuency of Administration | Notes |
Permethrin
combined with imidacloprid
K9Advantix®
| Prevents and kills fleas, ticks and mosquitoes.
| Available both as Rx and OTC. | Recommended monthly application. | Waterproof. Water-resistant. For dogs 7 weeks and older.
Permethrin should not be used in animals with known hypersensitivity or allergy to the drug. This drug should be avoided in geriatric or very ill or weak animals.
Permethrins should never be used in cats. Homes with cats that are known to groom dogs should not use this product. |
Permethrin
combined with pyriproxyfen
Bio Spot for Dogs®
| Prevents and kills fleas, ticks and mosquitoes.
| Available as OTC. | Recommended monthly application. | Re-application may be necessary after shampooing.
For dogs 12 weeks and older.
Permethrin should not be used in animals with known hypersensitivity or allergy to the drug. This drug should be avoided in geriatric or very ill or weak animals. Homes with cats that are known to groom dogs should not use this product. Permethrins should never be used in cats.
May not be available in some states. |
Ethofenprox combined with pyriproxyfen
Bio Spot® for Cats and Ferrets
| Spot-on product prevents development of juvenile fleas and flea eggs for up to 3 months.
Additional use of Flea Halt!® (pyrethrin) towelettes eliminate adult fleas, deer ticks, and mosquitoes for up to 3 weeks.
| Available as OTC. | Re-application every 3 months with spot-on product. Use of towlette product every 3 weeks.
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For cats 12 weeks and older and ferrets 16 weeks and older.
For products containing pyrethrins, use with caution in cats. |
Etofenprox and methoprene
Zodiac® Spot-on Plus for Cats
| Kills and repels fleas, ticks and mosquitoes.
| Available as OTC. | Recommended monthly application. | May not be available in some states. endcell} |
