Do Expired Flea Pills Work?
WouterIf you’re a pet owner, you know how important it is to keep your pet’s flea and tick medication up-to-date. Unfortunately, flea pills and tick medicines are only as effective as the day they were manufactured. Because many of these products contain ingredients that have an expiration date, it’s important to always check the expiration date before purchasing.
The active ingredient in Advantage, a prescription medication, breaks down over time and loses its effectiveness. This means that using the product after its expiration date may result in adverse side effects. Therefore, it is important to use the product as soon as possible and follow all of its instructions. You should also talk to your veterinarian before using any type of flea and tick products on your pet.
The FDA recommends that you do not use expired flea pills and tick medicines. They will not be effective and can cause harm to your pet. The date on the bottle is a very important factor because expired medicine may be toxic and may cause adverse side effects. The drug may also be contaminated if you use it incorrectly, which may compromise your pet’s safety. Fleas don’t reproduce very frequently, and spend most of their lives in the larvae, eggs, and adult stages. This means that any medication that is too old is not effective and should be discarded.
There are some alternatives to spot-on flea medications. However, these treatments may not be as consistent or as effective. For example, some natural products, such as garlic, can cause intestinal problems and anemia in pets. Fortunately, Uno the cat is now back to normal and Biddle wants to help pet owners realize the potential risks of spot-on flea treatments.
