Do Flea Pills Really Work?
WouterFlea and tick preventative pills contain the active ingredient selamectin, a drug used to control fleas and ticks. It can be applied topically or injected into the animal’s bloodstream to kill fleas and ticks. In a few hours, treated pets will be flea-free. This medicine can also control heartworm disease in pets.
However, flea and tick medications have not been proven to be effective for all pets. While many products work well, adverse reactions can occur if they are not used correctly. For this reason, it’s important to read the label, package insert, and accompanying literature of each product thoroughly. It’s also a good idea to save the product’s packaging for future reference.
Different brands of flea pills serve different purposes. Some work by killing adult fleas only, while others target all life stages. Flea medications can be given once a month or daily. Some are longer acting, and some have added benefits like prevention of reinfestation. However, it is important to read the label to determine how long they will work and the recommended dosage.
Oral flea preventatives are a great choice for people who don’t want to take their pet to the vet every time they have a flea infestation. Some, like Comfortis (r), kill adult fleas in less than half an hour, while others work by inhibiting flea eggs. There are also pills available to kill larvae and prevent future infestations.
