Posts tagged "flea control"

Comfortis is a veterinary drug used to control fleas in household dogs. As part of a Paw Nation series providing background about the medical problems your pet may suffer, we spoke to Dr. Stephen L. Lemarie, a specialist with Southeast Veterinary Specialists in Metairie, La., to get some insights about the drug. You should always consult your veterinarian before giving medicine or supplements to your pet.

What is Comfortis for pets?
Comfortis is a once monthly chewable tablet labeled to control fleas in dogs 14 weeks and older.

Is Comfortis a prescription or over-the-counter drug?
Comfortis is a prescription drug.

What is the most common use of Comfortis for pets?
Comfortis is used for flea control in dogs.

What are the main benefits of Comfortis?
Comfortis is easy to administer, well tolerated and effective.

Advantage Flea Control is a veterinary drug used to prevent and control fleas for household pets. As part of a Paw Nation series providing background about the medical problems your pet may suffer, we spoke to Dr. Russell Welfare, veterinarian and owner of the North Powers Animal Hospital in Colorado Springs, Colo., to get some insights about the drug. You should always consult your veterinarian before giving medicine or supplements to your pet.

Lately, we've been asked about home remedies for fleas. Pesky little fleas can be one of the hardest problems to tackle when you have cats and dogs, especially if you're concerned about harsh chemicals around your pets and family. We scoured the internet to find home remedies. Let us know: what home remedies for fleas have you heard of? Have you ever tried any of these?

Avon's Skin-So-Soft
Some pet owners swear by this bath oil, saying that a good soak in a mixture of 1 1/2 ounces of Skin-So-Soft and a gallon of water will keep the fleas away.

Brewer's Yeast
We've read that adding Brewer's Yeast to dogs' diets will keep the fleas from biting. Garlic or natural apple cider vinegar are said to do the same, making your pets' skin unsavory to the pests.

Citrus Water
Boil water and lemons and then let it steep and cool overnight. Advocates of this method say that a spritz on your pets' coat will keep them flea-free.