Dog Flea & Tick Control

Canine flea and tick control products kill unwanted parasites and help keep your dog healthy. Topical and oral treatment options provide convenient ways to treat flea and tick infestation.

  1. Significance

    • According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, fleas and ticks cause canine skin irritation and transmit parasites and diseases, such as tapeworms and Lyme disease.

    Topical Medications

    • Topical flea and tick control medications applied to your dog's skin on a monthly basis kill any active infestations your dog might have.

    Oral Medications

    • Oral flea and tick control medications ingested on a monthly basis provide protection and may also decrease the likelihood of your dog contracting heartworm.

    Considerations

    • According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, dogs that live in a flea infested house or that regularly walk through tick infested areas are more likely to become re-infected, even after treatment.

    Warning

    • According to VetInfo.com, you should not use flea and tick products formulated for cats to treat your dog.