Fleas and Ticks can cause a lot of problems to pets. This e-paper will give you in-depth information about proper topical flea and tick treatment for your pet.

1. Guidelines for Topical Flea and Tick Treatment
A topical flea & tick treatment for dogs is a spot-on product that is applied on your pet,
usually once a month, to eliminate and control fleas and ticks. Topical products are easy
to administer and most effective
medicines available in the market for
flea and tick control. Topical spot-on
products efficiently kill adult fleas and
inhibit the growth and development
of new fleas. Some of the popular
products in this category are Frontline
Combo, Advantix for dogs, Advantage
for dogs and Advocate for dogs. This
article will help you understand the
methods, benefits and precautions related to Topical Treatment for Dogs.
Frontline Combo for dogs is widely considered to be one of the most effective spot on
treatment for prevention of flea infestation and control of brown dog ticks, paralysis
ticks and biting lice on dogs and puppies. It's easy to use, offers quick and effective
treatment for fleas and ticks, and delivers continuous protection for up to a month. As it
is waterproof, moisture does not affect the medicine. This allows the pet to continue to
swim and bathe, even after the application of medicine.
Application of topical medicine on your dog is fairly easy, part your dog's fur at the back
of its neck between the shoulder blades to reveal its skin, place the applicator tip on the
skin, and squeeze the tube several times to ensure that the contents are fully expelled.
The liquid will spread across the skin and hair of your dog through its hair follicles. While
using spot-on products keep in mind that all these products are based on the pet’s
weight. To avoid overdosing, it is important to weigh your pet before buying or
administering any medication.
Advantix for dogs is another topical treatment that offers full protection against ticks,
fleas, lice, mosquitoes and biting insects. The product kills external parasites with its
proven ingredients, Imidacloprid and Permethrin, rapidly debilitating, paralyzing and
killing pesky insects on your dog. Bear in mind that K9 Advantix is extremely poisonous
to felines, so do not use it on cats as it could be fatal. As with any other topical

2. treatment, always ensure that you read the instructions fully before administering K9
Advantix to your pet.
Another extremely popular topical
product is Advocate for dogs as it
controls fleas and ticks and is also a
wormer. This is a monthly topical
spot-on treatment that eliminates
fleas and heartworms and
gastrointestinal worms such as
hookworms, roundworms and
whipworms. The product also treats
sarcoptic mange, demodicosis and ear mite infestation.
Topical Medicines like Advantage for dogs is another product that offers year-round
protection from fleas and lice. Advantage acts quickly on the flea's nervous system to
paralyze and kill them and keep your pet flea free.
All topical spot-on products are mainly pesticides and harmful for children and other
pets. It is recommended that they be administered with caution and all care be taken to
ensure that children and other pets do not come in contact with it till the product has
dried off naturally. For optimal results, follow the manufacturer’s instruction of use,
administer recommended dosage and follow the recommended guidelines to ensure
proper and safe disposal.