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Kills Fleas | |||
Repels Fleas | |||
Kills Flea eggs and Larvae | N/A | ||
Kills Ticks | |||
Repels Ticks | |||
Kills and/or Repels Mosquitoes | |||
Prevents Heartworm | |||
Other Parasites Information | Kills all blood-feeding stages of three tick species, including the American dog tick, Brown dog tick, and the Deer tick - which is known to carry Lyme disease. | Treats, Prevents, and Controls Lice Infestations | N/A |
Waterproof (shampooing once a week can reduce effectiveness) | N/A | ||
Safe for pregnant or nursing Pets | Consult your veterinarian | The safe use of Credelio in breeding, pregnant or lactating dogs hasn't been evaluated. | |
How long does it take to work | Long-lasting protection against ticks & fleas for up to 6 months | Kills fleas in 12 hours | Credelio starts killing fleas within 4 hours of administration and kills over 99% of fleas within 8 hours of administration. |
Taste | N/A | Applied to Skin | Beef-flavored chewable |
Active Ingredient(s) | Deltamethrin | Imidacloprid/Pyriproxyfen | Lotilaner |
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Vet Review | Currently under review |
The non-greasy, non-odor formulation is a definite plus when used on sensitive patients, especially cats.I find that advantage kills fleas and larvae more quickly than some of the other products out there, often resulting in quicker relief of flea allergy dermatitis symptoms in dogs and cats. Overall I have found it quite safe and have seen the fewest topical or rare systemic reactions in my practice over the years. The main disadvantage I have found is that in heavy flea infestations that the efficacy may wear off in less than one month, necessitating some vets to recommend more frequent off label use of this product every few weeks. It also does not control ticks as well on dogs and cats. I find that advantage works most effectively when combined with good environmental flea control at home. |
Belonging to the latest generation of flea/tick parasiticides(known as Isoxazoline medications), these palatable, beef flavored chewable tablets kills fleas quite effective, with most adult fleas being killed within 8 hours. One of the downsides, as compared with Vectra 3D is that Credilio does not repel either fleas or ticks, and has no effect on biting mosquitoes, which are the main vectors that transmit heartworms to dogs. Credilio and products of its class are one of the most effective products against several species of severe disease transmitting ticks, including ones that transmit Lyme Disease, Ehrlichiosis, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and Anaplasmosis, which have been increasing in incidence in recent years. As with other members of this drug class, we have also used this drug in treatment and prevention of both demedex mites and scabies mites, although this is an off label use. Giving with a full meal reduces risks of digestive reaction. Overall the tablet is well tolorated, but occasional diarrhea, vomiting or digestive upset is seen. I would look to one of the other products like Vectra 3D, if there is a history of significant neurologic disease or seizures. I give this product an overall rating of a 4 out of 5. |