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| Kills Flea eggs and Larvae |
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| Kills Ticks |
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| Repels Ticks |
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| Kills and/or Repels Mosquitoes |
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| Prevents Heartworm |
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Kills and controls chewing lice and controls sarcoptic mange infestations |
| Waterproof (shampooing once a week can reduce effectiveness) | No, wait 24 hours before shampooing |
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| Safe for pregnant or nursing Pets | Do not use on pregnant or nursing animals or on animals known to be sensitive to pesticide products without first consulting a veterinarian. | Consult your veterinarian |
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| How long does it take to work | 1-2 days | 1-2 days. | Kills fleas, flea eggs and larvae with the same efficacy as Frontline Plus®. Begins killing ticks in 6 hours and kills up to 100% of ticks in 18 hours - current standard for tick-killing efficacy is 24-48 hours. |
| Taste | Applied to skin | Applied to Skin | Applied to Skin |
| Active Ingredient(s) | Etofenprox, Piperonyl Butoxide, N-octyl bicycloheptene dicarboximide (MGK 264®), Pyriproxyfen (Nylar®), (S)-Methoprene | (S)-Methoprene/Etofenprox | Fipronil/(S)-Methoprene/Amitraz |
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| Video | Coming soon | Coming soon | Coming soon |
| Vet Review | Coming soon | While an economical alternative to the more expensive topicals like Advantage or Frontline, because of safety concerns I cant recommend this product to my clients. Over the years I have seen too many side effects from topical irritation to rare and sometimes severe neurological and/or seizures in some pets. I have also found it to not be as effective in flea control as with advantage or front line. While it is marketed to work against adult fleas, prevent development of flea eggs into larvae and adults, as well as killing ticks for 3 months, once an infestation is in place I have not found this product to be as effective as the competitors in my opinion and experience. One of the nice few benefits I have seen is the killing and repelling of mosquitoes with use of this spot on product. While it is easy to apply and water based, many of my clients have reported irritation reactions as well as greasy fur at the site of application. It is for these reasons that I give this product an overall rating of a 2 with an efficacy of a 2 with ease of use a 5. | Certifect is the new flea and tick control product by Merial, the makers of Frontline® Plus. It is EPA-approved for sale in the USA. It is new to the market and not yet rated. |
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The information presented is for educational purposes only and is intended to be a supplement to, and not a substitute for, the expertise and professional judgment of your veterinarian. The information is NOT to be used for diagnosis or treatment of your pet. You should always consult your own veterinarian for specific advice concerning the treatment of your pet. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, allergic reactions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for your pet. It is not a substitute for a veterinary exam, and it does not replace the need for services provided by your veterinarian.
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