FLEAS AND TREATMENT
If you are unsure about the treatment, consult your veterinarian. He or she will be able to provide you with more informative and useful advice and should be able to give your pet ‘showers’ to eradicate the fleas. These processes may need to be repeated every once in a while as needed.

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved new types of prescription flea-control products including the following: Proban, an oral insecticide for dogs given once every three days or twice a week as needed; Pro-Spot applied to a spot between your dog's shoulder blades once every two weeks; Program – two different products, for cats older that six weeks and for dogs, given once a month with a full meal. Program contains insect growth regulator (IGR), which works by interrupting the flea life cycle.

WHEN USING FLEA AND TICK PRODUCTS,
REMEMBER THE FOLLOWING:
• Carefully read the product’s entire label before using it. If for some reason you are unsure about any of the specifications and advice given, consult with your veterinarian.
• When using these products, make sure that you wear latex gloves and be certain to carefully follow the instructions as recommended.
• Do not use cat products on dogs and vice versa.
• Due to their hazardous contents, keep these products out of the reach of children.
• For the same reason, keep these products away from food.

SOURCES USED
• FDA

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