If you are unsure about treatment, consult your veterinarian. He'll be able to provide you with more information and advice on eradicating the fleas. Some treatments need to be repeated periodically. Be sure to carefully follow your veterinarian's advice or any instructions when treating your pet for fleas to avoid any potential side effects.

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 than 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. Upon biting the pet, the female flea sucks up the IGR which deposits in the flea's eggs thereby preventing and stopping them from developing.

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