{"id":11899,"date":"2023-01-19T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-19T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hartz-v2.local7\/flea-tick-treatments-work-cats-dogs\/"},"modified":"2023-02-24T15:17:59","modified_gmt":"2023-02-24T15:17:59","slug":"flea-tick-treatments-work-cats-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hartz.com\/en-ca\/flea-tick-treatments-work-cats-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do Flea & Tick Treatments Work on Cats and Dogs?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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For many pet owners, fleas and ticks are a year-round concern.<\/p><\/div>\n

As these ectoparasites evolve to resist our methods of combatting them, new products are continuously developed. It then becomes a balancing act of sorts, as responsible pet parents seek the best ways to prevent and kill these pests while keeping their four-legged friend\u2019s well-being in mind.<\/p>\n

But how exactly do topical drops, collars, sprays, powders and shampoos control flea and ticks on our cats or dogs?<\/p>\n

Types of Flea & Tick Control Products and How They Work<\/h3>\n

Aside from posing a nuisance, fleas and ticks have the potential to transmit numerous types of diseases to both animals and people. To reduce putting your pet and your family at risk, use medicated drops, collars, powders, shampoos or sprays to keep pesky parasites at bay. Remember to only use these products as instructed<\/a>, and consult your veterinarian if your cat or dog experiences any adverse reactions.<\/p>\n

Topical Drops<\/h4>\n

Liquid medications, sometimes called spot-on treatments, are applied directly to a cat or dog\u2019s skin, usually between the shoulders, at the base of neck (for cats), or along the entire back from the base of neck to tail (for dogs). These products come in the form of vials that contain agents which protect your pet for 30 continuous days.<\/p>\n

They work by killing fleas and ticks<\/a> (and sometimes mosquitos, depending on the product) by depositing chemicals into the sebaceous glands, where the active ingredient is released and translocates through the glands that lubricate a cat or dogs coat with oil. When applied, the compound quickly translocates across the skin. The pesticide will attack the flea and tick\u2019s nervous system and cause the parasites to lose the ability to feed on your pet.<\/p>\n

Some flea and tick drops also contain an insect growth regulator (IGR) to control eggs that may have survived during the initial dosing. IGRs prevent the development of the eggs from reaching adulthood, thus disrupting the natural lifecycle. IGRs also prevent new infestations.<\/p>\n

Flea and tick drops are very convenient to use and continue to work even if your cat or dog is bathed or gets caught in the rain.<\/p>\n

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Fleas and ticks have the potential to transmit numerous types of diseases to both animals and people.<\/p><\/div>\n

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