Nancy Kerns with Whole Dog Journal discusses oral flea control in a two-article series. The first describes five oral medications that veterinarians may prescribe to stop or prevent a dog’s flea infestation. The second describes the four oral medications that kill fleas on dogs and are available to owners as over-the-counter (OTC) products – no prescription necessary.
Consider that WDJ and sister publications, Dogster, Catster, Cornell University’s Dogwatch/Catwatch and Tufts University’s Catnip/Your Dog have a reach of over 250,000 unique subscribers. Information like this IS in pet owners’ views and does influence their thinking about various preventatives. Knowing what is being shared about products helps can help you discuss preventatives with informed animal owners.
Source: Whole Dog Journal, September and October 2017.
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- Over-the-Counter Flea Medicine for Dogs
INSIGHTS: While WDJ often promotes simple, safe and natural solutions for dogs’ health, training and behavior before promoting chemical (or toxic) answers to their wellness needs, WDJ staff they do not dismiss mainstream or veterinarian-prescribed treatments.