Capstar Flea Treatment Tablet for Medium and Large Dogs 6 Pack green (packaging may vary)

Product Information

CAPSTAR Tablets begin working within 30 minutes. In studies, CAPSTAR achieved greater than 90% effectiveness against adult fleas on dogs within 4 hours and cats within 6 hours. When you are facing a flea infestation there are 3 key steps to be taken, treat the pet, treat the home, continue regular ongoing preventative treatment.

I own a two-year-old Chihuahua. I noted that she was scratching herself a lot so I started digging deeper to determine the cause. That is when I realized that she was infested with fleas. Fleas can be a problem because they reproduce so rapidly. A single female flea may produce up to 2,000 eggs over her lifetime. Eggs hatch and can develop into adults within only three weeks. Adult female fleas feed by ingesting blood from your pet and subsequently lay eggs, which drop off your pet's coat. Within days, larvae hatch from the eggs and live undetected in your pet's surroundings, such as the carpet, bedding and other protected areas. Flea larvae spin a cocoon, and, when appropriately stimulated, a young adult flea emerges and jumps onto your pet to continue the life cycle. When these new fleas are seen on your pet, treat with CAPSTAR Tablets. I would caution anyone before using CapStar or Nitenpyram on their cats. I cannot say for sure that the seizure was caused by the medication, since he has had one before, but I can say that the medication definitely had some kind of effect on all three cats, that appeared to be some kind of effect on their mental state. It is certainly not normal for a cat to stay in the exact same spot (that is not a normal "spot") for over two days. No vet writer or qualified reviewer has received any compensation from the manufacturer of the medication as part of creating this article. All content contained in this article is sourced from public sources or the manufacturer.The answer to this question ultimately depends on the individual dog and their specific circumstances. Your veterinarian can provide guidance on how often Capstar should be given based on your dog's medical history, lifestyle, and current flea infestation level.

Cannot be used in cats or dogs less than 4 weeks of age, or less than 2.2 pounds (1 kg) in body weight A single dose of CAPSTAR should kill the adult fleas on your pet. If your pet gets re-infested with fleas, you can safely give another dose as often as once per day. Additionally, dogs with allergies, pregnant females, and dogs taking other medications, such as antidepressants, antihistamines, or sedatives, should avoid taking Capstar or only take it under strict veterinary supervision.

Capstar Flea Treatment Tablets for Dogs & Cats

Capstar is a one-hit wonder for an immediate solution to your pet’s flea problem, but it does not provide long-term prevention. It targets adult fleas, but not eggs or larvae. Capstar also comes with a relatively high price tag for a short-term fix.