Johnson's 4Fleas | Dog & Puppy Flea Control | Nitenpyram Tablets (Same as Capstar)

Comprehensive Flea Control Strategy: Beyond the Tablet

While Johnson's 4Fleas Tablets are incredibly effective at eliminating adult fleas on your dog, a holistic approach is essential for complete flea control and preventing re-infestation. Fleas are a common carrier of Tapeworm eggs, so if your pet has fleas, it is important to treat them with a wormer such as Beaphar WormClear to target intestinal worms.

Here's how to achieve thorough flea eradication:

1. Treat the Pet:

   • Rapid Kill: Use Johnson's 4Fleas Tablets for fast action against adult fleas on your dog.

   • Residual & Environmental Control: For complete flea control, administer the tablets alongside a dual-action spot-on treatment (like Johnson's 4Fleas Dual Action Spot On) which will also combat flea larvae in your pet's bedding and environment. Spot-ons like Fiprotec work rapidly as fleas bite the treated pet.

2. Treat the Environment: Fleas spend most of their life cycle off the pet! In conjunction with treating the pets, using Household Foggers and Sprays (e.g., Johnson's 4Fleas Household Spray) targeting eggs and larvae in carpets, soft furnishings, and cracks, is crucial. This helps prevent future generations from emerging.

3. Address Other Pets: If your pet currently has fleas, it is important to treat all other pets in the household for external parasites to prevent re-infestation.

4. Avoid Outdoor Release: We do not recommend putting pets infested with fleas outside if they normally live indoors, as the fleas will simply begin to bite the human residents of the home.

All pet medicines must pass stringent testing to prove they are effective and safe before they are sold, regardless of whether they are available 'over the counter' or must be prescribed by a vet. All parasite control treatments available at Pet Connection have been proven effective and safe for pets, their owners, and the environment when used according to the instructions on the packaging. If you are concerned or unsure about the most suitable product for your pet, please feel free to contact us and we can provide information and advice.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Q1: How quickly do Johnson's 4Fleas Tablets start working? A1: Effects on adult fleas on your pet's coat will begin within 15 minutes of the tablet being given.

Q2: How effective are these tablets? A2: Within 6 hours of administration, 95% to 100% efficacy will be observed, meaning most adult fleas will be killed. Complete efficacy is observed within 24 hours.

Q3: What active ingredient is in Johnson's 4Fleas Tablets? A3: The active ingredient is Nitenpyram, which is the same as that found in the well-known veterinary medicine, Capstar.

Q4: What dog sizes are these tablets suitable for? A4:

• Small Dog tablets (11.4mg Nitenpyram): Suitable for dogs weighing 1kg to 11kg.

• Large Dog tablets (57mg Nitenpyram): Suitable for dogs weighing 11.1kg to 57kg. The tablets are suitable for puppies over 4 weeks of age (weighing at least 1kg), adult dogs, and are safe for use on pregnant and lactating female dogs.

Q5: How do I give the tablet to my dog? A5: You can give one tablet directly into your pet's food or mix it with a small portion of your pet's favourite food and serve.

Q6: How often should I administer the tablets? A6: Administer a tablet on any day when live adult fleas are observed on your pet and repeat on any subsequent day as necessary.

Q7: Is treating my home and other pets important for flea control? A7: Yes, absolutely. Fleas spend most of their life cycle (eggs, larvae, pupae) in the environment, not on your pet. Treating your home (with sprays/foggers) and all other pets is crucial to prevent reinfestation and achieve complete flea control.

Q8: If my dog has fleas, do I also need to worm them? A8: Yes, it's highly recommended. Fleas are common carriers of Tapeworm eggs, so if your pet has fleas, it's important to treat them with a suitable wormer to target intestinal worms.