Recommendations for Flea and Tick Control
Small Indoor– Comfortis*
Indoor/Outdoor–Comfortis* or Advantage if no tick problem
Frontline if a tick problem
Comfortis* (Spinosad)
Spinosad’s target of action is an activation of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. It also has secondary effects on GABA receptor function that may contribute to flea killing activity.
• Chewable, beef-flavored tablet
• Starts killing adult fleas in 30 minutes
• 100% effective within 4 hours
• Lasts 30 days
• Safe for dogs and puppies 14weeks and older
• Children and other pets can immediately touch the dog
• Can be used for dogs with signs of flea allergy dermatitis
• Can be used with topical dermatological therapy
* Comfortis must be given with food due to vomiting.