Tag archive for ‘ear mites’
Parasite Products & Their Differences: The Breakdown
For Dogs & Cats
Frontline Top Spot (fipronil)
Labeled for: Adult fleas, chewing lice, and ticks. Also may be used as an aid in the control of sarcoptic mange.
Method: Topical
Works in: less than 24 hours from application. Fleas will die within 18 hours of contact with your treated pet, and ticks will die within 48 hours.
Lasts for: at least 4 weeks (but up to three months in dogs, and six weeks in cats)
Approved for dogs and cats 8 weeks and older, and [...]
Otitis Externa (Ear Infections): How To Deal
Ear infections, most often known in the medical world as “otitis externa”, are extremely common in all breeds of dogs. Cats and dogs with small, stand-up ears are less likely to deal with ear infections, but it can happen. As someone with a cocker spaniel mix, I know all about the pains of dealing with long, floppy ears and the chronic ear problems that come with them. The good news is that there are a number of inexpensive ways of [...]