Q: How long does it take to kill all fleas after first application on an animal that has fleas? A: 24 hours to zero fleas counted Q: Does it kill ticks as well as fleas? A: No, there is no tick activity at all. This product is highly specific for fleas. Q: Activity against parasites other than fleas and ticks? A: Fleas only Q: How long does a single application last? A: one month Q: How soon after bathing can it be applied? A: As soon as the pet is dry Q: Does it wash off? A: Yes - this product will be washed off completely with a degreasing shampoo. It can withstand one bath between applications and swimming once a week between applications but no more Q: Flea killing active ingredient: A: Imidocloprid Q: How young can the pet be for application? A: Puppies - 7 weeks, kittens - 8 weeks Q: Approved for use in pregnant or nursing mother dogs/cats? A: not in this country but in other countries yes (U.S. EPA does not recognize testing done for other countries and testing in pregnancy/lactation has not been done in the U.S.) Q: Does the pet need a veterinarian office call in the last year to get the product? A: No, this is an insecticide, not a drug, but the manufacturer sells its product for resale only through veterinarians so that proper usage etc. can be explained. Q: Is the product safe for use on sick, elderly or debilitated patients? A: Product should be safe for such use provided the patient is receiving veterinary care. Otherwise, if the pet is inactive or hospitalized in a cage, the product may not spread around the body as rapidly as usual. |