Treatments

Question 1

Activyl
Tickplus for dogs and puppies
Spot on… Basically how does it work?

Answer 1

Spreads through skins natural oils
Flea lands & takes up activyl w/out blood
Bioactivation- flea’s enzymes trigger active ingredient
Flea unable to feed, become paralyzed and dies

Fleas become disoriented & move in the coat which makes them visible, they’ll be gone soon

Question 2

How does activyl tick plus break the flea life cycle?

Answer 2

Stops egg & larvae from developing Flees

It’s important to prevent re-infestation

Question 3

Activyl on ticks

Answer 3

4 tick species
So they do not attach to dog
Kills fat for 4 weeks
Dogs & puppies 4# & 8w age & older

Fragrance free, okay after swimming
In larger dogs distribute 4 places from shoulder to base of tail

Question 4

TriHeart Plus
(Ivermectin/Pyrantel)
Offers treatment and control of….
Dog only

Answer 4

Heart worms

& Ascarids (round) & hookworms by reducing environmental contamination and risk of exposure.

Question 5

Pregnant or breast feeding dog on tri-Heart plus tablet?

Answer 5

Yes, ivermectin/Pyrantel have wide margin of safety for pregnant, breeding male or female & 6 wk olds (4.4#)

Question 6

Tri heart plus has been used w/

Answer 6

Flea collars, dips, shampoos, anthelminitics (deworming medication), antibiotics, vaccines, & steroid preparation problem

Question 7

Tri-heart plus

If the blister package not intact, has hole or peeled back

Answer 7

Do not use

The blister package designed to protect tablets from exposure to air & light

Question 8

Bravetecto (Fluralaner)

Answer 8

12 week flea & tick prevention (not for 6m puppy)
Kills fleas, prevents infestation, & kills ticks (American dog tick, black-legged tick, & brown dog ticks for 12 wk)
Kills lone star tick for 8 wks

Question 9

Bravecto adverse reactions

Answer 9

Vomiting, decreased appetite, diarrhea, lethargy, polydipsia, and flatulance
Not 12w effective for puppies less then 6m

Question 10

Bravecto safe for

Answer 10

Breeding, pregnant, & lactating dogs

Puppies at least 6m & 4.4. #

Question 11

Comfortis (spinosad) last

Answer 11

A month

Question 12

Comfortis (spinosad) ideal for

Answer 12

Children/multi pets at home
Dogs swim/ bath frequently 
Want to avoid mess
Skin or dermatological issues
Immediate flea relief

Question 13

Comfortis (spinosad) reverse reaction

Answer 13

Vomiting
Depression/lethargy
Decreased appetite
Incoordination 
Diarrhea, excessive salvation
Itching, Trembling & seizures

Question 14

Comfortis (spinosad) following concomitant extra-label use of ivermectin w/ Comfortis side effects

Answer 14

Trembling/twitching, salivation/drooling, seizures, incoordination, excessive dilation if pupils, blindness, & disorientation

Question 15

Comfortis (spinosad) use caution w/

Answer 15

Breeding dogs, & dogs w/ pre-existing epilepsy

Question 16

Comfortis (spinosad) convenients

Answer 16

Give w/ food for maximum effectiveness
For best treat every month for year
Treat all animals at home w/ approved product

Question 17

Tri-heart plus side effects

Answer 17

Digestive & neurological side effect

Question 18

Trifexis (Spinosad + milbemycin oxime) kills & treats…

Answer 18

Prevents Heartworm disease
Treats & controls intestinal parasite infection (round, whip, & hook)
Kills fleas & prevent infestation

Question 19

Trifexis (spinosad + milbemycin oxime) safe for

Answer 19

Safe for dogs 8wks up and 5# up

Question 20

Trifexis (spinosad + milbemycin oxime) good for

Answer 20

Fam w/ child & other pets
Avoid mess
Swim or bath frequent
Dermatological issues requiring topical therap

Question 21

Trifexis (spinosad +milbemycin oxime) convenient for

Answer 21

Dogs 8w up & 5# up
Admin w/ food
Administer at least 3 m after last exposure to mosquitos