Capstar flea tablets for cats are an ultimate solution to treat sudden outbreaks of flea infestation. Its fast-acting formula works within hours to eradicate fleas completely. Capstar starts working within 30 minutes and kills all fleas within 24 hours. When followed by long-term topical treatment, Capstar protects felines from harmful flea infection and other flea induced diseases.
How does it work?
A product by Norvatis, Capstar for cats is an excellent oral treatment for killing fleas. This one time treatment kills fleas and protects felines from harmful flea carried diseases. An excellent neurotoxin, Nitenpyram in capstar kills pests by freezing their reflex actions in neural passages. The affected fleas die instantly due to damaged nervous system.
This short-term flea treatment is highly effective when pets have heavy flea infestation but has to be followed by long-term treatment to protect cats from re-infestation. Intended for cats weighing minimum 2 pounds or 4 weeks old, Capstar is a rapid active flea management treatment.
Key Benefits
A quick remedy for heavy flea infestation
Capstar kills 98- 100% adult fleas on cat’s body
The quick action of killing parasites starts working just within 30 minutes of administration
It kills all fleas within 24 hours
Easy to administer oral treatment with no fuss of topical application
One time go treatment without need to remember monthly dosages
Directions
It is important to weigh your cat before administering Capstar.
Do not administer to cats less than 2 pounds.
One tablet is standard for cats weighing 2 to 25 lbs.
Place the tablet directly in your cat’s mouth or hide it in your cat food.
When mixing with food, check that your pet finishes the entire meal to ensure full dosage.
Give one tablet on a daily basis. Within few hours of administration, fleas will be killed.
Capstar can be administered to 4 weeks and older kittens and cats.
Weight of the cat
Dose
1 – 11 Kg
1 tablet Capstar 11.4 mg
Safety
Keep it away from direct sunlight in a dry place.
Do not store above 25°C
Keep the product out of reach of pets and kids.
It is safe to use on pregnant and lactating queens.
Contraindications
Do not administer to kittens less than four weeks of age.
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Target species
Cats
Mode of administration
Oral
Active Ingredients
Nitenpyram
Brand Name
Capstar
Product Information
Description
Key Benefits
Directions
Safety
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Description
Selehold Spot on Solution for Cats
Selehold is a monthly topical treatment for cats that offers extended protection against internal and external parasites like fleas and ear mites. Due to the common ingredient Selamectin with the same composition, Selehold is a generic alternative to Revolution. It is an economic substitute for Revolution.
It acts as an ovicidal for fleas for three weeks and also kills tick larvae, it prevents flea and tick infestation. The topical solution treats infection from internal parasites like roundworms, hookworms. One application provides one-month of prevention from heartworm infection and treats biting lice, ear mites.
Selehold can be given to cats above 6 week of age and it is safe for pregnant and lactating cats. Treatment should be applied once every month for extended protection.
How it works
Selamectin is the active ingredient of Selehold that attacks the nerve cells of parasite causing neuromuscular paralysis and muscular contraction that eventually causes its termination. Selamectin works against both internal and surface parasite infection
Once the spot on treatment is applied on the cat’s skin; it gets absorbed and travels through bloodstream, intestines. Selamectin in bloodstream will prevent infection from heartworm and disrupt internal worms like intestinal hookworms and roundworms.
Ingredient
Selamectin
Key Benefits
Broad-spectrum spot on treatment
Suitable for 6 week and older cats
It treats biting lice infestation in cats
Heartworm prevention for a month
Effective in killing ear-mites
It is safe for pregnant and lactating cats
It kills flea eggs and prevents flea re-infestation
Treats adult roundworms
Treats intestinal hookworms in cats
Directions
Selehold is a spot-on treatment that is applied on the cat’s skin preferably between head and shoulder blade.
It is only for dogs and cats above 6 weeks.
Dosage
Cat size
Pack Color
Weight
Dose Volume
Selamectin Content
6 Months and older
Pink
≤5.5lbs (2.5kg)
0.25ml
15mg
6 Months and older
Blue
5.6-16.5lbs (2.6 - 7.5kg)
0.75ml
45mg
Pick treatment pack as per the weight of your cat
Remove the application out of the pack
Par your cat's fur on a spot midline to head and shoulder blade
Empty the entire content on that spot
Wash your hand and dispose the used applicator immediately used after use
Safety
Do not apply if the fur of cat is wet
Do not apply on the ear canal for ear mite treatment
Selamectin is safe to use for heartworm infection
Apply only the dose recommended for your pet's weight
Highly flammable product, keep it out of heated sources
Dispose the used applicator immediately after use
Avoid sleeping with your pet on the day of application
Till the product is completely dry avoid direct contact with your pet
Veterinary treatment should only applied on skin and not on the fur
Do not allow your pet to enter water surface for 48 hours after treatment, to avoid adverse effect on aquatic organisms.
Contraindications
It is not efficient for animal under six week of age.
The treatment is not suitable for concomitant disease
Do not apply to animal in case they are allergic or hypersensitivity to the active substance