Redditch, Worcestershire -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/17/2011 -- Frontline Spot On flea treatment, which is readily available from online vet pharmacy is fast acting solution for flea problems in both cats and dogs – killing fleas in just 24 hours. Frontline Spot On is also long lasting – it kills fleas for up to five weeks in cats and two months in dogs – as well as being water resistant, so that your pet can be bathed and swim as usual.

Frontline Spot On flea treatment should be used regularly to kill any adult fleas that may already be on your pet. Cats will need to have the flea treatment applied every five weeks, whereas dogs will need to be treated every two months. It is important to remember that each cat or dog within your home will need to be treated, as each pet can act as a host for a flea infestation. In addition to this, it is important that the carpets and furnishings within your home are vacuumed and cleaned on a regular basis. You should also wash your pet’s bedding at above 60°C. This will help to reduce the amount of eggs, larvae and pupae within your home.

If you are faced with a severe flea infestation then flea treatments, such as Frontline Spot On, can still be used, but need to be applied in a slightly different manner. In order to bring the flea population under control, your pet should be treated using Frontline Spot On every four weeks for 12-16 weeks. Once again, each pet within the household will need to be treated and carpets, furnishings and bed bedding needs to be cleaned appropriately. Furthermore, during instances of severe flea infestation an environmental spray containing an Insect Growth Regulator will need to be used, in order to kill the developing eggs and larvae that are developing within the home environment. You should still allow treated pets to have continued access to flea infested areas, as existing fleas will then be able to jump onto your treated pet, where they will be killed as a result of contact with the Frontline Spot On.

Frontline also offers a free email or text treatment reminder service, so that you won’t forget to give your cat or dog the flea treatment when it is required, helping to prevent re-infestation.