Topical applicators: Considered the most effective way to treat and prevent flea and tick problems in pets and animals this medication is usually applied monthly to a specific area of the animals skin, and generally after a few days the solution will withstand the occasion bath and swim. More expensive than other treatment methods but also the most effective at riding your pet of current flea and tick infestations and also eliminating offspring. This is by far the best way to treat you animals for current infestations, nothing else has been shown to work as well.

Oral flea and tick medications and treatments: Provided normally in pill form or other various orally ingested treatments they have been shown very effective as preventative treatment, and limited success in killing current flea and tick problems. Dosing is different depending on the brand, sometimes weekly, others monthly. Affordable and a great way at preventing problems.

Sprays: This is a very affordable and effective way to prevent, and treat flea and tick problems. It is harder to use because you must spray the entire animal which also makes the solution work faster than other methods that take longer to affect the entire body. For smaller animals this is ideal for as necessary treatment and much less expensive than other topical medications and pills.

Flea and tick collars: they are only effective as preventative, if you suspect you animal is already infected then it is to late for use of flea and tick collars. Many people also dislike the smell and oily feeling after petting a animal with a collar on. These are cheap and effective ways to prevent a infestation.

Shampoos: They are a inexpensive treatment that is great at killing fleas and ticks right away, and is a good idea to use before applying other long term treatments. Shampoos generally offer no kind of preventative, or long term treatment.

Home and yard treatments: Comes in sprays, powders, and other liquid cleansers. If you are looking to prevent, or eliminate a current flea and tick problem these are excellent ways to protect your family and animals from current and future problems.

What can fleas and ticks do to my pets and family?
First extreme discomfort and irritation, possibly inflamed and infected skin where infested. Fleas can carry tapeworm larva that you pets can ingest, as well carry several diseases like: Bartonella henselae (commonly known as cat scratch disease in humans), Lyme disease, Ehrlichiosis, and Rocky Mountain spotted fever in both you and your pet.

How can I avoid a flea and tick infestation?
Fleas and ticks unfortunately can be a year around threat in some areas, but more common in the spring and summer months in most areas. Indoor infestations are also common in the early months of fall and winter. Protecting your pets and your family comes down to preventive action, there are several great preventative treatments available today that have shown to be 100% effective in stopping flea and tick infestations from ever occurring, this should be your first step at prevention. Using todays preventive treatments, regular cleaning of your household, such as vacuuming carpets and furniture, and cleaning places where your pet sits or sleeps, as well washing their bedding, toys, and houses a few times a month, along with grooming your pets and animals frequently is the only way to keep fleas and ticks at bay.

What are symptoms of a flea or tick problem?
Scratching: Even a small amount of scratching could be symptoms of a problem.
Skin irritation: Redness, oozing, infection, and irritation can be signs of flea allergy dermatitis.
Black flea excrement: Using a flea comb to groom you pet may show small black dots of excrement that can dissolve into red or brown stains, then you know you have fleas.
Small bites: Checking yourself for small bites, mostly around your ankles, you may have flea bites!

I suspect a flea or tick infestation in my pet or residence what do I do?
It is important to start treatment right away with the medication that you decide is best for your pet, animal and residence. There are several ways to treat you pets and animals like: Flea and tick collars, topical medications, oral medications, shampoos, and house and yard treatments.

Flea and tick medications by animal

Adams
Bio guard
Bio Groom shampoo
Bio Spot
Capstar
Novation for dogs
Permectrin
Preventic for dogs
Proticall
Revolution
Sentinel
Siphotrol
Zodiac