FLEA, TICKS, & HEARTWORM… OH MY!

[Pages:2]FLEA, TICKS, & HEARTWORM... OH MY!

Revolution

Heartgard

Frontline

(Pfizer)

(Meriel)

(Meriel)

FDA Approved

Yes

Yes

EPA Approved Pesticide

Active Substances Safe around Pets &

Children

ONE Yes

Yes

Two

Two

Yes

Possibly

Possibly Eliminating

TWO of the Most

Common Reasons dogs visit a vet ?

Yes

Allergies & Skin

Issues

Application Route

Easy Topical Application

Oral

Topical

Waterproof

After 2 Hours

N/A

Application of one

topical product for

Flea/Tick/HW & General Intestinal

Yes

Parasite Prevention

Flea Control

Yes

No

American dog tick only

(makes no claim

Tick Control

regarding the other 3

No

common ticks found in

the US)

After 2 Days

Yes Kills all 4 major ticks including ones that may transmit Lyme

Disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted

Fever.

Heartworm Control

Yes

Yes

No

Need for Flea/Tick

Collar in "High Risk"

Yes

N/A

Yes

Areas

Other Claims

Treats earmites, sarcoptic mange. When used in cats, also treats hookworms and roundworms.

Average cost per year

Canine

< 5lbs 5.1 ? 10lbs 10.1 ? 20lbs 20.1 ? 40lbs 40.1 ? 85lbs 85.1 ? 130lbs

Revolution (Pfizer)

8.66/dose 8.95/dose 9.12/dose 9.70/dose

9.92/dose 13.20/dose

Heartgard (Meriel)

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