Product Details
Johnson's Four Fleas Tablets for Dogs and Puppies
The Johnson's 4Fleas Tablets are a fast acting oral treatment designed for the rapid elimination of adult fleas on dogs and puppies. This highly effective solution is suitable for puppies over four weeks of age (weighing at least one kilogram), adult dogs, and is even safe for use on pregnant and lactating female dogs. The active ingredient is Nitenpyram, the same as that found in the veterinary medicine Capstar. Effects on adult fleas begin within just fifteen minutes of administration, reaching ninety five percent to one hundred percent efficacy within six hours, and achieving complete efficacy within twenty four hours.
- Key Features and Specifications
This product is a Fast Acting Oral Flea Treatment. The active ingredient is Nitenpyram. It is suitable for Puppies over four weeks (minimum one kilogram), adult dogs, and pregnant or lactating females. It shows Effects within fifteen minutes. It achieves Complete efficacy within twenty four hours. Dosing is tailored by weight: Small Dog (eleven point four milligrams Nitenpyram) for one kilogram to eleven kilograms; Large Dog (fifty seven milligrams Nitenpyram) for eleven point one kilograms to fifty seven kilograms.
- How to Use:
For Dosing, Select the appropriate tablet size based on your dog's weight. For Administration, Give one tablet either directly into your pet's food or mix it with a small portion of their favorite food and serve immediately. For Frequency, Administer a tablet on any day when live adult fleas are observed. Repeat on any subsequent day as necessary, but do not give more than one treatment per day.
- Advantages and Disadvantages
A major advantage is the incredibly fast action (effects in fifteen minutes), which rapidly eliminates adult fleas and is safe for use on pregnant and lactating dogs. The dosing is simple and weight based. A minor drawback is that the tablets only kill adult fleas and do not provide residual control or kill eggs/larvae in the environment, requiring a comprehensive approach (worming, spot-ons, household sprays) for complete flea control. Users must strictly never exceed one treatment per day.
- Cautions
Only use on dogs and puppies over four weeks of age and weighing at least one kilogram. Do not give more than one treatment per day. Always treat all other pets in the household for external parasites. If the dog has fleas, it is important to treat them with a suitable wormer (fleas are common carriers of Tapeworm eggs). Keep out of reach of children and pets.
- FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q1: How quickly do Johnson's 4Fleas Tablets start working? A: Effects on adult fleas on your pet's coat will begin within fifteen minutes of the tablet being given.
Q2: How effective are these tablets? A: Within six hours of administration, ninety five percent to one hundred percent efficacy will be observed, and complete efficacy is achieved within twenty four hours.
Q3: What active ingredient is in Johnson's 4Fleas Tablets? A: The active ingredient is Nitenpyram.
Q4: What dog sizes are these tablets suitable for? A: Small Dog tablets (eleven point four milligrams Nitenpyram) are suitable for dogs weighing one kilogram to eleven kilograms. Large Dog tablets (fifty seven milligrams Nitenpyram) are suitable for dogs weighing eleven point one kilograms to fifty seven kilograms.
Q5: How do I give the tablet to my dog? A: You can give one tablet directly into your pet's food or mix it with a small portion of your pet's favourite food and serve.
Q6: How often should I administer the tablets? A: Administer a tablet on any day when live adult fleas are observed and repeat on any subsequent day as necessary, but do not give more than one tablet per day.
Q7: Is treating my home and other pets important for flea control?
A: Yes, absolutely. Fleas spend most of their life cycle in the environment, not on your pet. Treating your home and all other pets is crucial to prevent reinfestation and achieve complete flea control.
Q8: If my dog has fleas, do I also need to worm them?
A: Yes, it's highly recommended. Fleas are common carriers of Tapeworm eggs, so if your pet has fleas, it's important to treat them with a suitable wormer to target intestinal worms.
