Have you ever wondered what makes a flea medication “topical”? Well, topical is a medical term that means “applied directly to part of the body.” So when you use a topical flea treatment, you’re preventing fleas on your cat or dog by applying the medicine directly to their fur. All of the most popular brands, such as Advantage and Frontline, sell topical flea medication and it’s one of the most effective ways of keeping fleas off your pets.
Luckily a little goes a long way, so the regular use of topical flea medications is usually all it takes to keep your pet flea-free; letting you and your four-legged friends avoid the stress and hassle of a flea bath. By putting a little dab of medicine from the applicator on the back of your pet’s neck, you’ll be able to take care of all but the most severe cases of fleas. You’ll want to be sure to apply it to the back of the neck so they can’t reach the medicine with their tongue.
The dosage you’ll want to use varies based on the weight of your pet. Larger animals need more medication because, well, there’s more of them!
Once you’ve found the right dosage you’ll just need to decide how many applications you want to buy. It’s almost always cheaper to buy more applications (a pack of 12 instead of a pack of 3 for example). Not only do you get the discount from the manufacturer, but the retailers, especially online retailers, also give discounts on larger orders. For example, its common to receive 5% off when you buy $75 worth of products. Since pets should be treated for fleas year round, buying in bulk is definitely the way to go if you can afford it.