Veterinary Medicine - October 2007 - (Page S9)

SUMMIT VetPharm ECTOPARASITOLOGY SYMPOSIUM SELECTED TICK CONTROL PRODUCTS Chemical Name Amitraz Trade Name Preventic® Tick Collar For Dogs Target Spectrum* Dosage and Host Regimen Dog RS, DV, AA, IS 1 collar/dog Formulation Other Information 9.0% collar For use on dogs 12 weeks and older. Do not use on cats. Kills ticks for three months. Fipronil Frontline® Top Spot Frontline® Plus Dog and CF, RS, DV, cat AA, IS CF, RS, DV, AA, IS Apply to skin monthly based on weight; use appropriate size for weight range 9.7% fipronil Good residual activity. Rapid killing. Combination of fipronil and methoprene 9.8% fipronil (Frontline® Plus) provides 11.8% fipronil, activity against adult and 8.8% (S)immature fleas. Frontline methoprene spray contains 0.29% fipronil. Some formulations also have control or aid in control claims for chewing lice and SS. Good residual activity and rapid killing for fleas. Permethrin has repellent and antifeeding properties. It is more stable than prototype pyrethrins. For use on dogs 7 weeks and older. Do not use this formulation on cats. Good residual activity and rapid killing for fleas. Amitraz helps prevent ticks from attaching and feeding. For use in dogs and puppies 8 weeks and older. Do not use this formulation on any animals other than dogs. Also effective against precardiac D. immitis in dogs, and precardiac D. immitis, T. cati, and A. tubaeforme incats. Approved for use in dogs 6 weeks and older and cats 8 weeks and older. Good residual activity. Features a unique patented applicator and Bloodhound Technology™. Imidaclopridpermethrin K9 Dog Advantix™ CF, RS, DV, Apply to skin monthly AA, IS, Mos. based on weight; use appropriate size for weight range 8.8% imidacloprid 44.0% permethrin Metaflumizone- ProMeris™ amitraz for Dogs Dog CF, RS, DV, AA, IS Apply to skin monthly based on weight; use appropriate size for weight range 14.34% metaflumizone 14.34% amitraz Selamectin Revolution® Dog CF, OC, SS, DV CF, OC 6 mg/kg applied to skin every 30 days based on weight Cat 6% or 12% spot-on; tubes contain 15, 30, 45, 60, 120 or 240 mg of selamectin Dinotefuranpermethrinpyriproxifen Vectra 3D® Dog CF, RS, DV, IS, AM, CU, OT, AE Apply to skin monthly 4.95% based on weight dinotefuran, 36.08% permethrin, 0.44% pyriproxifen *CF=Ctenocephalides felis, OC=Otodectes cynotis, RS=Rhipicephalus sanguineus, DV=Dermacentor variabilis, AA=Amblyomma americanum, IS=Ixodes scapularis, SS=Sarcoptes scabiei, Mos.=Mosquitoes, CU=Culex spp, OT=Ochlerotatus spp., AE=Aedes spp. Information provided by Dr. Byron L. Blagburn. 9 http://www.summitvetpharm.com

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Veterinary Medicine - October 2007 Contents Leading Off The Veterinary Medicine Interview: Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald Toxicology Brief Idea Exchange Animal Sheltering in the United States: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow The Euthanasia Problem Offer Basic Behavior Counseling for Every Pet at Every Visit Promote and Perform Early Spaying and Neutering Assist Owners in Selecting the Best Pets for their Lifestyles Champion Animal Welfare in Your Community CE Form Product Review Advertiser Index Marketplace/Classifieds Mind Over Miller

Veterinary Medicine - October 2007

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