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US brand names:Activyl
Bioactivated by flea enzymes to its active metabolite, which blocks sodium channels causing paralysis and death. Flea-activated (low mammalian toxicity).
Dogs and cats. Monthly topical. Safe for puppies/kittens >8 weeks. May take 8 hours for full flea kill. Lower environmental flea burden important.
Species references:All Cat (Domestic) drugsAll Dog (Domestic) drugs
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