The consistent rapid speed of kill means adult fleas are killed before they can lay eggs. As it has also has activity against both larval and egg stages it may be an aid in the control of existing flea infestations. The product also has immediate and persistent activity for 5 weeks against Ixodes ricinus and Ixodes hexagonus, the two most common species of ticks found on cats in Ireland*, and 4 weeks protection against Dermacentor reticulatus and Rhicephalus sanguineus.
Monthly application also treats ear mites, lice infestations, adult roundworms, adult hookworm and offers prevention against Dirofilaria immitis.
Stronghold® Plus Spot-on Solution is a POM medication and so can only be prescribed by your veterinary surgeon to animals under his/her care. Speak to your veterinary surgeon for further advice and information.
*Ogden NH, Cripps P, Davison CC, Owen G, Parry JM, Timms BJ, Forbes AB. The ixodid tick species attaching to domestic dogs and cats in Great Britain and Ireland. Med Vet Entomol. 2000;14:332–8.
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