However, there are some users who have reported noticing adverse reactions in their furry friends. After taking the medication, some canines would vomit, scratch, seem lethargic, and stop eating and drinking. However, this is a temporary problem that is a result of the fleas dying. Key Features Of Capstar Flea Treatment For Dogs Each pill should be administered every two days until all the fleas are completely gone. A flea has a hatching life cycle of three days and therefore, it is important to continue using the pill until results are seen. To get rid of fleas in your home, you need to combine Capstar with other preventative measures. How To Administer Capstar Flea Treatment Unfortunately no medication is 100% safe, it is always possible for cats to react to a medication, and if you give enough doses to enough cats, eventually someone will have a bad reaction. Consequently, you will find horror stories online about every flea med, so it's hard to know what is safe! It's also hard to know for sure how a reaction is related to the medication... it's possible that your cats were reacting to the nitenpyram, but also possible that your cats' reaction had something to do with "Puppy Butts" generic formulation? There is no specific monitoring that needs to be done while your pet is taking this medication. Your veterinarian may monitor your pet to be sure that the medication is working. CAPSTAR Tablets should be administered according to the following schedule. Weigh your pet prior to administration to ensure proper dosage. Do not administer to pets under 2 pounds. Recommended Dosage Schedule Species

CAPSTAR Tablets kill adult fleas and are indicated for the treatment of flea infestations on dogs, puppies, cats and kittens 2 pounds of body weight or greater and 4 weeks of age and older.Treat all infested pets in the household. Fleas can reproduce on untreated pets and allow infestations to persist. I tried many products but the majority of them were ineffective. This left me feeling frustrated because even after spraying my dog and home, a new batch of fleas would blossom, this time with a vengeance. I would caution anyone before using CapStar or Nitenpyram on their cats. I cannot say for sure that the seizure was caused by the medication, since he has had one before, but I can say that the medication definitely had some kind of effect on all three cats, that appeared to be some kind of effect on their mental state. It is certainly not normal for a cat to stay in the exact same spot (that is not a normal "spot") for over two days.

At first, I wasn't all that concerned. I was assuming that they were likely just tired from having the reaction to the medication, and had probably stayed up all night dealing with the last of the fleas dying. By Saturday night, I was getting slightly concerned, and by Sunday, I was getting VERY concerned. But, because they were still eating, drinking, and using the litter box, I just kept thinking that it was some kind of extreme fatigue, or maybe disorientation from the medication itself. I did look up and found that Nitenpyram should be out of their system completely within 48 hours. Fleas begin to die approximately 30 minutes after dosing, and the effects will last up to 24-48 hours. If your pet has fleas, even after using Capstar, it’s important to give your home and any bedding your pet uses a thorough clean. Vacuum underneath and behind furniture, wash any bedding on a 60-degree cycle, as well as use a home treatment designed to kill fleas in the environment. The product works great and you begin to see results within four hours. However, it is not preventative and will only kill the fleas on your dog.If you are looking for a flea prevention and control medication that provides long-term protection for your dog, you may want to consider other options such as monthly flea preventatives. These medications are formulated to provide a sustained release of the active ingredients, keeping your dog protected against fleas for an extended period. However, it is not effective in killing flea eggs on the pet. This is why it is advisable to use it in combination with a dog flea shampoo to completely get rid of eggs. Ease Of Use