ADVANCES IN TOPICAL AND SYSTEMIC THERAPY FOR FLEA CONTROL IN DOGS

Authors
GORTEL K
Citation
K. Gortel, ADVANCES IN TOPICAL AND SYSTEMIC THERAPY FOR FLEA CONTROL IN DOGS, Canine practice, 22(2-3), 1997, pp. 16-21
Citations number
17
Categorie Soggetti
Veterinary Sciences
Journal title
Canine practice → ACNP
ISSN journal
10576622
Volume
22
Issue
2-3
Year of publication
1997
Pages
16 - 21
Database
ISI
SICI code
1057-6622(1997)22:2-3<16:AITAST>2.0.ZU;2-7
Abstract
A number of choices for flea control are explored in this presentation of topical and systemic therapy in dogs. Flea biology is the key aspe ct of consideration in the development of an effective control system. Single agent versus combination therapy treatments are explored, with the conclusion that with the drugs which are currently available, suc cessful flea control is within reach.