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Treating Flea Bites & Flea Allergy Dermatitis

Did you know that fleas are one the most common causes of itchiness in dogs and cats1?!

When a flea bites an animal and feeds on its blood it injects saliva into the bloodstream - it is the flea saliva that can result in an allergic reaction and cause the pet to become intensely itchy. Some pets can develop a condition called flea allergy dermatitis (FAD). Dogs and cats with FAD are extremely sensitive to fleas and even a small number of flea bites can cause an intense and long-lasting reaction2.

The cornerstone of FAD treatment is to implement an effective flea treatment and prevention strategy to minimise the presence of fleas both on the pet and in the environment. One of the most important features of an effective flea treatment program is the ability to kill fleas as quickly as possible3. Did you know a product that works FAST is important because?
1)Dead fleas don't bite - this means that the quicker you can kill fleas the faster you stop them from biting.
2)Dead fleas don't lay eggs - fleas are prolific breeders and female fleas can lay up to 40 eggs per day4! By killing fleas quickly you can stop eggs being laid5 which ultimately means fewer fleas on your pet.

Comfortis starts to kill fleas in just 30 minutes and kills 100% of fleas in dogs and greater than 95% of fleas in cats within 4 hours of administration5,6. This rapid speed of kill means that Comfortis works brilliantly to control flea allergy dermatitis in dogs and cats and helps to treat and prevent flea infestations in the home environment.

3 reasons why you need Comfortis for your pet:


- Comfortis kills fleas FAST* for immediate relief


- It offers month long protection and control of flea infestations


- Available in a convenient beef-flavoured chewable tablet for dogs and cats

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Treating Flea Bites & Flea Allergy Dermatitis

1. Hill P.B. et al. The Veterinary Record. 2006; 158: 533 - 539.
2. Foil C.S. Flea Allergy: The Battle Continues. Annual Dermatology Conference. Louisiana State University. Dec 11, 2005.
3. Dryden M.W. Understanding Speed of Kill and Flea Adulticides. 2015 North American Veterinary Dermatology Forum.
4. Dryden M.W. Vet Parasitology. 1989; 34: 117 - 122.
5. Elanco study T9C060330, data on file.
6. Elanco study T9CUS100015, data on file.

* Spinosad starts to kill fleas in 30 minutes and is 100% effective in dogs within 4 hours - Elanco study T9C060330, data on file.

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