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- How does Scratchex® Dog Stripe-On® Flea and Tick Control for Dogs differ from other flea and tick control products?
Scratchex® Dog Stripe-On® Flea and Tick Control contains both an insecticide (permethrin) to kill and repel adult fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes, AND a long lasting insect growth regulator (Nylar® ) to prevent flea eggs and larvae from developing into biting adults. It has activity against BOTH adult fleas and flea eggs, as well as ticks and mosquitoes, all in an easy to apply, spot-on dispenser.
- How does permethrin work?
Permethrin is a synthetic relative of natural pyrethrins; however, it is much more stable on your pet and more active on insects. Both permethrin and natural pyrethrins work by disrupting the insect's nervous system. Products containing permethrin should NEVER be used on cats as they are sensitive to this compound.
- How does Nylar® work?
Nylar® mimics an insect hormone involved in egg hatching and maturation of the immature insect to the adult stage. When exposed to Nylar®, insect eggs fail to hatch and larvae fail to molt properly; therefore, they die before becoming biting adults. Nylar® does not kill adult insects.
- How does Scratchex® Dog Stripe-On® Flea and Tick Control break the flea life cycle?
Other spot-on products kill only one life stage. Scratchex® Dog Stripe-On® Flea and Tick Control kills flea eggs, larvae, and adults. Since the eggs are killed, fleas will not develop into biting adults and the life cycle is broken.
- How effective is Scratchex® Dog Stripe-On® Flea and Tick Control ? How long will it last?
Scratchex® Dog Stripe-On® Flea and Tick Control kills and repels fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes. Test results show that 92% of adult fleas are controlled within 24 hours of application, with control rising to nearly 100% within a few days. Scratchex® Dog Stripe-On® Flea and Tick Control kills and repels adult fleas, brown dog ticks, and American dog ticks for up to four weeks. It kills and repels deer ticks (carrier of Lyme disease) for up to four weeks. It prevents blood feeding by mosquitoes (vector of heartworm) for up to four weeks. It also kills flea eggs and larvae for up to 123 days!
- How is Scratchex® Dog Stripe-On® Flea and Tick Control applied?
Scratchex® Dog Stripe-On® Flea and Tick Control comes in convenient 1 and 3 month packaging. Holding tube with notched end pointing up and away from face and body, snap off narrow end of tube at notches. Invert tube over dog and use open end to part dog's hair, squeeze tube firmly to apply all of the solution to the dog's skin. For dogs 15 lbs. and under, apply one tube (1 mL) as a spot or stripe between the shoulder blades. For dogs between 15 and 33 lbs., one tube (1.5 mL) should be applied as a spot or stripe between the shoulder blades. For dogs 33 Ibs.and over, half of the 3 mL tube (1.5 mL) should be applied between the shoulder blades as a spot or stripe; apply the rest of the 3 mL tube's contents (1.5 mL) to the dog's back as a spot or stripe directly in front of the base of the tail. Or, apply the entire tube (3.0 mL) as a continuous stripe on the dog's back, starting between the shoulder blades and ending directly in front of the base of the tail. See complete directions for use on package.
- How is Scratchex® Dog Stripe-On® Flea and Tick Control distributed over the dog's body?
The ingredients in Scratchex® Dog Stripe-On® Flea and Tick Control dissolve into the natural oily layers of your dog's coat and skin. They move around your dog's coat by several processes including diffusion and capillary action, and transfer from hair to hair as your pet moves. Efficacy trials show that Scratchex® Dog Stripe-On® Flea and Tick Control spreads quickly enough through a dog's coat to produce 92% control of adult fleas within the first 24 hours following application.
- Is Scratchex® Dog Stripe-On® Flea and Tick Control a potential hazard to other pets?
Unlike dogs, cats tend to be sensitive to permethrin at the dosage level found in Scratchex® Dog Stripe-On® Flea and Tick Control . DO NOT USE SCRATCHEX® DOG STRIPE-ON® FLEA & TICK CONTROL ON CATS OR FERRETS or animals other than dogs. Cats which actively groom (lick) or engage in close physical contact with recently treated dogs may be at risk of toxic exposure. Nearly all dogs tolerate Scratchex® Dog Stripe-On® Flea and Tick Control well. But, as with any pesticide product, drug, or food, rare individual dogs may be sensitive to one or more of the ingredients. If your dog shows signs of irritation or sensitivity to the product (redness or itchiness at the application site), discontinue use and bathe the dog with a mild, non-insecticidal shampoo; seek veterinary advice.
- What about dogs with Heartworm?
Scratchex® Dog Stripe-On® Flea and Tick Control will not kill heartworms already infecting your dog. Scratchex® Dog Stripe-On® Flea and Tick Control protects against blood feeding by mosquitoes for up to four weeks. Dogs become infected with Heartworm when infected mosquitoes bite them and take a blood meal. So, using Scratchex® Dog Stripe-On® Flea and Tick Control every four weeks throughout mosquito season aids in preventing mosquitoes from infecting or reinfecting your dog with Heartworm.
- Can Scratchex® Dog Stripe-On® Flea and Tick Control be used at the same time as other flea control products?
Scratchex® Dog Stripe-On® Flea and Tick Control is not a cholinesterase inhibitor, so it is not expected to increase the toxicity of cholinesterase inhibiting pesticides. But, as with all on-animal insecticides, it is advisable to consult a veterinarian before using this product with any other pesticide or drug. Scratchex® Dog Stripe-On® Flea and Tick Control should be used as part of a program aimed at reducing flea populations in the dog's environment (bedding, carpets, kennel, yard). Consult your retailer for program recommendations.
- How can a few drops of Scratchex® Dog Stripe-On® Flea and Tick Control protect my dog from fleas?
Scratchex® Dog Stripe-On® Flea and Tick Control is a concentrated formula. It contains 50% active ingredients in a handy "spot on" application method, rather than nearly all water or other carriers as in dips and sprays. Scratchex® Dog Stripe-On® Flea and Tick Control ingredients move through the lipid (oily) coating of your dog's coat and skin surface to kill and repel fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes.
- What if my dog swims or gets wet in the rain?
The ingredients in Scratchex® Dog Stripe-On® Flea and Tick Control are not soluble in water, so rain and swimming have a minimal effect. Scratchex® Dog Stripe-On® Flea and Tick Control remains in the natural, water-repelling oily layer of your dog's coat and skin surface.
- Will shampooing my dog have any effect on Scratchex® Dog Stripe-On® Flea and Tick Control efficacy?
Soaps wash away part of the natural oils on your dog's coat and skin and will also remove some of Scratchex Stripe-On's active ingredients, thus reducing efficacy.
- Should my dog be clean before I apply Scratchex® Dog Stripe-On® Flea and Tick Control?
Bathing your dog is not required before applying Scratchex® Dog Stripe-On® Flea and Tick Control . However, because bathing removes some of Scratchex® Dog Stripe-On® Flea and Tick Control active ingredients, bathing your dog before treatment is preferable to bathing your dog soon after treatment.
- How often should I use Scratchex® Dog Stripe-On® Flea and Tick Control?
It is recommended that Scratchex Stripe-On be applied monthly. If you live in an area where ticks and mosquitoes may also potentially be biting your dog, Scratchex® Dog Stripe-On® Flea and Tick Control may be reapplied as often as once every three weeks for maximum protection, or after shampooing your dog.
- Can I use Scratchex® Dog Stripe-On® Flea and Tick Control year-round?
Yes, Scratchex® Dog Stripe-On® Flea and Tick Control may be used any time of the year that your dog needs protection from fleas, ticks, or mosquitoes. Applying Scratchex® Dog Stripe-On® Flea and Tick Control to your dog in late winter is an excellent way to prevent fleas from infesting your house in the spring.
- Will Scratchex® Dog Stripe-On® Flea and Tick Control take care of all my flea problems?
As with all flea and tick control products, Scratchex® Dog Stripe-On® Flea and Tick Control should be used as part of a program aimed at reducing flea populations in your dog's environment (bedding, carpets, kennel, yard). Consult your retailer for program recommendations or call Farnam at 602-285-1660 or visit www.farnampet.com.
- Can I use Scratchex® Dog Stripe-On® Flea and Tick Control on puppies?
Scratchex® Dog Stripe-On® Flea and Tick Control should only be used on puppies older than 12 weeks of age.
- Can I use Scratchex® Dog Stripe-On® Flea and Tick Control for Dogs on cats and kittens?
NO! Unlike dogs, cats do not tolerate high concentrations of permethrin. Do not treat cats or animals other than dogs with Scratchex® Dog Stripe-On® Flea and Tick Control for Dogs.
- Does sunlight affect the efficacy of Scratchex® Dog Stripe-On® Flea and Tick Control?
Unlike natural pyrethrins and some insect growth regulators, permethrin and Nylar® exhibit good photostability and are only minimally affected by sunlight.
- Can I use Scratchex® Dog Stripe-On® Flea and Tick Control instead of a flea collar or dipping my dog?
Yes. Scratchex® Dog Stripe-On® provides an easy to use alternative to collars and dipping.
®Nylar is registered trademark of McLaughlin Gormley King Company
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