Symptoms → Fleas
Scratching and fleas in the coat?
Start here.
Fleas spread fast between pets and through the home. Defender is a liquid flea treatment for dogs and cats.
What it looks like
- Scratching and bitingEspecially around the tail, belly and neck.
- Dark specks in the coatFlea dirt. It turns red on a damp paper towel.
- Fleas you can seeSmall, fast, brown insects near the skin.
- Red or irritated skinSometimes with thinning hair.
- Restless nightsCan't settle because of the itch.
Why it happens
- Other animalsFleas jump between pets, strays and wildlife.
- The yardShady, damp spots outside.
- Eggs in the homeEggs and larvae hide in carpets, bedding and furniture.
- Warm monthsFleas breed fastest when it is warm.
Contact us and we'll help you pick the right one and the right dose.
The fix
What it does, and how to use it.
- Fleas
- Dogs and cats
- Liquid
Defender
A liquid flea treatment for dogs and cats.
$39.99
Shop DefenderDosing syringe included · Made in the USA in an FDA-approved facility
- 1Weigh your pet
The dose is based on weight, so start with an up-to-date weight.
- 2Measure with the syringe
Shake the bottle well, then draw up the dose for that weight from the label chart.
- 3Give it by mouth or in food
Squirt it gently into the cheek, or mix it into a small amount of food.
- 4Finish the full course
Once a day for 3 days for most products, and 7 to 10 days for CARE.
Also helps
From owners who have been there
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Good questions
Does Defender treat ticks?
The Defender label covers fleas.
How do I give Defender?
Once a day for 7 days, then twice a week as needed, by mouth or in food. Dose by weight: 0.1 ml per lb (2.5 lb = 0.25 ml, up to 40 lb = 4 ml). Not for puppies or kittens under 4 weeks old.
Do I need to treat the house too?
Most fleas live in the home, not on the pet. Wash bedding and vacuum often while you treat.
Can fleas cause worms?
Yes. Pets that swallow fleas can get tapeworm. Prazi is made for tapeworm.
When should I call the vet?
If the skin is broken or infected, your pet is losing hair in patches, or a young puppy or kitten has a lot of fleas.
Other things owners deal with
All symptoms →-
Loose stool that keeps coming backDiarrhea, mucus, a bad smell, often in a whole litter
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Coccidia on a stool testWatery stool, often in young puppies and kittens
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Worms in the stool or a pot bellySpaghetti-like worms, a swollen belly, always hungry
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Rice-like bits in the stool or furSmall white segments near the tail or in bedding
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A new litter or a new rescueStarting puppies and kittens off right
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