Capstar for dogs is an oral flea treatment tablet containing the active ingredient nitenpyram. It works very rapidly, starting to kill adult fleas within 30 minutes and killing 95-100% of fleas within six hours after administration. It is given orally, either directly into the dog's mouth or mixed with food, and is mess-free with no odor. Capstar is used to treat existing flea infestations and is safe for dogs 4 weeks or older and weighing at least 1 kg (about 2 pounds). It acts as a fast-acting flea eliminator but does not provide long-term prevention, so it is often used as an initial treatment during a flea infestation before starting an ongoing flea control program. Only one tablet is given per day, and repeated dosing can be done if fleas reappear. It is suitable for pregnant or nursing dogs as well. Dosage examples:
- Dogs up to 11 kg: 1 x 11 mg tablet
- Dogs over 11 kg: 1 x 57 mg tablet
- Dogs over 57 kg: 2 tablets
Capstar kills adult fleas present on the pet at the time of administration but does not protect against future flea infestations, so environmental treatment and ongoing flea prevention are recommended alongside it.
Key Points:
- Fast flea relief, starts working within 30 minutes.
- Kills adult fleas on dogs.
- Oral tablet, mess-free and easy to administer.
- Safe for puppies 4 weeks and older, dogs over 1 kg, and pregnant or nursing bitches.
- Does not prevent new flea infestations; other treatments are needed for ongoing control.
- Only one dose per day is safe; can be repeated as needed.
- Common temporary side effect: increased scratching during the first hour after administration due to dying fleas.
This makes Capstar an effective and rapid solution to relieve dogs from flea infestations.
