Capstar for Dogs

• Weigh your dog and select the dosage pack closest to their weight.
• Administer the tablet by placing it directly in your dog's mouth. You can also hide it in the dog's food.
• When giving the treatment with food, watch your dog closely to ensure the whole dose is taken. If the complete dose is not taken, give a second dose.
• One dose of Capstar should kill the adult fleas on dogs. If your dog is infested again, you can give another dose, not exceeding one dose per day.

The table below shows the available packs of Capstar for Dogs based on the dog’s weight.

Capstar for Dogs Dosing Table:

For Dogs:

Capstar is not indicated for puppies under 4 weeks of age or less than 2 lbs of body weight. The treatment is considered safe for pregnant or nursing dogs when used as directed. It may be used together with heartworm preventives, dewormers, other flea products, antibiotics, vaccines, corticosteroids and shampoos.

For Humans:

This treatment is not indicated for use in humans. Keep it out of reach of children and uninformed people.

Are there Any Specific Storage Instructions for Capstar for Dogs?

Capstar tablets should be stored between 59° and 77°F (15°-25°C), at controlled room temperature.

What are the Key Benefits of Capstar for Dogs?

• Fast-acting: Begins killing adult fleas within 30 minutes, providing rapid relief.
• Highly effective: Eliminates more than 90% of adult fleas on dogs within four hours of administration.
• Convenient: Can be given directly or with the dog's food.
• Suit young dogs: Indicated for puppies from 4 weeks of age.
• Compatible: Can be used alongside long-term flea treatments.

What parasites does Capstar protect my dog from?

When administered as indicated, Capstar kills adult fleas on dogs before they can lay eggs. It also helps treat flea infestations on dogs and helps prevent flea allergy dermatitis by killing fleas.

How does Capstar flea treatment work?

Capstar tablets contain nitenpyram as the active ingredient. This active formula is absorbed into the dog's bloodstream after administration. It kills fleas by disrupting their nervous system.

How effective is Capstar?

These flea control tablets for dogs work fast. The treatment provides quick relief by beginning to kill adult fleas within 30 minutes after your dog ingests the tablet. According to studies referenced in the label, it provides more than 90% effectiveness against adult fleas within about four hours of administration.

Does Capstar prevent further flea infestations?

Capstar is designed to provide quick relief from fleas. It does not kill fleas after 24 hours of administration. To prevent further flea infestations, you should combine it with long-term flea preventives such as Frontline Plus, Advantage or NexGard.

Is it effective against all types of fleas?

Capstar oral tablet kills fleas before they can lay eggs. However, additional Capstar tablets may be required as existing flea larvae emerge into adult fleas.

Is this flea treatment suitable for all dogs?

Capstar for dogs is indicated for puppies and dogs from 4 weeks of age with at least 2 lbs of body weight.

Why do I still see fleas on my dog after giving Capstar?

After administration, Capstar kills the majority of fleas on dogs within 4 hours. However, 95% of the infestation within the home is in the immature stages of fleas. To combat these, you will need a long-term flea preventive that works against flea life stages. Additionally, it is also recommended to treat your home for fleas and wash beddings and vacuum furniture for effective flea control.

How often should I treat my dog with Capstar?

A single tablet kills adult fleas on dogs. However, you can give your dog another dose if your pet is infested again, but do not exceed one tablet per day.