Capstar Flea Oral Treatment for Dogs, over 25 lbs
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Did your pal bring some extra critters home from the dog park, or after an adventure through the backyard? Don't worry—you can help your pet ditch the fleas with Capstar. These tablets offer swift relief from adult fleas and can be used whenever you find fleas on your cat or dog. Designed as a small tablet, Capstar won’t rub or wash off, which means it won't leave dangerous pesticide residue on your pet. It's commonly used by dermatologists to treat flea allergies, reducing the number of flea bites and keeping your pet itch-free and happy. Best of all, it's fast! Capstar starts killing fleas within 30 minutes of administration and keeps rapidly killing fleas for at least 24 hours. Help your dog get the relief she needs.
Key Benefits- Kills adult fleas and is indicated for the treatment of flea infestations on dogs, weighing 25.1-125 pounds and 4 weeks of age and older. For dogs, puppies, cats and kittens 2-25 pounds of body weight, use Capstar 11.4 mg tablets.
- Use when pets are likely to be exposed to fleas, such as in dog parks, at shows, or other areas.
- Safe to give as often as once daily if re-infestation occurs.
- Kills adult fleas on your dog within 4 hours of administration.
- Safe for pregnant or nursing dogs.
Always read, understand and follow label and use directions.
Important Information
Fleas rise to the top of your pet's coat as they die, so consider it a triumph if you start seeing more fleas at first, after treating your pet. If you’re still seeing fleas after application, it may be because your pet has picked up new fleas from the environment, which may include other pets, surfaces and outdoor areas. It may take up to 30 days to break the entire flea life cycle. Additionally, you should also treat sources of new fleas (i.e., carpet, yard, etc.) to ensure complete flea control.
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Item Number154854
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UsageTreatment
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BrandElanco
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LifestageAdult, Puppy
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Breed SizeMedium Breeds, Large Breeds
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Product FormChewable Tablet, Tablet
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Health ConditionFleas
A single dose of Capstar Tablets should kill the adult fleas on your pet. If your pet gets re-infested with fleas, you can safely give another dose as often as once per day. Please refer to the package insert for complete information.
Capstar is safe for use in dogs, puppies, cats and kittens 2 pounds of body weight or greater and 4 weeks of age and older. Weigh your pet prior to administration to ensure proper usage. It is also safe for use in pregnant or breeding dogs and cats. Kills fleas for up to 24 hours, this is not to be used as a monthly preventative.
Store at controlled room temperature, between 59 and 77 degrees F (15 - 25 degree C).
Where is this product sourced from?
We source all our products from manufacturer approved distributors or directly from the manufacturers. Chewy takes pride in ensuring that our furry friends’ wellbeing is always our top priority. We have worked hard to partner with all of the manufactures to deliver 100% authentic products
What is Capstar?
Capstar (nitenpyram) is a fast-acting flea treatment for dogs and cats that kills adult fleas before they can start an infestation. Capstar is an oral treatment that is convenient to deliver.
How long does it take for Capstar to begin working?
Capstar starts killing fleas within 30 minutes to give your pet quick relief. One oral tablet kills over 90% of fleas within 4 hours for dogs and 6 hours for cats.
How often can I administer Capstar to my pet?
A single dose of Capstar should kill the adult fleas on your pet. If your pet gets re-infested with fleas, you can safely give another dose as often as once a day.
What is the best way to administer Capstar?
Capstar is available as an oral flea tablet. Place the pill directly in your pet's mouth or hide it in food. If you hide it in food, watch closely to make sure your pet swallows the pill. If you are not sure that your pet swallowed the pill, it is safe to give a second pill.
Do I need a prescription to purchase Capstar?
No, Capstar is available online and at retail outlets without a prescription.
What type of parasites does Capstar kill?
Capstar kills adult fleas. Its active ingredient, nitenpyram, starts killing fleas in just 30 minutes.
How does Capstar work to treat flea infestations?
Female fleas can lay up to 50 eggs a day.1 If left untreated, a flea infestation can take months to eradicate. Capstar kills adult fleas before they can lay eggs. Capstar can be given as often as once daily, if needed, to treat a flea infestation as existing flea larvae emerge into adult fleas.
Can I use the same product on my dog and cat?
Capstar is now available in three packages: Capstar for Large Dogs, Capstar for Small Dogs and Capstar for Cats. You may administer Capstar for Small Dogs (11.4 mg) or Capstar for Cats (11.4 mg) to dogs, puppies, cats and kittens 4 weeks of age or older and between 2 and 25 pounds of body weight. Capstar tablets should be administered according to the dosing schedule on the label. Weigh your pet prior to administration to ensure proper dosing. Do not give Capstar for Large Dogs (57.0 mg) to cats, or dogs with less than 25 pounds of body weight.
Can I combine Capstar with another flea treatment?
If you are currently administering a monthly flea infestation preventive and your pet still gets fleas, you may administer Capstar treatments daily, as needed, for quick relief against a flea infestation. Capstar may also be used with flea shampoos, as well as heartworm preventives, antibiotics, vaccines and de-worming medications.
Can Capstar act as a preventive flea treatment?
Capstar can be used daily, as needed, for fast-acting relief from an existing flea infestation. A monthly flea infestation preventive is recommended for long-term treatment and prevention of flea infestations.
What is the shelf life for Capstar tablets?
Capstar tablet expiry is listed on the packaging. Always check the expiration date before giving Capstar to your pet.
Start Killing Fleas in Just 30 Minutes
When you have a flea infestation, you need to act fast! Capstar starts killing fleas within 30 minutes and is available without a prescription, so you don't have to wait. One tablet kills 90% of adult fleas in 4 hours for dogs and 6 hours for cats, offering quick relief for your pet.
Easy Oral Delivery
Capstar oral tablets go to work quickly to protect your pet from the inside out and start killing fleas in just 30 minutes! To give Capstar tablets, place the pill directly in your pet's mouth or hide it in food. If you hide the pill in food, watch closely to make sure your pet swallows the pill. If you are not sure that your pet swallowed the pill, it is safe to give a second pill.
Treat Every Cat & Dog in your Home
Capstar is available in two dose strengths for dogs and one dose strength for cats. Capstar is for dogs and cats 2 pounds or greater and 4 weeks of age and older. Each box of Capstar contains 6 fast-acting tablets, so you can treat all the pets in the household. Fleas can reproduce on untreated pets and allow infestations to persist. Stop your pet's flea infestation dead in its tracks with Capstar.
Quick relief with One Dose
Treatment of flea infestations in dogs and cats
Easy Oral Delivery
Recommended by veterinarians
No prescription needed
About Capstar
Capstar is a fast-acting, oral flea treatment for dogs and cats that kills adult fleas before they can start an infestation. One tablet kills over 90% of fleas within 4 hours for dogs and 6 hours for cats. Unlike topical treatments, Capstar works from the inside out-- there's no mess, no chance of rubbing off and no need to isolate your pet. Treat the pets in your home with the flea killer that starts working in just 30 minutes. Always read, understand and follow label and use directions.
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Best and most harmless stuff for my animals ever
By Jackie on Apr 7, 2021
I have been using Capstar for well over 6 years. Anytime I see the dogs scratching I give a Capstar and by the next day the scratching is over. I am also reminded at the time to give them their monthly flea killer Chewable after I give them their Capstar. They don't like to take Capstar of their own free will. One dog will take it if I wrap it in a small bit of American Cheese just to cover the small pill, the other dog refuses no matter what it is put in, so I put the pill between my thumb and forefinger and put down the back of her throat and quickly close her mouth it's such a small pill that its not hard to do. Cats are notorious for fleas and I don't give them a monthly pill so when I have been using Capstar for well over 6 years. Anytime I see the dogs scratching I give a Capstar and by the next day the scratching is over. I am also reminded at the time to give them their monthly flea killer Chewable after I give them their Capstar. They don't like to take Capstar of their own free will. One dog will take it if I wrap it in a small bit of American Cheese just to cover the small pill, the other dog refuses no matter what it is put in, so I put the pill between my thumb and forefinger and put down the back of her throat and quickly close her mouth it's such a small pill that its not hard to do. Cats are notorious for fleas and I don't give them a monthly pill so when I see the fleas they get their 1 pill dose of Capstar for cats wrapped in American cheese right before they have to eat their food so that they are hungry. I have never had a cat refuse it giving it to them in this way. The great thing about this pill is if it doesn't work in a day you can give it to them again the next day. I have only had to do that one time. All I can say is it works and I believe it is safe at least for my furbabies it is, I have never had a problem with it. … more
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capstar!!!!!!!!!
By amyc on Apr 19, 2021
I live in a era where’s their fleas everywhere. i use this product on my german shepherd and i love it it’s honestly such a life saver not only for me but for my dog. i’ve used this product almost a year and it those wonders. i would recommend
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Flea medication
By AmyG on Mar 30, 2021
The reason for my mediocre rating is that there isn't any information on the package or the insert to tell you how often you give the medicine. I had to search on line to find out that you dose whenever you see fleas on your dog. I was expecting this to be a once monthly pill, not a vague "whenever" pill.
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works as advertised
By pollchecker on Apr 5, 2021
This stuff works. Bit of advice: The larger the dog, the higher the probability you will have to treat them twice especially if the fleas are bad. Followed up with a good flea collar that kills the flea eggs, etc and treat their bedding and no more problems.
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damaged box
By momofcinco on Apr 7, 2021
I love this product and believe it does its job; however, my products box arrived damaged. I did not return it because the pills were secured and all 6 were present. I hope the next time I order, the box will be in better shape.
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Worked for our Shepherd!
By 2Shepherds on Feb 23, 2021 top500Contributor
We normally buy the Advantus chewables, but to save a little $ and not needing as many this time of year, I tried Capstar with our last order. It worked just as well, though I did have to cover it in some canned food for her to eat it, not being a chewable like the other. No side effects, and it does what it's supposed to. The other product is more cost effective, but nice to have a back up when needed.
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Finding Dead Fleas!
By Vince on Jan 30, 2021
I've been finding dead fleas within hours of giving the pill to my 30 lb dog. Many reviewers are claiming Capstar doesn't work because they still see fleas days later. REMEMBER: This product only effectively kills ADULTS for 24 hours. Also, a downside is that the flea must feed in order for it to work. Additionally, if there are eggs or larva on your dog, then on day 2 or 3 the larva will develop into adults, and YES you will see fleas. Re-dose the moment you see a flea. You must be diligent. Wash and sanitize the entire environment: carpets, rugs, dog beds, human bedding, blankets, throws, etc. Yes. it's exhausting!
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Capstar dog
By Caroline on Mar 14, 2021
Didn't work on my dogs..but it did on cats....it has always worked on cats...so tried on my four dogs....and we are not infested,. I love all other chewy items I have purchased in the past and you are super fast in delivery!
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Excellent at killing fleas!
By KathiH on Mar 20, 2021
Arrived quickly. This killed the infestation and now we are hoping the new flea meds from the vet in addition to their HW preventative (which does contain some flea preventative) will keep them at bay!!!
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I love it.
By Brandi12 on Feb 24, 2021
My blue heeler had severe Flea bite dermatitis. Capstar immediately targeted the problem and within 2 days she was already showing improvements. The fur that she had lost along her back has fully regrown and she has no more sores. She is happier, and so am I. Fully recommend.
