Capstar Flea Oral Treatment for Dogs, over 25 lbs, 12 Tablets

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About This Item

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  • Won’t rub or wash off, so it won’t leave dangerous pesticide on your pet.
  • Works fast to kill fleas and give your furbaby the relief she needs.
  • Handy small tablet for easy feeding.
  • Use when pets are likely to be exposed to fleas, such as in dog parks, at shows, or other areas.
  • 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.

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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.

Capstar (nitenpyram) Flea Treatment

Fleas act fast—in just 24 to 48 hours, fleas can start laying eggs and quickly become a nightmare. Capstar begins killing fleas in just 30 minutes with a single dose. Watch them fall fast with Capstar and stop an infestation dead in its tracks.

No Rx Needed

Capstar is available over the counter, making it easy and convenient to provide fast relief for your pet whenever you need it. Capstar can be used daily, as needed, to help treat and control an existing flea infestation.

Fast-Acting & Convenient Tablet

A single dose of Capstar starts killing adult fleas within 30 minutes. Just one tablet kills over 90% of fleas within 4 hours for dogs and 6 hours for cats. It’s easy to use, too— just place it directly in your pet’s mouth or hide it in food.

Facing an Active Flea Infestation?

Follow these 3 steps:

  1. Treat your pet with Capstar as often as once a day.
  2. Treat your home with cleaning and indoor environmental treatments.
  3. Treat your yard with flea and tick spray for outdoor use.

About Capstar

Get back to normal with Capstar (nitenpyram) and make flea treatment as simple and stress-free as possible. Explore the whole range of flea treatment products from Capstar, available in various sizes for both dogs and cats.

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Questions & Answers

23 Customer Questions


Why does this say "Capstar Flea & Tick Oral Treatment" when it doesn't work for ticks?

Answer by JoniADec 10, 2022
I don t see anywhere that it says flea AND tick treatment. I see only flea treatment. Again, comprehension,...

what is the correct dosage for a 60ound dog

Answer by veronicalinhartJun 30, 2025
It tells you on the box. But I bought these for my dog and they do NOT work at all.

Can I give my dogs a bath after giving them this medicine

Answer by ChewyNov 05, 2018
You can give your dog a bath while using these tablets.

if my dog is over 125lbs can I give him two of these?

Answer by ChewySep 10, 2019
This treatment is indicated for the treatment of flea infestations on dogs, weighing 25.1-125 pounds. If your dog is over 125 pounds, reach out to your veterinarian for dosage amount.

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Ease of Use

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Effectiveness

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Ingredients

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Long-Term Benefits

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1155 Customer Reviews



Always consult a veterinarian about your pet’s health needs. Customer reviews should not be used as medical advice.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Julia on Dec 18, 2025

Works quickly

I think it's great that there is a product to help combat an infested flea problem. Took a friend's dog to the vet for itching and it was because of fleas. They

I think it's great that there is a product to help combat an infested flea problem. Took a friend's dog to the vet for itching and it was because of fleas. They gave a Capstar and started new flea treatment on their Pomeranian and home. It helped a lot!


Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Ben on Dec 12, 2025

Does not work

Fleas came back in less than a week, spent hours bathing him in flea medicated shampoo and washing all beds, even flea bombed the house twice, still has them on

Fleas came back in less than a week, spent hours bathing him in flea medicated shampoo and washing all beds, even flea bombed the house twice, still has them on him. Looking for alternatives to greasy, oily topicals that don't absorb and stink


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Cheryl on Dec 9, 2025

Capstar is essential!

Often when rescuing a shelter dog, that dog can be infested with fleas. Capstar works within a few short hours to kill the fleas on the dog. I recommend keeping

Often when rescuing a shelter dog, that dog can be infested with fleas. Capstar works within a few short hours to kill the fleas on the dog. I recommend keeping Capstar on hand for rescue dogs, as well as your own pets!


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Deborah on Oct 30, 2025

Works quickly

Capstar is one of the “safe” medications I can give Maisie when I find a flea on her. It allows me to kill the fleas on her instantly, and then when I treat her

Capstar is one of the “safe” medications I can give Maisie when I find a flea on her. It allows me to kill the fleas on her instantly, and then when I treat her with a topical, she has four weeks protection. Because of her seizure diagnosis she cannot take any of the other oral meds. Capstar is the only safe one.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Courtney on Nov 7, 2025

Works

Clearly chewy has the legitimate capstar because I’ve tried this 3 other times from another store and it never did a thing. I paired this with on guard topical and

Clearly chewy has the legitimate capstar because I’ve tried this 3 other times from another store and it never did a thing. I paired this with on guard topical and it’s been a game changer so far.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Maria on Jan 19, 2026

Great product in a hurry

The comfort it brings to a pupp that is miserable because of nasty little critters

The comfort it brings to a pupp that is miserable because of nasty little critters


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By LJTD on Sep 22, 2025

Goodbye fleas

For a quick knock down of fleas this product works. Within an hour it kills any flea that bites your animal. Remember the flea still has to bite, so your pet will

For a quick knock down of fleas this product works. Within an hour it kills any flea that bites your animal. Remember the flea still has to bite, so your pet will still itch. I find this product helpful after a beach day for my dog. Oh and it’s a fraction of what my veterinarian charges. No prescription needed too.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Rhea on Aug 30, 2025

Works fast

Ended up with a flea problem first time EVER with my 3 dogs. This was recommended by Chewy staff in chat where I was explaining my situation. This works exactly

Ended up with a flea problem first time EVER with my 3 dogs. This was recommended by Chewy staff in chat where I was explaining my situation. This works exactly as advertised. It works fast!. However, you cannot just administer this - you have to wash all bedding, treat yard and bathe the animals. Flea cycle is not easy to eradicate and you cannot skip steps. Capstar every few days after initial deep clean of everything - including yard was the cherry on top.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By A on Nov 17, 2025

Great back up to topicals

Stout still has the itchy scratchies even after topical applications. Capstar rids him of fleas and provides relief for both of us in just hours.

Stout still has the itchy scratchies even after topical applications. Capstar rids him of fleas and provides relief for both of us in just hours.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Terry on Sep 5, 2025

Good for cats and dogs!

I like that I don't need a prescription for this flea medication. It works! Sometimes (as suggested in the directions) you have to treat again for re-infestations

I like that I don't need a prescription for this flea medication. It works! Sometimes (as suggested in the directions) you have to treat again for re-infestations. But, I only had to give a total of 2 pills per animal. The first day and another a couple days later. The fewer chemicals in their bodies, the healthier I believe they will be.