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Onguard Plus Flea & Tick Treatment for Cats & Kittens is a long-lasting topical treatment that kills fleas and ticks and helps control infestations of chewing lice. It works quickly to not only rid your cat of these pests, but keeps working to prevent them from coming back. This spot treatment is safe for kittens and cats that are at least eight weeks old and 1.5 to 22 pounds. Onguard Plus keeps new flea eggs from hatching and rids your pet of adult fleas that can cause flea allergy dermatitis for up to six weeks. When used as directed, this powerful formula keeps killing brown dog ticks, American dog ticks, lone star ticks and deer ticks that may carry Lyme disease for up to a month. Application is easy—just squeeze this spot treatment onto your cat’s skin between the shoulder blades with the easy-to-use, redesigned applicator. Onguard Plus is long-lasting and waterproof, so it still offers protection even after a bath or if your cat’s fur gets wet. Onguard Plus is manufactured in the U.S. with U.S. and imported components to bring you the top-quality product and top-notch flea and tick control that you expect for your pets.
Item Number | 222835 |
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Weight | 1.76 ounces |
Dimensions | 5.75 x 1.25 x 4.38 inches |
Usage | Treatment |
Kills or Treats | Fleas, Ticks, Chewing Lice, Flea Eggs, Flea Larvae |
Repels or Prevents | Fleas, Ticks, Chewing Lice, Flea Eggs, Flea Larvae |
Lifestage | Adult |
Product Form | Solution |
Health Condition | Fleas, Ticks |
(6) applicators each containing 0.017 fl oz (0.50 ml)
Do not use on dogs. Keep out of reach of children. Use only on cats weighing over 1.5 lbs. and 8 weeks or older. It is a violation of Federal Law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. Do not allow children to apply product. To prevent harm to you and your cat, read the entire label and package insert before each use. Follow all directions and precautionary statements carefully. Use on cats only. Do not use on dogs, rabbits or other animals. Onguard Plus is not manufactured by or distributed by Merial Limited. Frontline is a registered trademark of Merial Limited.
Fleas rise to the top of your cat's coat as they die, so consider it a triumph if you start seeing more fleas at first, after treating your pet.
Onguard Plus works to eliminate fleas in all life stages. If you’re still seeing fleas after application, it may be because your cat has picked up new fleas from the environment, which may include other pets, surfaces and outdoor areas. Don’t worry, Onguard Plus starts working immediately on any new fleas that get on your cat, eliminating them within 24 hours from contact. 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.
Active Ingredients: Fipronil 9.8%, (S)-Methoprene 11.8%.
To apply Onguard Plus Flea & Tick for Cats: Your cat needs to be dry at the time of application and remain dry for 24 hours after application. Part the hair on the neck at the base of the skull until the skin is visible.
Place the tip of the applicator on the skin and squeeze the applicator to apply the entire contents directly on the skin of your cat. Do not apply more than one applicator per treatment for one cat regardless of the cat's weight. Do not allow your cat to ingest this product, or get the product into their eyes. Proper placement of the product on your cat will minimize the opportunity for the cat to lick and ingest the product. Carefully avoid allowing the product to run off the side of the cat. Separate treated cat from all other cats and pets until product has dried.
Fleas: Kills newly emerged fleas before they lay eggs. Kills adult fleas which may cause flea allergy dermatitis.
Ticks: Kills ticks that may transmit Lyme disease. Kills tick nymphs and adults.
Lice: Rapidly controls infestations of chewing lice.
Frequency of Application Fleas: When used monthly, Onguard Plus Flea & Tick for Cats kills all stages of the flea life cycle and prevents reinfestation of fleas on your cat for up to six weeks after application. Although Onguard Plus Flea & Tick for Cats can control fleas for up to six weeks, if there is a high risk of re-infestation of fleas on your cat, or if the cat has fleas which may cause flea allergy dermatitis, apply Onguard Plus Flea & Tick for Cats once every 30 days.
Ticks: Onguard Plus Flea & Tick for Cats kills all stages of the tick life cycle (larvae, nymph, and adult) for at least 30 days. For best control of ticks, apply once every 30 days.
Chewing Lice: Onguard Plus Flea & Tick for Cats kills chewing lice for at least 30 days. For best control of chewing lice, apply once every 30 days.
Do not reapply Onguard Plus Flea & Tick for Cats for 30 days.
Seeing more fleas after applying the treatment is a sign the treatment is working. When fleas come in contact with Onguard Plus, they rise to the surface of the cat’s fur. These fleas will soon perish and the life cycle of the eggs and larva will be disrupted preventing more fleas from hatching. For best results allow the fleas to naturally fall from your cat’s fur naturally. Brushing and bathing with in the first 24 hours following application may reduce effectiveness.
No, the vial is a standard manufactured size and filled with the exact dosage your cat requires. The dosage for cats and kittens 8 weeks and older weighing over 1.5 lbs. is 0.017 fl. oz. This is a tiny amount in comparison to the size of the vial. See the picture tile in the item description illustrating the vial fill level.
Did you know 40 - 50 eggs are laid everyday by an adult female flea? Fleas and larva are found naturally in urban, suburban, and wooded areas, even the lushest lawn can harbor fleas. These pests are carried into the home on your cat, your clothing, skin, and shoes. Once indoors they can live in fabrics such as blankets, plush toys, pet bedding, upholstered furniture, carpets, and even your clothing. A holistic year-round preventative approach will reduce the likelihood of your cat contracting fleas. Using Onguard Plus once every 4 weeks protects your cat when they encounter brief exposure to these pests.
If you find you have fleas in the home and on your cat following these steps can help resolve the problem. Attentiveness in following these steps can rid fleas from residing in your home and on your cat, returning your living area to a flea free zone. With focused diligence, this may take as long as three months to achieve.
Yes, all cats and dogs in the household benefit from treatment, your indoor-outdoor cat and/or dog may bring in larva or fleas which will be attracted to your untreated indoor only cat or dog. Using Onguard Plus treatment once every 4 weeks on both indoor and outdoor cats and dogs will keep all your cats and dogs protected.
No, the active ingredient levels are specific to the species and animal weight. Always use Onguard Plus treatment formula for cats only on cats and Onguard Plus treatment formula for dogs only on dogs.
The active ingredient Fipronil can take as long as 48 hours after application to begin killing ticks.
Hold the tube with the notched end pointing up and away from you. Using scissors clip the narrow end at the notch along the indicator line. Part your cat’s fur between the shoulder blades. Place the tip of the applicator next to the skin and dispense the entire tube onto the skin between your pet’s shoulder blades. For best results wait 3 - 4 days after bathing to apply treatment. The application takes 24 hours for the treatment to fully dry and become waterproof. For best results wait to apply 3 - 4 days after bathing and after application it takes 24 hours for the treatment to fully dry and become waterproof. For a graphic representation please refer to the Chewy Pharmacy video in the product description. Always separate treated animals from other animals for 24 hours to prevent licking of the treatment by other pets. This product is for external use only.
Each application helps to stop biting fleas, flea eggs, larvae, and ticks for up to one month. Do not apply more often than once every 4 weeks.
Yes, Onguard Plus is waterproof. For best results, use a gentle grooming shampoo. There is no need to reapply Onguard Plus after bathing. Maintain application frequency to once every 4 weeks.
Onguard Plus can be applied to kittens over 8 weeks of age and over 1.5 pounds. When applying to multiple animals, always separate treated animals from each other and other animals for 24 hours after the treatment is applied. This is to prevent licking of the treatment by other pets. This product is for external use only.
This product has been approved for use in breeding, pregnant, and lactating cats. Always separate treated animals from other animals for 24 hours after the treatment is applied to prevent licking of the treatment by other pets and kittens. This product is for external use only.
When applying to multiple animals, always separate treated animals from each other and other animals for 24 hours after the treatment is applied. This is to prevent licking of the treatment by other pets. This product is for external use only.
Onguard Plus is a topical treatment containing two active ingredients Fipronil and (S)-Methoprene. When fleas and ticks come in contact with Fipronil it binds to the insect leading to its death. (S)-Methoprene acts like an insect hormone and disrupts egg-laying, egg-hatching, and development into an adult.
When applied once every 4 weeks, these active ingredients spread from the application site onto hair and skin where it enters the glands near the hair follicles and is then slowly released for 4 weeks. This dual action provides your pet one month of protection from incidental encounters with fleas and ticks.
Three days after applying Onguard, I noticed hair loss and irritated skin on one of my cats at the application site. I've never had an issue using other topical flea meds, like Revolution. I will absolutely not be purchasing this product again.
I bought 4 of the 6 ok of Onguard for cats cause I have 21 fur babies. Well unfortunately this product DID NOT hold up to what it says. All my cats still have fleas so I will be spending more money on a better product. Beware ~ product did not work ~ at all !!!
I bought this because my topical and flea collar still not working as well. I gave each of my 4 one of these pills and within 10 to 15 mins I could tell it was working...my cats were picking and scratching...then within an hour done.....I have not seen a flea and no picking or scratching...best thing I've used by far. Thank you chewy!!!!
Lots of choices. Always kept in the loop of deliveries. Good products. Having things delivered is so much easier than buying heavy items and getting it home. Especially for an older person (me).
I put this on my cats (and the dog formula on my dog) for two months and it was a waste of money and time. Unfortunate, because I trusted Chewy. Going to have to spend more for something that works.
You asked so I will tell you. I am trying to find a topical flea medicine that is reasonably priced that will work. I have tried Frontline Plus & it didnt work, so gave this a try, it isnt working either! I have 4 cats that I put topical flea medicine on & I need to find something that works besides Revolution ( which is the best but too expensive & need a prescription for.) Any other ones I should try? Thanks.
I used this on my pets for quite a few months and still fought with fleas. I just switched back to Frontline plus and within 24 hours my pets are soooo much less itchy. I feel guilty that they suffered with fleas for so long when I could have just spent the extra money for something that worked. Was hoping this would work considering that it’s more affordable. But you get what you pay for I suppose
We bought this stuff back in January and our cats have been on it ever since. It broke the flea cycle but you HAVE to take care of every part of your house. This stuff does it’s job on the cats but flea eggs still live in carpets and couches etc. I highly recommend this.
We have 3 cats, 2 longhair, one shorthair. The short-hair is the only one that had a reaction. He lost a circle of hair at the treatment site on the back of his neck. Neither of the other two had any reaction to it at all. Tossed the rest of the applications.
As far as I can tell it's working I've only put it on him about 10 days ago. I see no flee eggs