How Capstar Flea Medication Works

If you’re trying to deal with a severe flea problem chances are you’re familar with the topical flea products such as Frontline Plus, Advantage, and Revolution. One product that many pet owners have never heard of before is Capstar. Capstar flea control is not a topical medication but instead is given to your pet in pill form. Therefore, the active ingredient doesn’t remain on your pet’s skin and kill the fleas on contact. Instead, the flea must bite your pet in order for it to work. This probably isn’t a big concern unless your pet suffers from flea allergy dermatitis. Flea allergy dermatitis is an allergic skin reaction that occurs when a flea bites your pet. Not all pets have this allergy, but if your pet does you probably want to stay away from systemic flea control products like Capstar, Program, Sentinel, and Revolution. Even though Revolution is a topical product, it doesn’t stay on the surface of the skin but is eventually absorbed by the body. Capstar is very effective at killing adult fleas but only remains in your pet’s system for 24 hours. It kills fleas by interferring with their central nervous system.