Directions
Program Flea Killer comes in flavored tablets or a liquid suspension mixed in with your cat’s wet food; dosage is dependant on the weight of the animal. It is to be administered once monthly, preferably on the same day of every month, and can continue either year-round or for the duration of flea season. To ensure that the drug is fully absorbed, it should be given together with a meal. In multi-pet households, all of the animals must be treated in order for Program Flea Killer to be effective.
Recommendations
The active ingredient in Program Flea Killer, Lufenuron, presents a biological solution to a biological problem: it is an ‘insect development inhibitor’ (IDI) that works in the bloodstream and interrupts the life cycle of the flea to prevent the continuing reproduction of new generations.
Side Effects
Program flea killer can lead to an upset stomach, causing vomiting, diarrhea, and loss of appetite; it can also have an adverse effect on the skin, leading to pruritus (itchiness, urticaria (hives), and skin congestion (redness). Other side effects include depression and lethargy.