CAPACTION (nitenpyram) Oral Flea Treatment for Dogs, Fast Acting Tablets Start Killing Fleas in 30 Minutes, Dogs 2-25 lbs, 6 Doses

Works pretty well

I have two small dogs, under 20 lbs each. Suddenly, about a month ago, we had a massive flea invasion! I tried the drops- fail. I tried flea powder - HUGE help, but- they hate the smell so then refused to lay on their bedding and did not want to get it on them. But it worked. And the flea shampoo I bought, and will be reviewing next, is AMAZING. Absolute flea massacre! But they come back. To defeat fleas, you need a multi prong approach. I will be treating the yard as well. But this folks- THIS is the Holy Grail. I gave them each one yesterday evening. By the first hour, I saw fleas fall off and not be able to escape when I finished them off. Wonderfully satisfying to my psycho flea murdering soul! Insert maniacal laughter here.

I have mixed feelings about this. As far as it being comparable to the namebrand and cheaper, I would say it is. But with one cat and two very different sized dogs, all I can say is that it seems to depend on the animal and the dosage. I buy the one for large dogs because I have a 70 pounder, and after trying it a few months and researching it quite a bit I just use a pill slicer for my 16lb dog and my 9lb cat. It’s really it’s silly to buy all three different sizes when they’re all the same, but now I can customize the dose. I realized this after I had to buy a third specific one for my cat that was more expensive, then to just find out they’re exactly the same as the ones for the small dogs. My small dog was the one that didn’t seem to really respond to his dose and then I found out that it’s not that big of a deal and if you forget whether you gave him one or not, you can give him another one so dosage doesn’t seem to be that big of an issue. Anyway, all in all it is a helpful tool. In the midst of all you have to do to get rid of fleas. I just don’t spend the money on buying three separate sizes.

For reference, I have a 4lb yorkie and 8kb silky. It’s now mid January and we’ve been battling fleas since the fall. Every time we visit our family at the lake (in a heavily wooded area) they seem to get them again. Its been such a struggle! Topicals just aren’t working anymore. I’ve tried them all, combing with a lice comb several times a day, and baths twice a week, laundry yah-di-yah… ya’ll know the struggle. Im always so afraid to try any flea treatments because there are always reviews of pets having negative reactions. I would be so heartbroken if I was the cause of anything bad happening to my babies. So with this, I skimmed the reviews and had to take a leap of faith. I paid the extra 2.99 to have it delivered same day, that’s how over the fleas I am. I received the package yesterday afternoon, crushed the pills into pieces of leftover shaved steak, folded over. Of course they got plain bites before and after, because, of course ;) around evening I started the combing routine, again, expecting to find the usual couple I do after topical treatment but the only flea I found was dead! This is only maybe an hour or two after feeding them the medicine. I did not expect this to work! They haven’t scratched at all since and the pups are perfectly fine. I was so worried they would get sick or have a reaction, especially being so small. I have to be super careful. I’m grateful for this product and I know my pups are even if they can’t verbalize, they show through their actions and their ability to finally get restful sleep. Idk if they will get immune to this as it seems has happened with all other brand that worked in the past. But for now, I appreciate that they get this relief. The following evening I noticed them scratching again and did another combing. Found more fleas, not a lot and these were smaller so I’m pretty sure some eggs hatched or something, new batch but the medicine didn’t prevent them. I gave a 2nd dose and was doing well. Decided to save the 3rd and final dose of the pack (between two dogs) until 2days away, the weekend where we would be headed back to my moms. I gave them the final dose before leaving my house, as a hopeful preventative and in case any were on them I wouldn’t take fleas to her. They were at her house for the weekend while we went around visiting other family members. When I went to pick them back up Sunday, they needed a flea bath as soon as we got back home. Still not a lot of fleas but definitely didn’t prevent them from picking up more in her yard. Overall, I think these are probably great to be given as soon as soon as fleas are first noticed to possibly stop an infestation or perhaps after a weekly bath to break the flea cycle. They do phage their place and I’ll keep some handy in my flea killing arsenal. But solo I don’t think these are enough on their own. Hope this review helps others decide what’s right for them. The flea battle continues…

My vet requires all dogs and cats who are boarded overnight get 1 on check in day and 1 on check out day. They said it kills the active fleas but if you have an infestation may take several doses over a period of time to get the eggs that haven't hatched yet. At first they may become a little more itchy as the fleas start dying. But goes to work killing fleas in 30 minutes and supposed to kill all active adult fleas on them within 4 hours. It gives them so much relief. I do use a flea prevention treatment for my dog but missed a dose and that's when we he got them and brought them in and spread it to my kitties. I still need to treat the pets bedding, and places they like to lay. A flea outbreak can really get out of hand. Was so glad that this time I knew what to do jumped on amazon and ordered a pack of the 6 for my dog and pack of 6 for my cats.