Stronghold is a highly effective, spot-on flea treatment for dogs. It kills the existing adult fleas, eliminates flea eggs and larvae for 3 weeks. The active ingredient Selamectin in the product also kills young heartworms, Dirofilaria immitis and thus prevents occurrence of heartworm disease. Moreover, this monthly product acts as a strong anthelmintic which treats intestinal roundworm infections caused by Toxocara Canis. Stronghold is also used to kill ear mites, removes biting lice infestations and is an effective remedy for Sarcoptic mange in dogs.
Stronghold is a broad-spectrum treatment for fleas, heartworms, roundworms, ear mites and biting lice. Selamectin, the active ingredient in the product distributes itself evenly throughout the skin of the animal and seeps inside to enter the blood stream and intestines. It then kills the roundworms in the intestinal tract and destroys the circulating microfilaria in the circulatory system of the animal. The product also redistributes itself on the skin to attack the existing fleas and their immature forms.
Selamectin causes hyperactivity in the nervous system of the parasite which eventually leads to death of the fleas. The results can be seen within 24 hours of the administration of the product.
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