Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Spinosad chewable tablets safely control fleas on dogs in 3 months
By Robertson-Plouch, Carol et al.·Published in Veterinary therapeutics : research in applied veterinary medicine·2008·Elanco Animal Health.·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Clinical field study of the safety and efficacy of spinosad chewable tablets for controlling fleas on dogs.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A group of 470 dogs with flea infestations were treated with either beef-flavored spinosad chewable tablets or selamectin, a topical flea treatment. After just 15 days, the dogs receiving spinosad had a 98.6% reduction in fleas, while those on selamectin had a 90.9% reduction. By 90 days, spinosad-treated dogs showed an impressive 99.9% decrease in fleas compared to their initial counts. This study found that spinosad was more effective than selamectin in controlling fleas on dogs, making it a great option for pet owners dealing with flea problems.
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Abstract
Preliminary studies showed spinosad to be rapidly effective and safe in controlling fleas on dogs. To validate these studies, a clinical trial was undertaken using 470 flea-infested client-owned dogs allocated to receive three monthly treatments with either beef-flavored chewable spinosad tablets (30-60 mg/kg) or selamectin applied according to label instructions. Flea counts 15 days after enrollment were reduced by 98.6% and 90.9% for spinosad- and selamectin-treated dogs, respectively; at 90 days, flea count reductions were 99.9% and 98.9%, respectively. Compared with baseline, all flea reductions were significant (P < .001) for both products and spinosad was significantly (P ≤ .0172) more effective than selamectin at each postenrollment flea count.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18415944/