It is extremely important to use the right product based on weight. Sergeant’s Gold Flea and Tick Squeeze-On for Dogs comes in four different dosages according to the weight and size of your dog: 9-20 pounds, 21-39 pounds, 40-60 pounds and 61 pounds and over.
Again, always use the proper dosage according to the weight and size of your dog. Do not attempt to adjust or self-dose your dog with any flea and tick medication.
It is very important to apply the proper dosage according to the weight and size of your dog. Do not attempt to adjust or self-dose your dog with any flea and tick medication.
The product is great for multiple reasons - for what it kills, the speed in which it starts to work and its duration of effectiveness. Here are the details:
-it kills adult fleas for up to one month
-it kills flea eggs and flea larvae for up to 3 months
-it kills ticks in as little as 3 hours and is effective for up to one month.
-it kills and repels mosquitoes
No, it is not recommended to use this product on rabbits or ferrets. Again, it is vitally important to use the product only as directed on the package. Each product is specially designed for a single species.
The active ingredients in the Gold product are gokliat and nylar. Gokliat is commonly known as the adulticide. Nylar is the Insect Growth Regulator in the formula, which prevents fleas from hatching and reinfesting the pet.
Separate the treated dog from all other dogs and cats for 24 hours after treatment has been applied. You want to avoid pets licking the product off of one another, as this is a pesticticide and not meant for consumption.
Sergeant’s Gold Squeeze-on for Dogs is designed to kill new fleas in one hour and new ticks in three hours. Sergeant’s Gold also kills flea eggs and flea larvae, controlling reinfestation for up to 9 weeks.
Sergeant’s Gold Squeeze-On for Dogs can be reapplied every four weeks. Because the product repels fleas, ticks and mosquitoes for up to four weeks, you should not have a problem with reinfestation.
Even though heartworm is transmitted to a dog through a bite from an infected mosquito, we would not recommend discontinuing use of heartworm medication unless instructed to do so by your veterinarian.
No. Sergeant’s Gold Flea and Tick Squeeze-On for Dogs is not formulated for use on dogs under 9 pounds. The product is specifically measured for a certain weight of a dog and you should use only the product that is labeled for your dog’s weight class.
No, it is not recommended to use this product on rabbits or ferrets. Again, it is vitally important to use the product only as directed on the package. Each product is specially designed for a single species.
To safely and effectively apply Sergeant’s Gold Flea and Tick Squeeze-on for Dogs:
-Be sure to read the label and package insert instructions before application.
-Remove tube from packaging.
-Hold the tube away from your face and body and cut the top of the tube at the notches to avoid getting it in your eyes. Invert the tube over your pet and use the open end to part the pet’s hair. Squeeze the entire contents from the tube firmly as you begin applying at the back of the neck ending at the midpoint between neck and tail.
-Make sure your pet cannot lick the product from the area of application.
-Separate all household pets for 24 hours after application to avoid ingestion or product transfer. To learn more, I suggest visiting www.lookatthelabel.com.
Yes. These statements are similar to those you find on packaging for human medications and treatments. Sergeant’s spent six years in development and research of Sergeant’s Gold to ensure it was safe for pets. The EPA regulates all pesticidal products, and mandates that each of the precautionary statements you are reading appear on the product. The statements are intended to inform the consumer of possible issues that can occur with the product and steps to take if they do occur. In almost all instances, you will not experience issues with the product if you are following the label instructions.
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