{"product_id":"traitement-anti-puce-oral-pour-chiens-de-25-lbs-et","title":"Capstar - Oral Fast-Acting Flea Treatment for Large Dogs (25.1-125 lbs) - 6 Tablets","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background-color:#fff3cd; border-left:4px solid #ffc107; padding:14px; margin:1em 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ FOR LARGE DOGS ONLY (25 to 125 lbs)\u003c\/strong\u003e — This formulation contains 57 mg of nitenpyram, a dose \u003cstrong\u003e5 times stronger\u003c\/strong\u003e than the standard version. \u003cstrong\u003eNever give to cats, small dogs (under 25 lbs), or puppies under 4 weeks old\u003c\/strong\u003e — risk of overdose. For smaller animals, use the Capstar 11.4 mg version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color:#d1ecf1; border-left:4px solid #0c5460; padding:14px; margin:1em 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e💡 Capstar is an emergency treatment, not a monthly preventative.\u003c\/strong\u003e It works within 30 minutes to eliminate active fleas, but offers \u003cstrong\u003eno protection against future infestations\u003c\/strong\u003e. For continuous protection, combine it with a monthly topical treatment like Advantage II or K9 Advantix II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is this product for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge-format Capstar is a \u003cstrong\u003efast-acting oral\u003c\/strong\u003e flea treatment for \u003cstrong\u003edogs weighing 25 to 125 lbs (11.4 to 56.7 kg)\u003c\/strong\u003e, aged 4 weeks and older. It is particularly suitable in the following situations:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiscovery of an active infestation\u003c\/strong\u003e — you see fleas on your dog and want to eliminate them immediately\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdopted or rescued dog\u003c\/strong\u003e — to treat quickly before introducing them to your home\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReturn from daycare, boarding, or day camp\u003c\/strong\u003e — to avoid introducing fleas into your home\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDog park outing\u003c\/strong\u003e — eliminates fleas picked up on site before they reproduce\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDog show, salon, or competition\u003c\/strong\u003e — to limit the risk of infestation after the event\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBefore a road trip\u003c\/strong\u003e — to avoid infesting your vehicle\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInitial knock-down\u003c\/strong\u003e at the beginning of a monthly topical treatment program — accelerates the elimination of existing fleas\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDogs that do not tolerate topical products\u003c\/strong\u003e — oral alternative for sensitive skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUltra-fast action:\u003c\/strong\u003e kills adult fleas within \u003cstrong\u003e4 hours of administration\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConvenient oral format\u003c\/strong\u003e — no risk of licking between animals, no drying time, no residue on the coat\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafe for pregnant or lactating females\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan be administered daily\u003c\/strong\u003e safely in case of re-infestation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible with monthly topical treatments\u003c\/strong\u003e — does not replace, but complements\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for active dogs\u003c\/strong\u003e frequenting parks, trails, lakes, and cabins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eActive Ingredient\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNitenpyram 57 mg\u003c\/strong\u003e per tablet — a neuro-active insecticide that paralyzes and kills adult fleas by ingestion. When the flea bites your treated dog, it ingests the active ingredient and dies within a few hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMechanism of Action\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCapstar works \u003cstrong\u003efrom the inside out\u003c\/strong\u003e. Once administered orally, nitenpyram is rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream. When a flea bites your dog, it ingests the active ingredient and dies within a few hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike monthly topical treatments, Capstar has \u003cstrong\u003eno residual effect\u003c\/strong\u003e — it is eliminated from the body within 24-48 hours. This means it does not protect against fleas that arrive the next day. For continuous protection, it must be combined with a monthly topical treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDirections for Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdminister the tablet directly into your dog's mouth, OR hidden in a small amount of palatable food\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEnsure the dog swallows the entire tablet\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eYour dog will start scratching intensely 20 to 60 minutes after administration — this is \u003cstrong\u003enormal and expected\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is the fleas reacting to their death\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIf necessary, it can be repeated \u003cstrong\u003eonce a day\u003c\/strong\u003e until the infestation is resolved\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFor long-term protection, immediately start a monthly topical treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e⚠️ Important — why Capstar alone is not enough\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color:#fff3cd; border-left:4px solid #ffc107; padding:12px; margin:1em 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;\"\u003eTo understand why Capstar alone is not enough to eliminate a long-term infestation, you need to know \u003cstrong\u003ethe flea life cycle\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOnly \u003cstrong\u003e5% of the flea population\u003c\/strong\u003e in your environment is in adult form (on your dog)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eremaining 95%\u003c\/strong\u003e are eggs, larvae, and pupae hidden in carpets, floors, bedding, and furniture\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCapstar kills the 5% adults within a few hours, but \u003cstrong\u003ethe 95% will continue to hatch for several weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWithout monthly preventative treatment or environmental cleaning, the infestation will return\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended solution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Capstar + monthly topical treatment + washing all bedding in hot water + intensive vacuuming of the entire house (then discard the bag).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eChoosing the Right Capstar by Weight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 1em 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f4f4f4;\"\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd; text-align:left;\"\u003ePet Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd; text-align:left;\"\u003eRecommended Format\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2 to 25 lbs\u003c\/strong\u003e (0.9 to 11.3 kg)\u003cbr\u003eCats, kittens, small dogs, and puppies\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/traitement-anti-puce-oral-pour-petits-chiens-et-chats\"\u003eCapstar 11.4 mg for Small Dogs and Cats\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e25 to 125 lbs\u003c\/strong\u003e (11.4 to 56.7 kg)\u003cbr\u003eLarge dogs only\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis product (Capstar 57 mg)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Precautions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor dogs 25 lbs and over only\u003c\/strong\u003e, aged 4 weeks and older\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNever give to cats, kittens, small dogs, or puppies\u003c\/strong\u003e — risk of overdose\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSafe for pregnant or lactating females\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntense scratching after administration is normal\u003c\/strong\u003e — it is the fleas dying, not an allergic reaction\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConsult your veterinarian before use if your dog is sick, on medication, or has a medical condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIn case of unusual adverse reaction (vomiting, marked lethargy, prolonged loss of appetite), consult a veterinarian\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCapstar does not protect against \u003cstrong\u003eticks, lice, mosquitoes, or other parasites\u003c\/strong\u003e — only fleas\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eKeep out of reach of children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePackage Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6 fast-acting tablets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for 6 sporadic uses or for an intensive 6-day consecutive treatment in case of severe infestation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCombine with a Monthly Preventative Treatment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor optimal protection against fleas (and more), combine Capstar with a monthly topical treatment suitable for your dog:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/advantage-ii-protection-contre-les-puces-et-poux-pour-chiens-4-doses\"\u003eAdvantage II for Dogs (4 doses)\u003c\/a\u003e — monthly protection against fleas and lice\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/k9-advantix-ii-protection-contre-les-puces-et-les-tiques-4-doses\"\u003eK9 Advantix II for Dogs (4 doses)\u003c\/a\u003e — complete protection against fleas, ticks, mosquitoes, and lice (recommended in Quebec)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore at room temperature, in its original packaging. Keep out of reach of children and animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e The information provided on this page is for informational purposes only and does not replace the advice of a veterinarian. If the infestation persists or if your dog shows signs of illness, consult your veterinarian.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elanco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44722931597506,"sku":"D830-67517","price":59.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0466\/1777\/files\/capstar-traitement-anti-puce-oral-pour-chiens-de-25-lbs-et-40698349322434.png?v=1726554008","url":"https:\/\/sherbrookecanin.com\/en\/products\/flea-treatment-oral-for-dogs-of-25-lbs-and","provider":"Sherbrooke Canin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}