Exelpet Capstar For Cats and Dogs

Beware! Adverse reaction – I bought this for my 9 year old cat, who's just about 6.5 kg. Shortly after giving him the pill, he became very agitated and kept scratching his skin for hours. The next day, he was acting extremely weird - hiding in unusual places, poor coordination, extremely lethargic and would meow terribly like he was in pain. I had to take him to the vet and they took a blood test which will be analysed for toxins and diseases! It's past midnight now, and he's still lethargic and meows like he's in agony from time to time. I'm extremely worried as he's not acting like himself at all. It seems this is a fairly common issue, judging from the other reviews on this product. For the safery of your pet, please don't buy this dangerous product!

Fast Knockdown of Fleas – I have used this product many times on the cat and dog when flea control has not been kept up regularly. Best used 24 hours before applying another product like, say Advantix. I hide it in treats like fresh mince or cheese and feed the dog and cat near each other so the perceived competition for food makes them eat the treats faster. This means they don't keep it in their mouth long enough to taste it and spit it out. I cut the tablets into halves or quarters so they are easily hidden inside the morsels fed.

The fleas die very quickly after feeding on the animal. I love it. Better than a flea wash. Then AFTER 24 hours (when their body has cleared itself of the Capstar chemical) the longer term product can be used. Don't used both at the same time or the animal can become sick as it is too much for their system. Capstar is not a product I'd used all the time but it is very effective at giving an almost instant kill for infestations. Fast, easy and reliable effect for infestations. Maybe the flavour which is why it is cut up and hidden in treats or favourite foods. A bit expensive but worth it. I'd be very wary of using it regularly.

FLEA PRODUCTS POISEN YOUR PETS – Death seizures vomiting lethargic do not use any flea product they ate highly toxic and will poisen your pet Do your research hundreds of pets have died Theres a reason why some products have been discontinued Extrrmely toxic My dog nearly died Show details

Rubbish – Have now used excelpet flea knockdown and the capstar monthly treatment on both dogs. No impact on the fleas despite spending $50 per dog. False advertising. Show details

Capstar does work if you know how to use it – Those people who have given Capstar a bad review have no idea about flea ecology—that doesn't mean that this product doesn't work, but people thinking it will stop fleas re-infesting the pets are simply ignorant. Capstar is not a residual (long-action) treatment. It a knockdown treatment that works only for about 48 hours - and it does work,… Read more

fast (about 30 minutes starts killing fleas) and completely. But put those pets back in the same environment and the fleas will just jump on them again after 2 days the capstar won't be working anymore (unless you give it evey day and it's too expensive to use in that manner).

For ongoing control - use one of the many products that give a month long control, and keep using them for at least 6-9 months. Then, if fleas can't come in from roaming or visiting animals or on your pets if you take them somewhere else, you can stop using them.

I have no fleas on my property due to using the monthly products for 9 months to eradicate fleas (cats must be treated too, though we have the occasional feral but doesn't seem to cause a problem). However, I have new dogs or visitors' dogs coming in occasionally and sometimes my dogs go somewhere where they might pick up fleas.

CAPSTAR is the ideal product for an introduction/quarantine treatment.

Ideally I give the dog a tablet at least a few hours before getting to my place - all fleas on the dog will be dead before arriving (alternatively treat on arrival and chain/pen up someplace away from your yard for a few hours (e.g. at a neighbours who has no pets, or out under a tree somewhere away from your yard). Then if it's a dog I really know has fleas it will also ideally get a bath if it's not cold weather (just soap and water) and get a flea powder treatment on arrival in case there are flea eggs on the coat. Then I give one more Capstar 24 hours after the first one just to be sure. That's it. I have over 20 dogs and despite incoming dogs I have had no fleas here since I eradicated them 13 years ago when moved to this property. I am also a registered vet (but don't work in vet practice). I also successfully did same on 2 other properties I previously lived on that had fleas there from previous owners dogs when we arrived.

Question is do you want to waste money on a product to kill a flea? – I purchased from woolworths, exelpet flea tablets for around $30 for six tablets, as my little princess had become itchy from a flea. When I was at the store I asked the store person how long the tablets lasted for once administered to my dog and they responded, we don't know as there is nothing on the packaging or on any instructions. They… Read more

responded after I purchased the tablets, that they would ask the sales rep. The next time they saw him?????!!

So when I arrived home I gave the tablet to my dog and the next morning she had stopped scratching, here's me thinking "wow it worked", how ever the following day we went to the leash free dog park and guess what, she started scratching again and hasn't stopped since. I believe the answer is, don't waste your money on a product that doesn't display details and buy on that does, I believe the reason it doesn't state a "effective time" is because it is so small and you blink you will miss it?

Excellent for a prompt eradication of fleas short term & as an adjunct to longer term treatments – No good flea treatment seems to work in one dose for any feline with a severe flea infestation, like a stray, or cat who finds a flea infested spot on his wanderings and is a magnet for them and mites prone to dermatitis from scratching or unrecognised established infestation of a very furry greasy coated main coon prior to clipping his fur. I… Read more

have found Capstar an effective, more economical, adjunct to a single lasting flea drop treatments or program injection. The speed it has in killing fleas untill the other treatment would work are stopping the dermatitis prone cat causing damage to the skin-needing vet treatments if enough damage- while the drops take their time to work.

No cat I've used it on has had any adverse reaction. A vet used it on a depleted stray I had just prior to undergoing lengthy surgery so it's overall looking safe.Still cats, just like humans can have a small number who are potentially capable of having an adverse reaction to a medication that may be fine for most of their population. If your cat happens to be one of them, reacted poorly to it, then don't use it again.For cats who can take Capstar, it can also be hidden ground up in a bit of mince for cats who are difficult to give pills to. That can avoid a cats hysterics on tasting something unusual if pill administration isn't fast enough.If you have a cat that goes nuts on tasting any chemical substance try putting it in food so you can identify a true adverse reaction rather than having the issue confused by taste hysteria. Despite mostly correct attempts in avoiding fleas there are times of the year fleas abound outdoors, Advocate drops can fail after 3 weeks on fleas, so my flea & mite cat magnet on a single days outside play can return infested. These days I keep some always on hand. Totally reliable regarding its claims, inexpensive the 6 dose pkt from supermarkets, easy to administer.

Worked very fast and brutal to fleas – I gave my 5-year-old cat a tablet and decided after 10 min just to check on internet the signs to look for that it was working. After reading a few very negative reviews my cat started to display the same negative sympyoms. Like a switch he began running and jumping over everything and meowing. I tried to calm him down, i noticed a strong smell on… Read more

his breath and he was panting, eyes became dull and fleas all over him coming up to the service

I picked him up and out side i brushed him, though he was not happy my brushing him, he normally loves it, his behaviour started to calm down after a hour and he was back to normal 2 hours after pill and flea freee

Gets the job done – After using this product on my cat which was a simple process she seemed to have improved. I did not notice any side effects aside from using it on her.

It's not a flea preventative people – It does the job it kills fleas doesn't prevent them some people seem to be confused by that It's not going to prevent fleas it kills the current fleas until you can get proper flea prevention tablet My cats used it they were fine the fleas died it did the job till I could get my revolution

Would NOT recommend – Gave my cat capstar and 45 mins later she was convulsing, vomiting and running around like she was going crazy. After 2 hrs she calmed down but was quite weak and lethargic. Not worth the distress for your pet. Definitely don't recommend this product. Show details

Bad reaction – I would never recommend this product or buy again. My cat had a bad reaction, was running around, crying in fear and pain, heart pounding and panting. Contacted the manufacturer and they completely dismissed my concerns. Show details

Warning - do mot use this product – WARNING - I have tried this product twice one year apart. Each time, my cat started crying, running around and panting. The first time I thought it was the fleas biting her as they were dying. Tonight I caught her whilst she was panting and running around and IMG her heart was beating So heavily I am now worried she is going to have a heart… Read more

attack. I have settled her down and her heart seems to have settled only a little. I believe this product is dangerous to animals. How they can say it’s ok for kittens when my cat is five and reacting like this is ridiculous. I am throwing my unused tablets out and will never purchase this item again. I am hoping my cat will be ok tonight. I think she was happier with her fleas.

The worst I've ever used – Does not work at all my cat has more fleas then it ever has didn't even kill any, will never use again. I promote advocate flea and worm control works amazing only brought this one to give it a try and was extremely disappointing. Trying to get my money back but no such luck.

DO NOT GIVE THIS TO YOUR PETS – How is this stuff still on the shelf its needs ro be taken down so many pets are dying, does this not concern the makers ? Something needs to be done about this and stores need to stop selling this, i gave this to my 4 year old cat and is noe dead because it caused him to get sick and weak. Not happy at all.!!! DO NOT GIVE THIS TO YOUR PETS !!!

Nearly killed my cat – I bought this for my cat. She’s around 12 years old. I gave her one tablet, she stopped eating and drink, a few hours later threw up three times. She frothed at the mouth. She had a seizure. Started walking strangely and started crying out in fear and pain. The vet did not pick up on the poisoning at first so she endured another day’s worth of… Read more

poisoning from that same dose that I did not repeat after the initial one where the impact on her mobility and her pupils were very dilated and the seizures continued.

She has survived but may have brain damage. I will get it pulled from the shelves. I went through an absolute nightmare seeing her close to death. She still can’t walk properly

Working long tern – This product is only effective for a few hours after your pet takes the tablet. You must give another tablet no more than two weeks after the previous tablet for it to be effective in the long term.

Brilliant product for cats and dogs! – Starts working within 5 - 10 minutes. I've used it for MANY years now (17 or 18?) on cats AND dogs! FAST knockdown - yes, the animal WILL go crazy itchy, for a short time, but this is as fleas are biting as they are dying (I believe); must use another topical treatment though for CONTINUAL flea control. - This is JUSt designed to kill the ones… Read more

that are ONBOARD! Vets use it prior to operations.

* Hint; cost wise; I buy large dog size and cut into 1/4 for our cats - theoretically a slightly higher dose if you are exact, but never any side effects.

Excellent – Does exactly what it is supposed to do when used correctly. It is not designed to kill larvae or eggs nor does it prevent reinfestation. It simply kills all the adult fleas currently on the animal and it starts to work within 30 minutes. It induces hyperactivity in the fleas causing the animal to scratch and/or lick but this settles down within an hour or so as the fleas start to die and drop off.

Good Job! – Wow!. Worked very well…the dogs got a little itchy and began to run around. I just brushed their coats and dead and dying fleas began to fall off. Good Job.

Waste Of Money!!! – What an absolute waste of my money. Not impressed at all. DOESN'T WORK!!! Please don't waste your money on buying this product!!! I will not be recommending it.

Worked Quickly – This product worked super fast. Within 20 minutes the two cats had fleas coming to the surface of their fur and dying. Yes, they did get really itchy at the same time but that is a side effect. Two hours later they have settled down, stopped scratching and they do not have one flea left.

waste of money – Bought the flea tablet for small dogs and cats. Dog still scratching think it has actually helped fleas hatch. Worse than before treatment covered in tiny fleas. Not impressed will never use or recommend exelpet for any of my 9 pets.

Great as long as you flea bomb the environment the dog lives in as well – This isn't too bad a product cost wise and it does work however it only worked in conjunction with flea bombing the whole house and gave a second dose within a couple of weeks. it does seem to kill the fleas though just not for long.

This product dose NOT WORK – This product dosnt work at all I have two cats and they both still have fleas didn't do a thing I'm descusted I spent the last of my pay on this and it hasn't worked I have to wait a week to get something else exelpet you should be ashamed of your selfs

Fantastic results for last 3 years – I have 3 boarder collies all long hair have been using capstar tablets for 3 years mainly for fleas. Seams to also help with ticks. Must admit we do give the tablets every fortnight.

Worked well – I used capstar for first time on 7yr old ragdoll cat as I had missed flea preventative treatment so she ended up with some fleas from the courtyard. Adult fleas were gone within 24 hours and she didn't have any adverse reaction. For those reading reviews, take note capstar is NOT a flea preventative treatment, it is only to kill current adult… Read more

fleas, you will still need to give your pet pet flea preventative treatment, capstar is really only for when you've missed or forgotten to give the regular preventative treatment.

Ineffective Caused Distress – Dog was sick for 48 hours recovered well no apparent effect. Infestation increased over 7 days after administration of Drug. Will not consider reuse of the product.

Poison 4 sure – We used this product on our 10-week-old Maltese it caused her to have a seizer. She had to go to the after hours vet and was lucky to survive. I would not recommend any body to use it at all. It may be more expensive but it is crap. Avoid it!!!

May as well have flushed my money down the toilet – I purchased the Exelpet Capstar pack for medium/large dogs after using spot on and advantage products for many years. I thought they were marginally cheaper and may be more cost effective. Was I wrong! After the first day I thought it was great as the fleas had disappeared. By day 3 they were ALL back and the problem was only resolved by reverting… Read more

to the tried and true products I have used in the past. I would never again buy any exelpet product as it was a TOTAL waste of money. I am very disappointed in this brand considering the fleas were gone for about 24 hours! Never again!!!

Love it – my vet said its ok animal welfare league said its rubbish i think they want money from public i used it on a kitten and an old cat and they were fine hard to give