# Stronghold for Dogs | Spot-On Solution

> Stronghold for dogs is a monthly prescription flea treatment containing selamectin. It kills adult fleas, flea eggs and larvae, and prevents new infestations for a month. Part of the Stronghold range from Zoetis. Topical spot-onPOM-V itemOne pipette, once a month Treats ear mites and sarcoptic ma...

*Source: https://ashcroft4pets.co.uk/dog-medications/stronghold-for-dogs/*

**We can only dispatch this medicine once we’ve received and approved a valid veterinary prescription.**

## What is Stronghold for dogs?

Stronghold spot-on for dogs is a prescription-only (POM-V) treatment made by Zoetis. Its active ingredient, selamectin, is absorbed through the skin and spreads through the body. It disrupts parasites’ nerve signals, which paralyses or kills them.

### What does Stronghold for dogs treat?

- Fleas: kills adult fleas, flea eggs and larvae, and prevents new infestations for a month
- Ear mites
- Sarcoptic mange (scabies)
- Biting lice
- Roundworms (adult Toxocara canis)
- Heartworm: prevents heartworm disease, but isn’t effective against adult heartworms
- Flea allergy dermatitis: can be used as part of a treatment plan

Stronghold doesn’t cover ticks, tapeworms, hookworms or lungworm in dogs. Your vet may add a separate treatment for these from our [flea, tick and wormer range](https://ashcroft4pets.co.uk/flea-tick-wormer/).

### Stronghold vs Stronghold Plus

Same maker, same selamectin base. [Stronghold Plus for cats](https://ashcroft4pets.co.uk/shop-pet-supplies/stronghold-plus-for-cats/) adds sarolaner, which brings ticks onto the licence, but it’s for cats only. There’s no Stronghold Plus for dogs.

| | Stronghold | Stronghold Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Active ingredients | Selamectin | Selamectin + sarolaner |
| Species | Cats and dogs | Cats only |
| Ticks on the licence | No | Yes |
| Legal category | POM-V | POM-V |

For cat strengths and the full range, see our [Stronghold spot-on page](https://ashcroft4pets.co.uk/brand/stronghold/).

## Safety information

### For your dog

- Not for puppies under 6 weeks old.
- Apply to the skin only, never by mouth or injection, and only on a dry coat.
- Rare (1 to 10 in 10,000 dogs): temporary clumping of the hair where it was applied, sometimes with a little white powder. This usually clears within 24 hours.
- Very rare (under 1 in 10,000): nervous signs, including fits.
- Pregnant, lactating or breeding dogs: can be used.

### For people at home

- On treatment day, children shouldn’t handle the treated dog.
- Treated dogs shouldn’t sleep in the same bed as their owner on treatment day, and especially not in a child’s bed.
- Highly flammable. Keep the dog away from fires and flames for at least 30 minutes, or until the coat is dry.
- Don’t smoke, eat or drink while applying it.
- Wash your hands after use, and wash any spills off skin straight away with soap and water.
- Avoid direct contact with your dog until the application site is dry.

Full warnings are in the [Stronghold datasheet](https://www.noahcompendium.co.uk/?id=-485262). Contact your vet if you notice any reaction.

Legal category: POM-V

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