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Method of preventing the reinfestation of dogs and cats by fleas

US4973589A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 13, 1989
Grant dateNov 27, 1990
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Expiry dateFeb 13, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P33/00
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method of treating dogs and cats having topically disposed fleas. More particularly, the invention relates to such a method of treatment wherein the dog or cat is dosed with a larvicidally or ovicidally effective amount of flea growth inhibiting substance capable of reaching the flea via the hosts blood.

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