Stronghold is a prescription medicine prescribed for dogs and cats for broad spectrum protection against external and internal parasites including fleas, ear mites, intestinal roundworms, heartworms, biting lice, hookworm in cats and sarcoptic mange in dogs.
Dogs:
Up to 2.5 kg 1 tube of Stronghold 15 mg (Rose coloured top)
2.6 – 5.0 kg 1 tube of Stronghold 30 mg (Violet coloured top)
5.1 – 10.0 kg 1 tube of Stronghold 60 mg (Brown coloured top)
10.1 – 20.0 kg 1 tube of Stronghold 120 mg (Red coloured top)
20.1 – 40.0 kg 1 tube of Stronghold 240 mg (Green coloured top)
> 40.0 kg Appropriate combination of tubes
Cats:
Up to 2.5 kg 1 tube of Stronghold 15 mg (Rose coloured top)
2.6 – 7.5 kg 1 tube of Stronghold 45 mg (Blue coloured top)
> 7.5 kg Appropriate combination of tubes
Fleas (cats and dogs)
For the treatment and prevention of flea infestations in dogs and cats, Stronghold should be administered at monthly intervals throughout the flea season, starting one month before fleas become active.
For use as part of a treatment strategy for flea allergy dermatitis, Stronghold should be administered at monthly intervals.
Fleas (pregnant and lactating queens and bitches to prevent flea infestations in kittens and puppies)
Through a reduction in the flea population, monthly treatment of pregnant and lactating queens and bitches will aid prevention of infestations in the litter up to seven weeks of age.
Roundworm (cats and dogs older than six weeks of age)
For the treatment of adult roundworm infections in dogs and cats, a single dose of Stronghold should be administered.
Hookworm (cats older than six weeks of age)
For the treatment of adult hookworm infections in cats, a single dose of Stronghold should be administered.
Biting Lice (cats and dogs)
For the treatment of biting lice infestations in cats and dogs, a single dose of Stronghold should be administered.
Sarcoptic Mange (dogs)
For the complete elimination of sarcoptic mange mites in dogs, a single dose of Stronghold should be administered for two consecutive months.
Ear mites (cats)
For the treatment of ear mites in cats, a single dose of Stronghold should be administered.
Ear mites (dogs)
A single dose of Stronghold should be administered. Loose debris should be gently removed from the external ear canal at each treatment. A further veterinary examination 30 days after treatment is recommended as some animals may require a second treatment.
Heartworm (cats and dogs)
For the prevention of heartworm disease in dogs and cats, Stronghold may be administered year round or at least within one month of the animal’s first exposure to mosquitoes and monthly thereafter until the end of the mosquito season. The last dose should be given within one month of the last exposure to mosquitoes.

Prescription Required