Which Flea & Tick Treatment is Right for Your Dog – Topical, Chewable or Collar?
When it comes to protecting dogs from pesky parasites such as fleas and ticks, a pet parent always wants to get the right treatment. Thankfully, plenty of flea and tick treatments are available in the market that are highly effective against the parasites. However, many pet parents are in quandary as they aren’t sure which treatment is right for their pet. Also, these treatments are available in different forms; topical, chewables, tablets, collars, and sprays. So, below you will find which treatments are useful for what kind of dogs.
Topical Treatments
Spot on treatments are very effective in providing full coverage and keeping the dog protected from parasites. These topical treatments are to be applied on the skin of the dog, in between the shoulder blades and thereafter it spreads to the other parts of the body. The solution is formulated in a way that it kills the parasites on touch and eliminates them. It is a powerful treatment which doesn’t even let the flea bite the dog. It is most recommended for dogs that make fuss while eating the tablets.
2. Frontline Plus for Dogs
3. Bravecto Spot On For Dogs
Advantage Multi (Advocate) for Dogs
$49.32
Frontline Plus for Dogs
$28.37
Bravecto Spot On For Dogs
$31.50
Chewable Tablets
Tablets and chewables are most common treatments among pet parents. These treatments are highly effective as it eliminates all the fleas and ticks from the dog’s body. The tablet gets into the system of the dog and starts working shortly, wiping off the flea and tick population. Most of these tablets are monthly treatments that have to be administered at same interval for best results. For dogs that are hyper active and can’t stand still at any point, these tablets can be easily administered to them. Most tablets and chewables can be administered with or without food. In fact, some chewables comes in flavored form thus are highly palatable to dogs!
2. Simparica Trio for Dogs
3. Comfortis for Dogs
NexGard Spectra for Dogs
$64.80
Simparica for Dogs
$67.42
Comfortis for Dogs
$67.42
Flea and Tick Collars
For long lasting effect, flea and tick collars are the best! These repellant collars are not only effective but they are also long lasting. For a dog that loves to be outside and hiking, getting a flea and tick collar can prove very effective. The collars are easy to put on, are adjustable with safety lock mechanism and prevent any kind of flea and tick infestation.
2. Kiltix Tick Collar
3. Scalibor Tick Collar
Seresto Flea & Tick Collar for Dogs
$48.99
Kiltix Tick Collar by Bay-O-Pet
$25.29
Scalibor Tick Collar for Dogs
$37.92
Above mentioned are the best flea and tick treatments for dogs. You can choose the one that is apt for your doggo! Remember, it’s vital to administer these treatments on a regular basis to keep your pooch in good health and protect him from annoying parasites!
David joined CanadaVetCare in 2013 as a product analyst and veterinary assistant. Being a passionate pet lover and keen animal health researcher, David had always found ways and solutions to help pet parents to improve their pets’ health. He is always happy to answer pet health-related queries and recommending pet parents for the right pet product for their furry companions.