Compare - Frontline Plus to K9 Advantix

paranameorder_byFrontline PlusK9 Advantix
Kill Fleas501
Repels Fleas502
Kills Flea Eggs503
kills flea Larvae504
Kill Ticks505
Repels Ticks506
Effective against 4 ticks species507
Repels Mosquitoes508
Stop Fleas509Stops fleas within 12 hoursRemoves fleas within 24 hours
Effective Against Ticks510Ticks within 48 hoursRemoves ticks within 48 hours
Prevent Heartworm511
Other Parasites Information512Treats chewing lice and controls sarcoptic mange infestations.Treat biting lice, mosquitoes and repels biting flies.
Waterproof513
Dosage514MonthlyMonthly
Application515TopicalTopical
Taste516NA N/A
Effective When given with or without Food517NA N/A
Safe for pregnant or nursing Pets518
Active Ingredients519Fipronil, (S)-MethopreneImidacloprid, Permethrin
Usage520
Sizes Available521
  • for Small Dogs up to 22lbs (Orange)
  • for Medium Dogs 23-44 lbs (Blue)
  • for Large Dogs 45-88 lbs (Purple)
  • for Extra Large Dogs over 89 lbs (Red)
  • For Small Dogs/Pups 1-10 lbs (Green)
  • Medium Dogs 11-20 lbs(Aqua)
  • Large Dog 21-55 lbs (Red)
  • Ex-large Dog over 55 lbs(Blue)
Direction of Use522
  • Part the fur between the shoulder blades to make the skin visible.
  • Open the pipette squeeze out the entire content on the skin without touching the hair.
  • For large and extra large dogs, apply at 3 to 4 spots on the back starting from neck to the base of the tail.
  • 1. Part the fur between the shoulder blades.
  • 2. Squeeze out the entire content of the applicator at the spot.
  • 3. For large dogs, apply at 2 to 3 spots starting from neck to tail.
Expert Tips523Do not allow your dog get immediately after treatment. At least wait for 24 hours for high efficacy. N/A
What Veterinarian Says524It's quite a popular product and vet's #1 choice due to its effectiveness. The potent combination of adulticide and insect growth regulator makes it work against not only adult fleas and ticks but also flea life cycle. In 99.9 cases, re-infestation is under control when Frontline Plus is used monthly without any breaks. It is usually recommended to use this product even in winters to protect against flea and tick infestation during the onset of summers.It works quickiest when it comes to killing fleas and ticks. The broad spectrum parasiticide covers various parasites along with repelling mosquitoes and flies. The best is that it also covers maggots.
Age to Start525From 8 weeks of age and above.7 weeks of age
Caution526N/ADo not use in Cats. Avoid contact with eyes and mouth.
Human Safety527N/AAvoid contact with skin, eyes and mouth.