There were times when dog parents had to compromise with their beloved animal’s protection; protection against blood-suckers like fleas and ticks. Only a handful of treatments were available a couple of decades ago to combat the havoc spread by these parasites. But, not now. Thanks to the constantly developing veterinary pharmaceutical industry, we have a plethora of treatment options available to get the better of these insects.
In this blog, we’ll enlist some of the popular flea and tick treatments that every dog parent wants to get their hands on. Let’s get to them one by one.
Nexgard – A Monthly Flea & Tick Treatment
Recommended dog age and weight – 8 weeks and older, 2kg or more
Active ingredient – Afoxolaner
Product Specifications
- Soft, beef-flavored chew
- A single dose protects for one month
- Protects against various external parasites
- Kills adult fleas; treats and prevents flea infestation
- Treats and controls tick infestations
- Prevents flea tapeworm
Dosage
- One chew per month
Bravecto – The Long-lasting Protection
Recommended dog age and weight – 8 weeks and older, 2kg or more
Active ingredient – Fluralaner
Product Specifications
- Composed in a palatable tasty oral chew form
- Kills adult fleas
- Fast-acting treatment that controls fleas within 8 hours
- Reduces flea allergy dermatitis
- Aids in the control of brown dog ticks for 3 months
- Can be given to pregnant, breeding and lactating dogs
Dosage
- One chew every 12 weeks
Simparica Trio – A Broad-Spectrum Treatment
Recommended dog age and weight – 8 weeks and older, 1.25kg or more
Active ingredients – Sarolaner, moxidectin, pyrantel
Product Specifications
- All-in-one monthly treatment
- Made in a flavored chew formula
- Prevents heartworm disease
- Kills adult fleas and provides persistent flea efficacy for 35 days
- Kills 99% of ticks affecting dogs including Hedgehog Tick, Sheep Tick, Marsh Tick and Brown Dog Tick
- Effectively treats roundworms and hookworms
- Provides 100% protection against Lungworm disease
Dosage
- One chew every month
Advantix – A Topical Flea & Tick Treatment
Recommended dog age – 7 weeks and older
Active ingredients – Imidacloprid, permethrin
Product Specifications
- Convenient to use, monthly treatment
- Protects against external parasites
- Kills adult fleas
- Kills and repels ticks
- Controls lice
- Reduces flea allergy dermatitis
Dosage
- One tube a month
Selehold – An All-in-one Spot-On Treatment
Recommended dog age and weight – 6 weeks and older, 2.6kg or more
Active ingredients – Selamectin
Product Specifications
- All-in-one monthly treatment
- Protects against external and internal parasites
- Treats and prevents flea infestations
- Prevents heartworm disease
- Treats adult roundworms
- Treats ear mites, sarcoptic mange and biting lice infestations
- A single dose protects for one month
Dosage
- One tube per month
Conclusion
So, this was a glance at a few of the best flea and tick treatments for dogs. Some of which also protect against internal parasites such as worms. If you decide to use any of these treatments, your canine companion is in good hands. To ensure the health and wellness of your furry little friend, please talk to your vet as well before using any treatment on your pet.
