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Summer days are coming and as the temperature gets warmer, the most unwanted guests make their way to your furry friends and to your home; fleas and ticks. As all pet parents know, these parasites are more than a nuisance, a reason to get frightened. If left untreated, they cause a variety of illnesses and pose a great health risk to your canine love. So, what is the way out?
\n\n\n\nThere are an ample amount of flea & tick treatment options available, such as oral tablets, chewable, collars, topicals, shampoos, and more. As a caring pet parent, you have to take a call to choose the best treatment that suits your canine friend.
\n\n\n\nThe popular opinion says that topical treatments are comparatively easier to administer because many times, dogs refuse to take orals, run away from them, or even throw treatments out when you try to trick them by hiding in their food. So, yes, topical flea and tick treatments are surely a way to get rid of those pesky insects.
\n\n\n\nThis blog will give you a short summary of some of the popular topical flea and tick treatments for your canine companions. Read the blog to explore more.
\n\n\n\nBravecto Topical for Dogs is a long-lasting, quick-action flea and tick treatment for dogs that lasts up to 12 weeks.
\n\n\n\nPuppies and dogs, aging 6 months and older, weighing 4.4lbs or more
\n\n\n\nOnce every 3 months
\n\n\n\nMSD Animal Health
\n\n\n\nFrontline Plus for Dogs is a fast-acting and long-lasting topical treatment that protects dogs against external parasites.
\n\n\n\nFrontline Plus for dogs is recommended for use in 8 weeks and older puppies and dogs, weighing at least 5 lbs.
\n\n\n\nOnce every month
\n\n\n\nBoehringer Ingelheim
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlso Read: Flea, Tick & Heartworm “All-in-One Treatments” for Dogs
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K9 Advantix is a monthly spot-on ectoparasitic treatment for dogs that provides protection against a variety of external parasites for 30 days.
\n\n\n\nK9 Advantix for dogs is recommended for 7 weeks and older puppies and dogs.
\n\n\n\nOnce every month
\n\n\n\nBayer
\n\n\n\nRevolution for Dogs is a multi-spectrum, spot-on treatment for dogs that provides protection against both external and internal parasites for one month.
\n\n\n\nRevolution for dogs is recommended for 6 weeks and older puppies and dogs.
\n\n\n\nOnce every month
\n\n\n\nZoetis
\n\n\n\nWhen it comes to choosing an appropriate flea and tick treatment for your canine friends, the choice depends on your pet’s convenience and the type of protection you are looking for. Ask a veterinarian for advice in case of any confusion.
\n\n\n\nEnsure that you read the product label before administration of any treatment and follow the correct dosage. If you observe any adverse reactions after the administration of the treatment, seek help from a veterinarian.
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