Dogs should be treated for fleas monthly (or every other month depending on the product you use) all year round to try and prevent dogs from developing a flea problem and infesting the home.
Do dogs need flea and tick medicine all year?
Yes. Though many species of ticks and fleas are slowed down or dormant during the winter, certain areas of the United States are not cold enough to truly kill these parasites and stop their activity. Because ticks and fleas can carry diseases that could harm your dog, it's best to keep them protected all year long.
How often does my dog need flea and tick medicine?
Vets tend to recommend monthly flea-and-tick treatment across the board for all dogs, but what's best for one dog is not necessarily best for another. Yes, in some areas you really need to protect your dog from fleas and ticks year round. In other areas, it's not much of an issue.
What do vets recommend for fleas?
- Afoxolaner (Brand name NexGard)
- Fluralaner (Brand name Bravecto)
- Nitenpyram (Brand names include CapStar)
- Spinosad (Brand name Comfortis)
What is the safest and most effective flea and tick treatment for dogs?
Under many circumstances, newer dog flea collars are safe options for flea and tick control (unlike older collars, which were largely ineffective). The Seresto collar is a very popular option right now. It uses flumethrin and imidacloprid to kill fleas at multiple stages of development as well as ticks.
Which is better Frontline or Advantage?
Frontline Plus is slightly less expensive than Advantage II and protects both against fleas (in their various stages) and ticks (whereas Advantage only treats fleas and is more costly).
What flea and tick medicine do vets recommend?
- Bravecto Chews for Dogs.
- NexGard Chewables for Dogs.
- Simparica Trio Chewable Tablets for Dogs.
- K9 Advantix II Flea, Tick and Mosquito Prevention for Dogs, 6 Doses.
- Bravecto Topical Solution for Dogs.
- Seresto 8 Month Flea & Tick Prevention Collar.
- Tweezerman Ingrown Hair Splintertweeze.
What flea treatment lasts for 3 months?
Bravecto
What is the longest lasting flea treatment for dogs?
Bravecto Spot-on for Dogs kills pre-existing and new infestations of paralysis ticks for 6 months and treats and controls brown dog ticks for 12 weeks. It also controls fleas on dogs within 8 hours of administration, and subsequently controls flea re-infestations for 6 months.
Is Bravecto given every 3 months?
Does Bravecto kill fleas before they can lay eggs? To be on the safe side Bravecto chew for dogs or, Bravecto Plus^ or Bravecto spot-on* for cats should be administered every 3 months and Bravecto spot-on* for dogs every 6 months, all year round to avoid giving flea populations a chance to build up in your home.
Is Bravecto every 3 months or 12 weeks?
One dose of BRAVECTO lasts 12 weeks* compared to other products which must be given every month. That already makes it a cost-effective option for pet owners.
How often should dogs get flea and tick treatment?
Vets tend to recommend monthly flea-and-tick treatment across the board for all dogs, but what's best for one dog is not necessarily best for another. Yes, in some areas you really need to protect your dog from fleas and ticks year round.