What is the safest flea and tick prevention for puppies?

What to Do If Your Puppy or Dog Has Fleas. Flea treatment: According to veterinarian and AKC Family Dog columnist Jeff Grognet, Capstar is safe to give to puppies as young as four weeks old (and a minimum of 2 pounds). This medication is given in a tablet form to treat flea infestations.

Is Frontline Plus safe for puppies?

Most flea treatments for puppies can be given from 8 weeks of age, but some are only suitable for older puppies. FRONTLINE Tri-Act® FOR DOGS and FRONTLINE Plus® are suitable flea treatments for puppies aged 8 weeks and over – as long as they weigh at least 2 kg.

What is the best non prescription flea and tick treatment for dogs?

Frontline Plus is our top nonprescription recommendation because it kills ticks and fleas, controls flea infestations, and kills chewing lice, all with one easy application. When used primarily for flea control, each dose of Frontline Plus lasts up to three months.

Which works better Frontline or Advantage?

FRONTLINE Plus and Advantage II are both effective in eliminating fleas in all life stages. Both products feature three-way prevention that lasts up to a month. But when it comes to severe infestations and broad-spectrum protection, FRONTLINE is a better choice between the two.

Is Advantix or Frontline better?

Advantix kills fleas, ticks, mosquitoes and chewing lice and also repels ticks, fleas, biting flies, and mosquitoes. If you live in an area with lots of mosquitoes or flies, this may be the best choice. Frontline Plus kills fleas, ticks, and chewing lice, and prevents fleas from laying new eggs.

Is Frontline shield safe for puppies?

A monthly application of FRONTLINE® Shield for Dogs kills existing fleas and prevents new fleas from developing; kills all stages of ticks, chewing lice, and repels mosquitos and stable flies. Do not allow children to apply product. Do not allow adults, children, or other pets to touch treated area until dry.

Can I use Frontline on my 8 week old puppy?

It is safe to treat puppies and kittens with FRONTLINE SPRAY from 2 days of age. Puppies and kittens can be treated with FRONTLINE PLUS from 8 weeks of age.

What is the best flea tick and heartworm medication for dogs?

If it’s unlikely that your pet could be exposed to ticks, Trifexis (a very popular flea heartworm pill for dogs) or Sentinel Spectrum may be your two best heartworm and flea prevention options.

Which is better Advantix or Frontline?

Which is safer for dogs Frontline or Advantage?

Some tests have shown that Frontline kills live adult fleas more quickly than Advantage, but only by a few hours. Another consideration when choosing between Frontline Plus and Advantage II for Dogs is your pet’s risk of exposure. Get advice from your vet as to which product he or she thinks would be best for your dog.