Flea + Tick Preventatives
There are so many different kinds available what to choose????....
To start with here is an overview with a comparison chart
I advise you NOT to use Bio Spot products - there are cases of dogs dying from use of Bio Spot.
Base your decision on you and your dogs lifestyle.
For example my dogs and I go hiking alot in places that their might be ticks so I make sure that the preventative mine are on includes Ticks. If you live in the city and just walk your neighborhood you may not need a preventative against Ticks.
| Product | Active Ingredient | Species & Minimum Age | Dosage & Administration | Effects on External Parasites | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| For Use on Pets | |||||
Advantage II for Cats
| Imidacloprid Pyriproxyfen | For cats 8+ weeks | Topical: Once/month | Kills adult fleas, eggs and larvae. Does not kill ticks. | Consult with veterinarian before using on sick, aged, pregnant, or nursing animals. |
Advantage II for Dogs
| Imidacloprid Pyriproxyfen | For dogs 7+ weeks | Topical: Once/month | Kills lice and adult fleas, eggs and larvae. Does not kill ticks. | Consult with veterinarian before using on sick, aged, pregnant, or nursing animals. |
Advantage Multi for Cats
| Imidacloprid Moxidectin | For cats 9+ weeks and 2+ lbs | Topical: Once/month | Kills adult fleas and ear mites. Does not kill ticks. | Prevents heartworm; treats and controls roundworms and hookworms. Consult with veterinarian before using on sick, aged, pregnant, or nursing animals. |
Advantage Multi for Dogs
| Imidacloprid Moxidectin | For dogs 7+ weeks and 3+ lbs Do NOT use on cats. | Topical: Once/month | Kills adult fleas. Does not kill ticks. | Prevents heartworm; treats and controls roundworms, whipworms and hookworms. Consult with veterinarian before using on sick, aged, pregnant, or nursing animals. Do NOT use on cats. |
K9 Advantix II for Dogs
| Imidacloprid Permethrin Pyriproxyfen | For dogs 7+ weeks Do NOT use on cats. | Topical: Once/month | Kills flea eggs and larvae. Kills and repels fleas, ticks and mosquitoes. Repels biting flies. Kills lice. | Consult with veterinarian before using on sick, aged, pregnant, or nursing dogs. Do NOT use on cats. |
Bio Spot Flea and Tick Spray for Cats and Kittens
| Pyrethrin Methoprene | For cats 12+ weeks | Topical: Spray once every 2 months | Kills and repels adult fleas and ticks; kills flea eggs. | Consult with veterinarian before using on sick, medicated, aged, pregnant, or nursing cats. |
Bio Spot Defense Flea and Tick Spray for Cats and Kittens
| Etofenprox Methoprene | For cats 12+ weeks | Topical: Spray once every month; may be reapplied two weeks after initial application. | Kills and repels adult fleas and ticks; kills flea eggs. | Consult with veterinarian before using on sick, medicated, aged, pregnant, or nursing cats. |
Bio Spot-Spot On for Cats and Kittens
| Etofenprox Methoprene | For cats 12+ weeks | Topical: Once/month | Kills flea eggs and adult fleas and deer ticks; kills and repels mosquitoes. | Consult with veterinarian before using on sick, medicated, aged, pregnant, or nursing cats. |
Bio Spot Defense Spot On Flea and Tick Control for Dogs
| Etofenprox Methoprene | For dogs 6 months or older | Topical: Once/month | Kills adult fleas and ticks; stops development of flea eggs. Kills and repels mosquitoes. | Consult with veterinarian before using on sick, medicated, aged, pregnant, or nursing dogs. Do NOT use on cats. |
Bio Spot Defense Flea and Tick Spray for Dogs and Puppies
| Etofenprox Methoprene | For dogs 10+ weeks | Topical: Spray once every month; may be reapplied two weeks after initial application. | Kills and repels adult fleas and ticks; kills flea eggs. | Consult with veterinarian before using on sick, medicated, aged, pregnant, or nursing dogs. Do NOT use on cats. |
Capstar
| Nitenpyram | For dogs and cats 4+ weeks, and 2+ lbs | Oral: As needed (can be given daily) | Kills adult fleas. Starts to work in 30 minutes; no residual activity. | Safe to use in pregnant or nursing dogs and cats. Can be used with other flea products. |
Certifect for Dogs
| Fipronil Methoprene Amitraz | For dogs 8+ weeks and over 5 lbs | Topical: Once/month | Kills adult fleas, ticks, and chewing lice. | Approved for use in breeding, pregnant, or nursing animals. Consult with veterinarian before using on sick, medicated or aged animals. Do NOT use on cats. |
Comfortis for Dogs
| Spinosad | For dogs 14+ weeks | Oral: Once/month | Kills adult fleas. | Caution in breeding females and those with epilepsy. |
Fiproguard for Cats
| Fipronil | For cats 8+ weeks | Topical: Once/month | Kills adult fleas and ticks and chewing lice. | Approved for use in breeding, pregnant, or nursing animals. Consult with veterinarian before using on sick, medicated or aged animals. |
Fiproguard Max for Cats
| Fipronil Etofenprox | For cats 12+ weeks | Topical: Once/month | Kills adult fleas and ticks and chewing lice. | Consult with veterinarian before using on sick, medicated or aged animals. |
Fiproguard for Dogs
| Fipronil | For dogs 8+ weeks | Topical: Once/month | Kills adult fleas, ticks, and chewing lice. Aids in the control of sarcoptic mange. | Approved for use in breeding, pregnant, or nursing animals. Consult with veterinarian before using on sick, medicated or aged animals. |
Fiproguard Max for Dogs
| Fipronil Cyphenothrin | For dogs 12+ weeks | Topical: Once/month | Kills adult fleas, ticks, and chewing lice. Aids in the control of sarcoptic mange. | Consult with veterinarian before using on sick, medicated or aged animals. |
Frontline Plus for Cats
| Fipronil Methoprene | For cats 8+ weeks | Topical: Once/month | Kills adult fleas and ticks. Prevents flea eggs, larvae and pupae from maturing. Treats and controls chewing lice. | Approved for use in breeding, pregnant, or nursing animals. Consult with veterinarian before using on sick, medicated or aged animals. |
Frontline Plus for Dogs
| Fipronil Methoprene | For dogs 8+ weeks | Topical: Once/month | Kills adult fleas and ticks. Prevents flea eggs, larvae and pupae from maturing. Treats and controls chewing lice. Aids in the control of sarcoptic mange. | Approved for use in breeding, pregnant, or nursing animals. Consult with veterinarian before using on sick, medicated or aged animals. |
Frontline Spray for Cats and Dogs
| Fipronil | For dogs 8+ weeks and cats 8+ weeks | Topical spray: Once/month | Kills adult fleas, ticks, and chewing lice. Aids in control of sarcoptic mange in dogs. | Consult with veterinarian before using on sick, medicated, aged, pregnant, or nursing animals. |
Frontline Top Spot for Cats and Kittens
| Fipronil | For cats 8+ weeks | Topical: Once/month | Kills adult fleas, ticks, and chewing lice. | Approved for use in breeding, pregnant, or nursing animals. Consult with veterinarian before using on sick, medicated or aged animals. |
Frontline Top Spot for Dogs and Puppies
| Fipronil | For dogs 8+ weeks | Topical: Once/month | Kills adult fleas, ticks, and chewing lice. Aids in the control of sarcoptic mange. | Approved for use in breeding, pregnant, or nursing animals. Consult with veterinarian before using on sick, medicated or aged animals. |
PetArmor for Cats
| Fipronil | For cats 8+ weeks | Topical: Once/month | Kills adult fleas and ticks and chewing lice. | Approved for use in breeding, pregnant, or nursing animals. Consult with veterinarian before using on sick, medicated or aged animals. |
PetArmor for Dogs
| Fipronil | For dogs 8+ weeks | Topical: Once/month | Kills adult fleas, ticks, and chewing lice. Aids in the control of sarcoptic mange. | Approved for use in breeding, pregnant, or nursing animals. Consult with veterinarian before using on sick, medicated or aged animals. |
Preventic Tick Collar for Dogs
| Amitraz | For dogs 12+ weeks Do NOT use on cats. | Collar: Once/3 months | Kills ticks. | Consult with veterinarian before using on sick, medicated, aged, pregnant, or nursing dogs. Do NOT use on cats. |
Program Injectable for Cats
| Lufenuron (IDI) | For cats 6+ weeks | Once/6 months. | Stops the development of flea eggs. Does not kill adult fleas. Does not kill ticks. | Consult with veterinarian before using on sick, medicated, aged, pregnant, or nursing animals. |
Program Flavor Tabs for Dogs and Cats
| Lufenuron (IDI) | For dogs 4+ weeks and cats 4+ weeks | Once/month | Stops the development of flea eggs. Does not kill adult fleas. Does not kill ticks. | Consult with veterinarian before using on sick, medicated, aged, pregnant, or nursing animals. |
Program Suspension for Cats
| Lufenuron (IDI) | For cats 6+ weeks | Once/month | Stops the development of flea eggs. Does not kill adult fleas. Does not kill ticks. | Consult with veterinarian before using on sick, medicated, aged, pregnant, or nursing animals. |
Revolution
| Selamectin | For dogs 6+ weeks and cats 8+ weeks | Topical liquid: Once/month | Kills adult fleas, flea eggs, and American dog tick; treats and controls ear mites, controls sarcoptic mites (dogs). | Prevents heartworms; controls roundworms and hookworms (cats). Appears to be safe to use in pregnant or nursing dogs and cats. Use with caution on sick, medicated or underweight animals. |
Scalibor for Dogs
| Deltamethrin | For dogs 12+ weeks | Collar | Kills adult fleas and ticks. | Consult with veterinarian before using on sick, aged, pregnant, or nursing animals. Available through veterinarians only. |
Sentinel Flavor Tabs for Dogs
| Lufenuron (IDI), Milbemycin Oxime | For dogs 4+ weeks, and 2+ lbs | Oral tablet: Once/month | Stops development of flea eggs and larvae. Does not kill ticks or adult fleas. | Prevents heartworms; controls roundworms, whipworms and hookworms. Safe to use in pregnant or nursing dogs. |
Trifexis for Dogs
| Spinosad Milbemycin Oxime | For dogs 8+ weeks, and 5+ lbs | Oral tablet: Once/month | Kills adult fleas | Prevents heartworms; treats and controls hookworms, roundworms and whipworms. Use with caution in dogs with epilepsy and breeding dogs. |
Vectra for Cats and Kittens
| Dinotefuran Pyriproxifen | For cats 8+weeks | Topical liquid: Once/month | Kills adult fleas; controls all flea stages | Consult with veterinarian before using on sick, aged, pregnant, or nursing animals. Available through veterinarians only. |
Vectra for Dogs and Puppies
| Dinotefuran Pyriproxifen | For dogs 8+ weeks | Topical liquid: Once/month | Kills adult fleas; controls all flea stages | Consult with veterinarian before using on sick, aged, pregnant, or nursing animals. Do NOT use on cats. Available through veterinarians only. |
Vectra 3D for Dogs
| Permethrin Dinotefuran Pyriproxifen | For dogs 7+ weeks Do NOT use on cats | Topical liquid: Once/month | Repels and kills fleas, ticks, mosquitos, lice, sand flies, and mites; controls all flea stages | Consult with veterinarian before using on sick, aged, pregnant, or nursing animals. Do NOT use on cats. Available through veterinarians only. |
For more information on the mode of action and safety of ingredients in flea and tick control products see Ingredients in Tick & Flea Control Products in Cats and Dogs.
This table was pulled from http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=2+2094&aid=2627
This table was pulled from http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=2+2094&aid=2627
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