Keep fleas and ticks from bothering your pup (and you) with a regular dose of medication. We’ve reviewed two of the most popular options on the market, so you can compare and find which is a better fit for your furry friend. Show Table Of Contents
Frontline Plus ReviewView Frontline Plus on Amazon Frontline Plus, a Merial product, claims to kill 98-100% of fleas within 24 hours of topical application (though it doesn’t give a time frame for ticks). It treats adult fleas and fleas in all stages, including eggs, larvae, flea allergy dermatitis, thereby breaking the flea cycle. It contains two tough killing ingredients:
The formula also guards against sarcoptic mange and lice, is waterproof, and protects your pup for up to 30 days. Plus, Frontline never expires so long as you store it according to package instructions. Frontline Plus is safe for puppies over eight weeks. PriceBelow are some popular products and their prices for three doses.
Advantage II ReviewView Advantage II on Amazon Advantage II, a topical product by Bayer, claims to kill fleas within 12 hours. It treats fleas in all stages (adults, eggs, and larvae), as well as flea allergy dermatitis and lice. Unlike Frontline, it does not kill ticks. The two main ingredients are:
Both ingredients work together to break the flea cycle. Advantage II is also waterproof and lasts up to 30 days. The product never expires so long as you store it to package specifications and is safe for puppies seven weeks and older. PriceBelow are some popular products and their prices for four doses.
ApplicationBoth Frontline Plus and Advantage II are available in topical form and should be applied using the following steps:
Frontline vs Advantage: Which Is Better?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). Advantage II clearly states that it kills fleas within 12 hours on its packaging, while Frontline Plus does not, but their website claims it terminates them in 24 hours. What’s the verdict? While both products are similar in application and shelf life, Frontline Plus has the added value of killing both ticks and fleas. However, if you need more immediate results, you might be better off paying a little more for Advantage II. Keep in mind that a product that works for one dog may not work as well for another. It is important to monitor your dog after application and also remember that these products work best as a preventative measure. If you are interested in even more options, check out our in-depth flea and tick prevention reviews for some natural alternatives and other applications. If your dog already has fleas, you might also benefit from reading our article on getting rid of fleas. Which is better advantage 2 or Frontline Plus?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).
Which is the most effective flea treatment for cats?Katribe says.. best collar. Seresto 8 Month Flea & Tick Prevention Collar. Chewy. ... . best topical. Bravecto Topical Solution. Chewy. ... . best for kittens. Revolution Plus Topical Solution. ... . best all-around preventative. Advantage Multi Topical Solution. ... . best budget. Frontline Plus Flea & Tick Spot Treatment. ... . best oral preventative. Comfortis.. What is stronger than Frontline for cats?Advantage kills adult fleas, so, like Frontline, is best suited to preventing new fleas from causing an infestation in your home, rather than suppressing an infestation that is already there. However, Advantage can be used more often, which can help overpower a flea infestation.
Is Frontline Plus for cats effective?Frontline and Frontline Plus for cats are both highly effective spot-on parasite treatments. Frontline is one of the leading brands of flea and tick treatment in the market, manufactured by Boehringer Ingelheim and distributed throughout the world.
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