What is in your Dog’s flea and tick Treatments?

As a responsible pet owner, it’s crucial to ensure that your furry friend is healthy and happy. You take care of their dietary needs and their oral hygiene, but have you ever thought about the ingredients in their flea and tick treatment? Fleas and ticks can cause serious health problems for dogs, such as skin infections, anaemia, and Lyme disease. Therefore, choosing the right preventive treatment for your dog is essential. It’s important to understand the active ingredients in these products and how they work to protect your pup from pesky pests.

In this blog, we will tell you what goes on with the most preferred flea and tick preventatives available along with its usefulness for you to choose the best for your pet.

1 – Seresto –Flea and Tick Collar

Seresto collar is an easy-to-use flea and tick preventive that is effective against flea and tick prevention in dogs for a long duration of eight months, which means you won’t have to worry about pesky fleas and ticks for a while. Plus, it is water-resistant, so your pup can still enjoy water activities without compromising its effectiveness., Note that in order to make it last for eight months ensure you bathe your dog once per month.

Seresto collar contains two powerful active ingredients that work together to kill and repel fleas, ticks, and other biting pests. It comes in two sizes; Seresto collar for small dogs up to 8 kg and Seresto collar for large dogs over 8kg.

Active IngredientsFlumethrin, ImidaclopridPack SizeSeresto Collar for Small Dogs
Seresto Collar for Large DogsWorks againstFlea, ticks, flea larvae and lice. Protects against for tick species: Deer tick, American Dog tick, Brown dog tick and Lone star tickDosage frequencyEight monthsAgeSuitable for puppies above 7 weeks of ageHow it worksThe active ingredients from the collar are spread through dog’s skin surface killing fleas and ticks. The solution does not require parasite to bite for active components to come into  action.

2 – Nexgard Spectra – Broad-Spectrum Chewable

NexGard Spectra is a broad-spectrum chewable treatment that makes parasite protection easy for dogs. This monthly treatment works against both external and internal parasites. It kills fleas and ticks, sarcoptic mange, and ear mites as well as controls intestinal worms like roundworms, hookworms, and whipworms, and prevents heartworm disease and flea tapeworm infestation.

It’s easy to administer because of its tasty beef flavor, making it a favorite among many dogs. Nexgard spectra is available in five different pack sixes for dogs above 8 weeks of age, ranging from 2 to 60 kg body weight. For dogs above 60kg, an appropriate combination is recommended.

Active IngredientsAfoxolaner, Milbemycin OximeAvailable inNexgard Spectra Small dogs, Medium dogs, Large dogs, Extra large dogsWorks againstFlea, ticks, sarcoptic mange, mites, prevents heartworm disease, controls roundworms, hookworms and whipworm, prevents flea tapeworm infestationsDosage frequencyOnce in every 30 daysAge and weightFor dogs above 8 weeks of age and 2 kg bodyweightHow it worksAfoxolaner ingredient in Nexgard spectra kills external parasite like flea and tick while Milbemycin Oxime is effective against killing intestinal worms and preventing heartworms.

3 – Bravecto Spot on- Long Lasting Topical Solution

Bravecto Spot-On is a long-lasting topical flea and ticks treatment. The new improved Bravecto-spot on offers six months of protection. One spot-on solution is enough for you to stay relaxed for six months.  The topical solution protects dogs against the most dangerous ticks in Australia i.e paralysis ticks within 72 hours of administration.

It is also effective against different types of ticks, including the black-legged tick that can transmit Lyme disease. Bravecto Spot-on treatment comes in easy to use twist n use tube that makes administration easy, especially for dogs that are too fussy to take chewable. Moreover, it is safe to use in pregnant and lactating females.  

Active IngredientFluralanerAvailable  pack sizeBravecto Spot on Very Small Dog, Small Dog, Medium dog, Large Dog and Extra Large DogWorks against  Fleas, Paralysis ticks, treats ear mites, brown dog ticks, treats and control of sarcoptic mange, prevention of flea tapeworm infectionsDosage frequency6 monthsAge and Weight8 weeks of age and weighing at least 2 kgHow it worksFluralaner ingredient is ‘ectoparasiticide’. This means it kills external parasites i.e pests that live on the skin, fur or ears of animals.

Bottom Line

With the right flea and tick preventive, you can keep your furry friend healthy and happy all year round! Choose the product that you think is best for your pet, it is also important to consult your vet and have the understanding on which treatment is required for your dog’s webllbeing.in case of any further assistance, consult your vet.