What is in your Dog’s flea and tick Treatments?
Author : thomousmiller thomous | Published On : 26 Nov 2024
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, anemia, 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 their 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 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 Ingredients | Flumethrin, Imidacloprid |
| Pack Size | Seresto Collar for Small Dogs Seresto Collar for Large Dogs |
| Works against | Flea, ticks, flea larvae and lice. Protects against tick species: Deer tick, American Dog tick, Brown dog tick and Lone star tick |
| Dosage frequency | Eight months |
| Age | Suitable for puppies above 7 weeks of age |
| How it works | The active ingredients from the collar are spread through the dog’s skin surface killing fleas and ticks. The solution does not require parasites 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 flavour, making it a favourite among many dogs. Nexgard spectra are 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 Ingredients | Afoxolaner, Milbemycin Oxime |
| Available in | Nexgard Spectra Small dogs, Medium dogs, Large dogs, Extra large dogs |
| Works against | Flea, ticks, sarcoptic mange, mites, prevents heartworm disease, controls roundworms, hookworms and whipworm, prevents flea tapeworm infestations |
| Dosage frequency | Once every 30 days |
| Age and weight | For dogs above 8 weeks of age and 2 kg bodyweight |
| How it works | Afoxolaner ingredient in Nexgard spectra kills external parasites like flea and ticks 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 tick treatment. The new improved Bravecto-spot 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 an easy-to-use twist-and-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 Ingredient | Fluralaner |
| Available pack size | Bravecto Spot-on Very Small Dog, Small Dog, Medium dog, Large Dog and Extra Large Dog |
| Works against | Fleas, Paralysis ticks, treat ear mites, brown dog ticks, treats and control of sarcoptic mange, prevention of flea tapeworm infections |
| Dosage frequency | 6 months |
| Age and Weight | 8 weeks of age and weighing at least 2 kg |
| How it works | The fluralaner 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 an understanding on which treatment is required for your dog’s wellbeing.in case of any further assistance, consult your vet.
