Fleas are one of the most frequent pests that your pet will encounter, but they also pose serious health risks. Not only do they cause skin irritation and transmit parasites like tapeworms, but fleas also have the potential to transmit disease as well.
Thankfully, there are some excellent products available that can protect your pup from fleas and ticks without needing a vet prescription. We’ve rounded up the best of them for your consideration.
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Frontline
Pet owners prioritize keeping pests like fleas and ticks away from their pets and home. While some dogs and cats may be more sensitive to flea medications than others, they’re generally safe and effective treatments that provide long-lasting results.
Frontline is the best flea treatment for dogs without a vet prescription, as it quickly eliminates adult fleas, ticks and chewing lice on contact while also preventing flea eggs, larvae and pupae from developing.
Fipronil and S-methoprene, two active ingredients found in liquid form, can be applied directly onto your dog’s shoulder blades to break the flea life cycle.
It’s available without a vet prescription and can be applied monthly to protect your pet against fleas, ticks, chewing and biting lice. This makes it an ideal option for busy pet parents who don’t have time to administer oral flea medication.
Advantage Multi
Advantage Multi is a monthly flea treatment that’s safe and easy to apply – suitable for dogs over 7 weeks old and weighing over 3 pounds. It also protects against heartworm disease, microfilaria and mange mites.
It contains imidacloprid and moxidectin, two ingredients which prevent flea infestations by killing adult fleas before they lay eggs. Not only that, but it also kills flea larvae as well, treating and controlling ear mites, roundworms, hookworms and whipworms all at once!
This product is a once-a-month topical solution available in various sizes. It’s safe for dogs over 7 weeks of age and weighing over 3 lbs, as well as cats older than 9 weeks with weights above 2 lbs.
Advantage Multi is available in color-coded tubes that match your dog’s weight, and it can be used to treat multiple dogs simultaneously. Furthermore, it’s safe for puppies over 7 weeks old and weighing over 2 pounds; testing your puppy for heartworm before beginning treatment with Advantage Multi and annually thereafter should be a wise idea.
Progroom shampoo
Progroom shampoo is an ideal solution for groomers seeking to safely and effectively eliminate fleas and ticks from their pets’ coats. With no harsh chemicals, this shampoo keeps your furry friend clean and soft without causing irritation or rashes.
Easy to use and with a long lasting pleasant springtime fragrance, this unique formula is made in England from natural sources for guaranteed quality assurance.
This innovative formula uses colloidal oatmeal to gently exfoliate skin and coat, eliminating dry, flaky areas. Furthermore, it helps prevent dandruff while adding shine and softness to your pet’s coat.
K9 Advantix
K9 Advantix is a topical treatment that targets disease-carrying pests attracted to dogs, causing them to scratch and bite – becoming an annoying nuisance. K9 Advantix eliminates fleas, ticks, mosquitoes, chewing lice and biting insects by killing and repelling these pesky parasites.
This product contains imidacloprid and permethrin, active ingredients which target fleas and ticks to destroy them by attacking their nervous system. This prevents them from communicating with each other and leads to paralysis or death in the affected insects.
It also kills adult fleas within 12 hours and prevents new fleas from laying eggs, preventing a further infestation and allowing the product to remain active for up to one month.
Apply the contents of the tube to four or six spots on your dog’s back, between their shoulders and tail base. Part your pet’s fur until skin is visible, then gently squeeze to distribute solution onto their skin.
