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What's the best way to protect my dog from fleas: natural or products?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Male | neutered | 8 months and 14 days old

I want to protect my dog from fleas. What should I do for that? Should I make natural products at home or should I use products like Frontline?

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Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 25th, 2017

Natural products just don't stand up to pests like fleas and it will leave you very frustrated as a pet owner trying to get rid of them. J would stick with a good quality flea preventative such as Bravecto, Nexgard, Simparica or Comfortis. Frontline has largely grown out of favor because it has been ineffective in a lot of pets. The only over the counter product that may work in my opinion is Advantix or Advantage multi. Best of luck with your flea problems and I hope you get some resolve soon.

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    Answered By Lauren Kennedy, DVM

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    If you have a flea infestation, home remedies will not be successful. I would recommend talking to your vet about an oral flea medication like Bravecto, Nexgard, or Comfortis. These are very effective and can start killing fleas in 30 minutes. I would also recommend vacuuming all carpeted areas in your house and washing all of the pet's bedding. Even with the best flea control (like those mentioned above) it can take up to 2-3 months to get the flea problem under control. Make sure you treat all the other pets in the household as well.

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    Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

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    Published on February 14th, 2017

    Unfortunately there are none. My top recommendations for flea preventative's are Bravecto, Nexgard and Trifexis (flea and heartworm preventative). But for over the counters I would recommend Advantage Multi or Frontline plus.

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