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What's the best way to kill fleas on my 1-year-old dog who scratches?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered

what is the best medicine to kill fleas on my one year old dog he scratches a lot and cry

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Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

Published on July 24th, 2018

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I really like Bravecto and Frontline plus. You can use any of these two as a preventative medicine and to kill fleas. You can also consider using Capstar as well which can help kill a lot of fleas at once. You can use Capstar basically daily to effect so this can be quite effective. Also, remember that it is very important to vacuum all the surfaces that he has contact with daily to every other day. Good luck and have a great day!

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