What's the safest tick and flea treatment for my pug and my family?

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  Answered By Mirissa Duncil, DVM

  Veterinarian

  Published on August 20th, 2017

  Hi there. There are several oral (by mouth) medications for fleas and ticks in our pets available now which work wonderfully, as well as Seresto collars (which can provide up to 8 months of protection!) My favorite oral medications are Nexgard and Bravecto, and are usually the ones I recommend to my clients first. All of these medications are available through your local veterinary office. I hope this helps and that Lacey Mae gets some relief soon!

  

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  Answered By David Darvishian

  Veterinarian

  Published on August 31st, 2017

  Hi and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! There are many options available depending on how much you want to spend and how you want to administer it and how often. Let's start with the topical products which get applied to the skin along the back from the neck to the tail in big dogs like Duke. Frontline Plus, Effitix, Revolution, Advantix, Vectra 3D, etc are all topicals that get applied every 30 days. The oral products include Capstar (24 hour activity only), Comfortis and Nexgard (every 30 days), and Bravecto (every 90 days). There is one good collar on the market called Seresto which Bayer makes. It lasts 8 months. All of these products are good options but you need to use something specific for your geographical location since not all of these products are effective against fleas and ticks. It's best to discuss the various options listed above (and there are more options not listed) with your vet and get their opinion to what they think is effective in your area. Some products might not work as well in certain areas of the country. Good luck with Duke.

  

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  Answered By David Darvishian

  Veterinarian

  Published on August 15th, 2017

  Hi and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Sorry to hear that Leo is having a tick problem. Tick protection is important because depending on where you live, Ticks can transmit many devastating tick borne diseases. There are many products out there including topicals and a few collars. Some of these products will require a veterinary prescription and some are over the counter (OTC). Topical products include Frontline Plus, Advantix, Vectra 3D, Effitix, Activyl, Paradefense, etc. There are some oral medicines out also called Bravecto and Nexgard. The two collars out there that work are Preventic and Seresto. I would advise calling your vet to at least discuss what they recommend in your area and go from there. From a cost standpoint, the Seresto collar (fleas/ticks, 8 months of coverage, waterproof) is probably the most affordable. You can look online for purchasing options. Good luck and I hope this helps.

  

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