What are the best dog flea and tick prevention for puppies under 1 year old?
This page compares 2 dog flea and tick preventions with verified specifications and prices. Top options include Elanco Credelio Chewable Tablet for Dogs, 4.4-6 lbs, Yellow Box, 6 Chewable Tablets, Elanco Advantage Flea and Tick Treatment Shampoo for Dogs and Puppies, 8-fl oz Bottle. Prices range from £12 to £75. All data is sourced from manufacturer documentation and specialist retailers.
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Elanco Credelio Chewable Tablet for Dogs, 4.4-6 lbs, Yellow Box, 6 Chewable Tablets
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£74.99 ≈ | Lotilaner 56.25 mg | Once monthly | 1 month | — | ✓ | — | Oral chewable tablet given with food or within 30 minutes after feeding |
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Credelio is a beef-flavored oral chewable containing lotilaner for flea treatment and prevention and tick control. The yellow 56.25 mg tablet is for dogs weighing 4.4-6 lbs and provides one month of protection when given with food. ★ Ideal forThis product suits puppies under 1 year old when they are at least 8 weeks old and weigh 4.4 lbs or more, offering monthly flea and tick protection in a small oral chewable tablet.
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Elanco Advantage Flea and Tick Treatment Shampoo for Dogs and Puppies, 8-fl oz Bottle
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£11.83 ≈ | Pyrethrins 0.150%, Piperonyl Butoxide 0.300%, MGK 264 Insecticide Synergist 0.479% | Do not repeat treatment for 7 days | 7 days | — | ✓ | — | Wet coat with warm water, apply shampoo and lather, leave on for 5 minutes, then rinse thoroughly |
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This unscented treatment shampoo kills fleas and ticks through contact. It is intended for dogs and puppies over 12 weeks old and is applied during a bath, with a 7-day minimum interval between treatments. ★ Ideal forIt suits puppies under 1 year old only when they are over 12 weeks because it kills fleas and ticks on contact and can be repeated every 7 days. |
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