Which dog flea and tick prevention is most effective against various life stages of fleas and ticks?
This page compares 3 dog flea and tick preventions with verified specifications and prices. Top options include Merck Animal Health Bravecto Chews for Dogs 9.9 - 22 lbs, Elanco Seresto Vet-Recommended Flea & Tick Prevention Collar for Small Dogs Under 18 lbs, Elanco Credelio Quattro Chewable Tablets for Dogs 3.3 lbs and Over. Prices range from £44 to £155. All data is sourced from manufacturer documentation and specialist retailers.
| Product ⇅ | Price ⇅ | Active Ingredient ⇅ | Dosage Frequency ⇅ | Duration (months) ⇅ | Waterproof ⇅ | Suitable for Puppies ⇅ | Potential Side Effects ⇅ | Application Method ⇅ |
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Merck Animal Health Bravecto Chews for Dogs 9.9 - 22 lbs
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£47.79 ≈ | Fluralaner 250 mg | Every 12 weeks | 12 weeks for fleas and most ticks; 8 weeks for lone star ticks | — | ✓ | — | Oral chew given with food |
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Bravecto is a prescription oral chew containing 250 mg of fluralaner for dogs weighing over 9.9 to 22 lbs. One chew provides 12 weeks of flea and protection against most listed ticks, and 8 weeks of lone star tick protection. It is suitable for dogs and puppies 6 months and older. ★ Ideal forThis product suits dogs needing protection across flea and tick life stages because fluralaner kills adult fleas, prevents flea infestations, and kills several tick species for up to 12 weeks after one oral dose. |
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Elanco Seresto Vet-Recommended Flea & Tick Prevention Collar for Small Dogs Under 18 lbs
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£44.37 ≈ | Imidacloprid 1.25g and flumethrin 0.56g | Single application every 8 months | 8 months | ✓ | ✓ | — | Place collar around the dog's neck, adjust to fit two fingers beneath it, and trim excess length |
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This collar uses imidacloprid and flumethrin to kill fleas and repel and kill ticks through contact. It provides up to 8 months of protection for small dogs under 18 lbs and puppies at least 7 weeks old, and it is water-resistant and non-greasy. ★ Ideal forIt specifically suits dogs needing coverage across flea life stages and tick life stages because imidacloprid kills adult fleas and flea larvae while flumethrin repels and kills all life stages of ticks. |
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Elanco Credelio Quattro Chewable Tablets for Dogs 3.3 lbs and Over
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£155.28 ≈ | lotilaner, moxidectin, praziquantel, and pyrantel | Once monthly | One month | — | ✓ | — | Oral chewable tablet given with food or within 30 minutes of a meal |
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Credelio Quattro is a monthly oral chewable tablet for dogs and puppies weighing 3.3 lbs or more. It protects against fleas, ticks, heartworm disease, roundworms, hookworms, and tapeworms. ★ Ideal forIt suits dogs needing protection across multiple flea and tick life stages because lotilaner kills adult fleas and treats and controls four tick species, while the product also provides monthly coverage against several internal parasites.
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