Fleas and ticks, unfortunately, are not just a nuisance for your pets—they can also cause health problems for you, like Lyme disease. That’s why it’s important to use the right flea and tick prevention products regularly to keep your pet (and yourself) comfortable and happy. Here are the best products in the market.
Nex Gard Soft Chew for Dogs
One of the best ways to prevent your dog from experiencing the discomfort and annoyance of fleas is by giving it an effective, fast-acting monthly chewable medication. Our top pick, NexGard Soft Chew for Dogs, provides a safe dose of afoxolaner, which is directly absorbed into the bloodstream to kill fleas before they can lay eggs. In addition to using this product for its intended purpose of keeping fleas off dogs, it can also be used to help prevent infections that cause Lyme disease. The soft chews are available by prescription only, which makes them an expensive choice. Still, we love how well they work and that they can be given directly to your pup in lieu of mixing them with food or water.
Bravecto Chews for Dogs
Bravecto Chews for Dogs are prescription-only chews that kill fleas and ticks. It also protects against re-infestation for up to 12 weeks. Bravecto is particularly useful for dogs with thick or long coats where topical products can be harder to use correctly. Each chew starts killing ticks within 3 days. The product controls four tick species: black-legged ticks, American dog ticks, brown dog ticks, and lone star ticks.
Adams Plus Flea & Tick Shampoo
It’s not easy to give your dog a bath, so you want the process to be as simple and painless as possible. Adams Plus Flea & Tick Shampoo was designed to make bathing your pup as easy as possible. Not only does this shampoo lather into a rich foam that gets rid of dirt and debris, but it also kills fleas and ticks before they can lay more eggs. The shampoo is gentle on the skin and contains aloe, lanolin, coconut extract, and oatmeal. It also contains an IGR, which can kill and prevent flea infestation for up to 28 days. Use it to get your dog squeaky clean at the same time!
