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You may have heard that flea and tick prevention are crucial for dogs and cats, but do you know why? Petco is sharing why and how to prioritize pest prevention for your pet.
Updated on June 19th, 2026
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Most pet parents are familiar with topical or oral flea and tick preventives. So which is better for your pet—topical or oral?
Updated on October 23rd, 2025
Learn about fleas: their life cycle, how they spread, how to detect a flea infestation, and how to protect your dog and home.
Updated on October 23rd, 2025
Find the best dog harness, collar or leash that suits your dog and will keep them comfortable and safe.
Updated on June 19th, 2026
Here is a selection of preventives: Spot-ons and/or chews: Advantage, Advantix Advantage Multi Frontline (ticks as well) Bravecto spot on (ticks as well) - for cats, in tablet form for dogs Simparica, Nexgard Revolution I hope you find something that suits you and your dog.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
I would recommend starting Flea and tick prevention now. If you use a collar I would recommend the Seresto collar. If you didn't want the collar than using a pill is typically the best for dogs. I don't see a lot of fleas and/or ticks when people use those products instead of topical. You can use Bravecto, Nexguard or Simparica. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
I recommend oral flea & tick preventatives. There are several brands, and all are effective: Nexgard, Simparica, and Credelio are monthly, or Bravecto which is given every 12 weeks. My top two are Nexgard and Bravecto. These are prescription products available from your veterinarian. Hope this helps!
Updated on September 24th, 2025
I do not recommend any flea or tick shampoos, these are usually not safe products and not as long lasting as more modern preventive treatment for fleas and ticks. here is the list of the best flea products on the market. Spot ons: Revoulution Advantage Advantage Multi Frontline (ticks as well) Tablets: Trifexis/comfortis Bravecto (ticks as well) - for dogs Collar: Seresto ( (ticks as well) House spary: Indoorex
Updated on September 24th, 2025
I think that certain flea collars can provide good protection against fleas and ticks for the right dog in the right area. Seresto is the product that I most often recommend. The collar has to stay on all the time, and bathing or swimming can alter the effectiveness of the collar, so if Mia is frequently in water or you don't want her to wear a collar all the time it might not be a good choice. Preventic is another collar, but there is concern for toxicity if the collar is ingested and there may be some concern if there are children or pets in the house that will be chronically exposed. I have also seen over the counter collars that have essential oils or pyrethrins as the active ingredient - in my opinion these don't work well. Your best bet is to ask your vet which collar they think would work best in your area.
Updated on September 24th, 2025