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Best flea/tick medicine for dogs in rural Texas? K9 Advantix II not enough?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Staffordshire Bull Terrier | Female | spayed | 2 years and 5 months old | 53 lbs

Best flea and tick medicine? We live in Texas, in a rural area with tall grass and lots of trees. Currently using K9 Advantix II.

4 Answers

Most Helpful Answer

Answered By Menolly Cote, DVM, CVA

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on June 24th, 2017

There are many good flea and tick preventatives on the market. My first choice is Bravecto which is a chewable tablet that lasts 3 months. This product requires a prescription. If you're looking for something over the counter I prefer the Seresto collar which lasts 8 months. Both products are good for fleas and ticks

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Answered By Dr. Elizabeth
Veterinarian
Published on December 7th, 2017
You can buy those products at Petco for Beaux. I would advise to only purchase Frontline or Advantix. I would not get anything cheaper than that. Be aware that these are still your best over the counter products but fleas are developing immunity to them. In general, the oral products like Simparica and Bravecto are the best. Please post if you have any additional questions.
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Answered By Laura Johnson VMD
Veterinarian
Published on August 14th, 2017
Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

There are many great medications on the market to prevent fleas and ticks. I like the oral medications that the dog just eats. Nexgard and Simparica are monthly and Bravecto in one chewable pill ever THREE months! There is also a great collar on the market that lasts for EIGHT months called Seresto. You Vet is likely to have at least one of these products.

I hope this helps! Good luck!
1Pet Parents found this answer helpful
Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM
Veterinarian
Published on March 5th, 2018
Thanks for visiting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. I really like the following products for small dogs: Simparica (30 day protection per pill), Nexgard (30 day protection per pill) or Bravecto (90 day protection per pill). They all also do tick prevention as well and are flavoared, so they are relatively easy to give because your pet thinks its a treat. Ask your veterinarian if these are available at their clinic, becuase different clinics carry different products in house. i hope this was helpful! Best wishes and take care.
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