Health & WellbeingWhat would be the best thing to give my australian shepherd to treat fleas? He is a year old and weighs about 40 pounds. We've tried a few different flea collars and none have seemed to work. They aren't as bad on him as they used to be but I just do
The top quality flea preventatives out there are Nexgard, Bravecto, Simparica, or Credelio. You can also try Advantix over the counter, but his has variable results. The itching is likely because he has a flea allergy. If this still doesn't resolve, then a vet visit is needed for allergy medication. I do hope that Ruger's itching and flea problem resolve soon! Best wishes and take care.
Updated on August 12th, 2025