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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 October 29th, 2025
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Updated on October 29th, 2025
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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 29th, 2025
At some point in your pet’s life, you might want to switch from one flea and tick medication to another. So, how do you make the transition?
Updated on October 29th, 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 August 12th, 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 August 12th, 2025
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 August 12th, 2025
I’m glad you are concerned about keeping ticks off of your dog. They can spread lots of different diseases. I prefer an oral flea/tick tablet like Nexgard (lasts one month) or Bravecto (lasts 3 months) . The only flea/tick collar that I would recommend is the Serestro collar (lasts 8 months). All of these products work great and your veterinarian probably has one or more of them at their clinic. I hope this helps. Thanks for using Boop by Petco!
Updated on August 12th, 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 Boop by Petco.
Updated on August 12th, 2025