What is the Best Flea Treatment for Dogs

Routinely treating your pet for fleas is an essential part of their care. Not only does it keep fleas from biting your pet, but it can also prevent them from getting tapeworm infestations, as well as preventing an infestation within your home. 

And when it comes to our pets, we all want the very best. That’s where we come in. 

We’ve made a list of the best over-the-counter flea treatment options for your cat or dog, all of which are available at competitive prices without the need for a vet’s prescription. 

The Best Flea Treatment for Dogs 

What is the best flea treatment for dogs depends on a number of factors, such as how much time they spend outdoors, their environment, and how easy it is to administer treatments to them. Here we cover the different types of flea treatments for dogs so you can find the best treatment for your dog. 

Spot On Flea Treatment for Dogs

Perhaps one of the most popular flea and tick treatments for dogs is spot-on flea treatments. These simple and easy-to-use treatments come as a pre-measured pipette depending on your dog’s body weight, and typically offer up to four weeks of protection.

These treatments are quick and easy to apply, but they do require you to hold your dog still while you apply them. This can be tricky with big or particularly energetic dogs since you may have to spread the dosage along multiple spots on your dog's back. 

Some of these treatments, like the Advantage Spot-On Flea Treatment, only treat flea infestations. If you want to offer them added parasite protection, then why not try a more broad-spectrum treatment, like the Beaphar FIPROtec COMBO for Dogs? 

Flea Collars for Dogs 

If you want a flea and tick treatment that lasts, then why not try a dog flea collar, like this Seresto Collar for dogs? These odourless and non-greasy collars provide your pet with up to 8 months oif parasite protection in just one collar. 

Much like a spot-on treatment, the active ingredients are released from the collar, where here they can then work their way into your dog’s skin and fur to repel and kill fleas and ticks on contact. Plus, these collars are also water resistant and don’t require fleas to bite your pet to kill them, which can be good for dogs with allergies or skin conditions that may be irritated by fleas biting. 

Flea Shampoos for Dogs

If your dog is already suffering from a flea infestation, then the priority should be getting those fleas off and offering your dog relief from the biting. One of the best ways you can do this is by giving your dog a thorough bath with a medicated flea shampoo for dogs, like the Beaphar Flea Shampoo for Dogs. 

Not only will this product kill fleas on your dog, but it’ll also wash all the remnants of the infestation from their skin, such as their eggs and flea dirt (faeces), leaving your dog feeling much better and with a lovely shiny coat to boot. 

However, these shampoos shouldn’t be used long-term on your pet, so it’s worth looking into another routine flea treatment once the infestation is gone.

Fleas are more than just a nuisance and can lead to a number of other issues with your dog, not to mention within your home. To find out more about how you can protect both your home and pets from fleas, check out our guide below. Or, why not check out our full range of dog flea treatments? 

This post is an opinion and should only be used as a guide. You should discuss any change to your pet’s care or lifestyle thoroughly with your vet before starting any program or treatment.