There are tons of ways to protect your dog from fleas.
In addition to traditional insecticides, natural antiparasitics now occupy an important place.
Some are based on essential oils, others on natural pyrethrum, and all are intended not to kill parasites, but to ward off them.
This is called insect repellents.
These may not be sufficient in the event of a heavy infestation.
Hence the importance of choosing the right
flea control products for your dog
, taking into account many different criteria.
Flea control products for dogs come in many different forms.
For example, there are shampoos and powders, to be applied at bath time, but also sprays, to be sprayed on the animal's coat at any time, in its kennel or on a walk, anti-flea and anti-tick pipettes. , which are among the most effective products, as are flea collars and tablets.
The shape of the flea control should be chosen not only according to your dog's needs, but also his preferences.
Some, for example, will not stand to wear a silicone flea collar.
Our selection :
Seresto flea collar
Frontline Flea Spray
Frontline combo flea pipettes
Vetocanis anti-flea shampoo
Beaphar flea powder
Prozadalan antiparasitic collar
Beaphar antiparasitic pipettes
Spray 2 in 1 Vétosan
Petuchi organic insect repellent
Segminismart flea collar
How to choose the best flea control for dogs?
The choice of an anti-flea for dogs is fundamental, not only because it will preserve the health of your dog, but also because it will be the guarantor of his well-being.
But for that, it is still necessary to choose in what form to give anti-fleas to your dog ...
Tablets for dogs prone to fleas or ticks
Is your companion particularly prone to fleas or ticks?
So, it will be advisable to choose a powerful and effective anti-flea for him.
Sold directly in veterinary clinics, anti-flea and tick tablets are particularly effective in the fight against parasites.
A tablet lasts on average three months, which allows not to repeat the treatment too often.
Flea collars for ease
Do you tend to forget your dog's anti-flea or anti-tick treatment?
If your companion can handle it, the flea collar may be the best solution for you.
Very easy to install around your pet's neck, it effectively repels parasites and has the advantage of being active for up to 8 months, i.e. a full season.
Each year, you will only have to put on the collar in March and remove it in November to ensure your dog is fully protected.
Anti-flea pipettes for efficiency
Pipettes are undoubtedly one of the best flea control products for dogs.
Efficient and easy to apply, they repel parasites and eliminate those that have already invaded your companion's coat.
Their only flaw: they require one application per month.
Where to apply anti-fleas on your dog?
Applying a pest control is usually very easy for owners wishing to treat their dogs against fleas and ticks.
But be careful, because the area of application depends above all on the type of anti-fleas chosen!
Where to apply flea powders, sprays and shampoos?
Have you decided to take flea prevention action for your dog?
Several products will help you repel parasites.
Flea shampoo, for example, is applied all over your dog's coat when bathing your dog, like a regular shampoo.
As for the powders and sprays, they are applied on dry hair, also on the entire coat of your companion.
Do you want to please your dog by offering him a new mat or basket, but are afraid that the latter will end up infested by fleas?
Some anti-flea sprays are compatible with textiles!
Where to apply the anti-flea pipettes?
For anti-flea pipettes, the process is different.
You will have to aim at the base of your dog's neck, remove a line of hair of about 3 centimeters until it reaches the skin, and apply the product contained in the pipette directly to the skin.
For better efficiency, it is advisable to apply half of the pipette at neck level, and the other half on the back, at the base of the tail.
Be careful to wait until the areas are perfectly dry before stroking your dog again.
How to use the tablets and collars for dogs?
The tablets are to be given like any other medicine, by mouth.
Dogs are generally not resistant to it, which makes it easier to catch them.
As for dog collars, they are to be adjusted to the size of your dog's neck, just like GPS collars, and then simply installed like a classic collar, making sure that it does not hurt your pet on a regular basis.
When to apply flea control to your dog?
The application of an anti-flea for dogs is done more or less regularly depending on the type of anti-fleas chosen.
The period runs from monthly to every eight months on average.
When to apply flea powders, sprays and shampoos?
Anti-flea powders, sprays and shampoos are products to be used in prevention.
They can therefore be applied from time to time from early spring to fall.
For example, it will be advisable to apply anti-flea spray or powder to your dog's coat before each walk in the forest.
When to apply the anti-flea pipettes?
The anti-flea pipettes are to be applied on average every four to eight weeks.
The manufacturers generally state that the product works for 4 weeks against ticks and 8 weeks against fleas.
Applying it every month will therefore offer complete protection.
When to renew a flea collar?
Most flea collars on the market are effective for up to eight months, which is roughly the time period when fleas and ticks are active.
You can therefore put on your dog's flea collar in early March and remove it in November, for optimal protection throughout the summer.
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