Best Dog Flea Treatment for 2022

You wrote it on the calendar. You set a reminder on your phone. You cleared your evening diary for the big event. Yet you still missed the big day – the day when Fido’s next spot-on flea treatment had to be administered.

So getting the treatment through your door every month as a reminder is a pretty genius idea in our mind. The monthly application means there are no awkward time frames to have to work out, and you always have it on time.

The formula has been made by experts and is able to kill fleas at every life stage, including the 95% which are in your home but as eggs and larvae. You simply tell Itch all about your dog, such as size and lifestyle, and you get a personalised monthly pack. You can also pick add-ons, such as worming treatment or

It will work out as cheaper than going through your vets and is delivered straight to your door so there is no need for last-minute pet shop visits. Protecting your pet has never been easier.

A monthly subscription service which will ensure you remember to apply the treatment, and it works out at a great price for protecting against fleas, ticks and worms.

You can choose their weight between 2kg and 35kg,

Frontline Plus kills the fleas which are on your pet within 24 hours, as well as stopping eggs from hatching and infecting your house. Lice and ticks are gone within 48 hours, and bathing up to once per month doesn’t affect the efficiency of the treatment.

Worms are often not completely clear on your pet, so it is good to have that peace of mind and stop them before they do start to develop intestinal worms.

Amongst some of the most effective treatment options on the market,  Advantage can be used both as treatment and prevention and is sure to stop your home being overcome too.

Biting lice on the dogs are also combatted, and flea larvae in the home are killed wherever they go, so if they have a nap on the sofa when you nop to the shops, you won’t be scratching while watching Coronation Street.

Fleas are killed within one day of treatment application, and options are available for dogs between 4 and 25kg+ (which works up to 40kg).

You get four pipettes in a packet, and these should be applied every four weeks, so one purchase will last around four months/a third of the year. A very cost-effective solution throughout the year and you have plenty of time before you need to remember to buy the next set.

Tablets are good for quickly tackling severe flea issues before you move on to the preventative measures. These tablets are great as they’re a one-size-fits-all solution so you don’t have to buy the one which suits your pooch.

To be effective, the dosage is 1 mg/kg, so dogs between 11 and 57kg need one Capstar 57mg tablet and those over 57kg will need two. The frequency of the treatment will depend on how bad the infestation is, so can be given daily until they are cleared, or every other day.

There is also a puppy or small dog version available.

Preventative spot-ons should be used once the infestation is gone, but if they do reappear, the tablets can be started again so this one packet of six tablets should see you through the issue.

While sprays and tablets are usually the norm, there are certain situations where a spray could be easier and more effective.

If your dog has a skin allergy from drops or does not respond well to them, this spray can kill fleas fast without having to soak into their skin and affect them. It is easy to use too – while for some animals it may be more difficult than a pipette, in general, you don’t have to keep them still and pinned down quite as much.

It would also be great to use on newborn puppies, when you want to apply something to them when they are in a group as opposed to separating them or moving them.

Good for puppies and smaller dogs over the age of four weeks old, these tablets are able to start working within just 15 minutes, so you can tackle the issue ASAP.

The benefit of a tablet is that it leaves no residue on their skin, and can also be easier to give to some pets if yours is a bit excitable. It is also safe to use in conjunction with other flea treatments though, so you can use the tablets to clear cases of fleas immediately and then the spot-on to prevent further infestations.

They’re a great price to say you get six tablets, which can be used daily until the problem is cleared. 95% efficacy should be seen within six hours and 100% after 24 hours, so the likelihood is that it will be a one-off treatment as long as you use spot-on to prevent them in the long term.

For small dogs 2-10kg and from the age of 8 weeks, this treatment can kill fleas within 24 hours and ticks within 48.

It is veterinary approved and is so good that it was once prescription-only. It can be used in pregnancy and on nursing bitches, which again reduces the chance of any offspring becoming infected. Bathing and shampooing don’t affect the efficiency of the product as long as this doesn’t occur more than once per month.

Extra-large dogs often need two regular pipettes applied, which not only works out as more expensive vs if you owned a small dog, but it can be a pain for them to stand still long enough for you to also part the fur at their tail.

This works just the same as the other Frontline products, killing fleas in 24 hours and ticks in 48 hours, except it will do this on dogs between 40 and 60kg. It will even work on dogs over 60kg, except you need two pipettes.

You can buy three or six pipettes, but the bigger packet works out as better value and saves you that bit more bother in the long run.

A product which shows that despite our better nature, budget doesn’t always have to mean bad.

Able to buy for small, medium or large dogs, and in a variety of pack sizes, this spot-on contains fipronil, which is the same active ingredient which is in Frontline.

It is clinically proven to have fully worked within 48 hours and works for four weeks before another application is due. A few users have said that it didn’t work to tackle existing flea infestations, but that it seems to really do the job when preventing further issues, so it is definitely a great pick if you’re looking for something long-term to apply but don’t want to spend over the odds for it.

Different strengths are available for small, medium, large and extra-large dogs, making this Beaphar one of the best picks for choice. Great if you have a few dogs in your home of all different sizes and want to give them the same product.

It kills both fleas and ticks, and many users report that while other brands irritated their dog’s skin, this one left it clear, so it seems a lot more gentle for any dogs with sensitivities.

It is a really great price as well, so great if you want something which acts as a preventative measure but you don’t want to spend too much until you know it gives good results.