{"id":2637,"date":"2021-02-09T17:57:21","date_gmt":"2021-02-09T12:27:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/vetsupply.thepethost.com\/?p=2637"},"modified":"2023-02-09T11:36:20","modified_gmt":"2023-02-09T06:06:20","slug":"5-most-effective-flea-and-tick-treatments-in-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/vetsupply.thepethost.com\/5-most-effective-flea-and-tick-treatments-in-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Most Effective Flea and Tick Treatments in 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Now that the world is on the edge of defeating a global pandemic and people are getting back to living the \u2018normal\u2019 life, we are sure you would have already made a long list of outings to go on with your furry friends. But with the joy and excitement of such plans, comes along an unwanted risk of pets being infested by parasites like fleas and ticks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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These freeloaders aren\u2019t just pesky for our pets and houses, but can pose a serious threat to our health by spreading fatal diseases. They can be enough to drive you up the wall, albeit thankfully, there are a number of treatments available in the market that can destroy fleas and ticks in just a flash of time! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s\na list of best fleas and ticks treatments you should try in 2021:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
  1. Nexgard\u00a0 Spectra (Chewables):<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    Nexgard Spectra<\/a> from Merial is one of the best and most effective monthly flea and tick treatments for dogs. It\u2019s core ingredients Afoxolaner and Milbemycin Oxime disrupts the signals transmitted in the nervous system of parasites, and eventually paralyses them. And the best part about Nexgard Spectra is that it is not only efficient in controlling fleas and ticks, but is also active against heartworms, hookworms, ear mites, roundworms and whipworms and other parasites as it is a broad spectrum treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Furthermore, it is available in different packing; varied according to size of the dog and number of chews hence giving a lot of options to choose from as per your requirements. And, the chewables are readily accepted by dogs as they are beef flavored!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2 – Advocate (Topical treatment):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Advocate<\/a> from Bayer is another top class premium treatment for fleas, but is again a broad spectrum treatments so is also effective against roundworms, heartworms, whipworms and hookworms. It is a topical treatment, so spot on application is done needs on the dog\u2019s skin. Its active ingredients- Imidachoprid and Moxidectin attacks the central nervous system of these parasites, resulting into paralyses and death. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Moreover, the treatment is effective for a month after application and it kills 100% fleas in just 2 hours! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    3 – Bravecto (Topical Treatment & Chewables): <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Bravecto<\/a>, which is manufactured by MSD Animal Health, is an advanced solution for fleas, ticks, gastrointestinal nematodes and heartworms and ear mites. Its key ingredient- Fluralaner has high potency against fleas and ticks, and provides immediate relief by breaking their life-cycle before they lay eggs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Bravecto is available in two forms: <\/p>\n\n\n\n