Here are the 7 things you should consider to purchase the best flea treatment for your dogs.

1. 7 Things To Consider Before Buying
Dog Flea Treatment

2. 1. Is the dog flea treatment safe for puppies?
The majority of the flea treatments out on the market can be used on dogs older than 7-8 weeks. Puppies that are
younger than this age range are typically too small to be exposed to the chemicals in these traditional flea
treatments. You should consult your veterinarian so that they may recommend a better alternative for your
puppy’s flea problem.
2. Does this flea treatment match my dog’s weight?
Always look at the back of the flea treatment product you’re about to buy and follow the guidelines. To assure
that your dog gets the proper amount of flea-eliminating chemicals you will have to make sure that you choose
the one that corresponds to the weight of your dog.
Attempting to use two doses of a small dog flea treatment for a large dog, or splitting one package of a large
dog treatment for two smaller dogs will not be effective and could be very dangerous for your dog.
3. Is this flea treatment made for dogs?
Might seem like something not to overlook, but you’d be surprised how many people out there think that all flea
treatment products are created equal. This is however, not the case and you cannot use the same flea treatment
product that you use on your cat for your dog. The companies that make these products like Advantage and
Frontline do make products for both dogs and cats but they are marketed as two different names, Fido and
Fluffy so make sure to read the labels.
4. How difficult is the treatment to administer?
The best flea treatment for your dog is essentially the one that you can apply yourself without having to bother
your veterinarian. The products made by the big companies today have “spot on” treatments that allow any dog
owner to squeeze a small amount of liquid in between your dog’s shoulder blades. The application takes only a
few seconds, should be repeated once a month, and should be applied to a spot that your dog would not be able
to reach and lick off.
5. Is this product generic?
If the flea treatment product you find is a generic brand, then you should stay away from it. With the great deal
of competition in this market, there are lots of inferior products out there claiming to be just like the big dog flea
treatment brands.
Do not fall for this marketing technique, as this is a complete lie.
What makes these products so different?
Let’s give them the benefit of the doubt and assume they are using the same chemicals (most generics don’t,
which is why they are less expensive), the major dog flea treatment brands are specially made to use the dog’s
natural oils in the skin to help spread the medication throughout their body. The majority of the generic brands
do not use this special technology, so the treatment isn’t as effective, since it doesn’t cover your dog’s entire
skin as it should.

3. 6. How fast does the treatment work?
If your dog has been scratching for some time then you better get a move on. Dogs have a different reaction to
flea bites and a lot of them are even allergic, which can pose a different level of treatment for each case. The
person most qualified to recommend a faster-working treatment is your veterinarian. Depending on how severe
your dog’s case is they might even suggest a special ointment to treat any lesions that may have appeared from
constant scratching.
7. Is there an all-natural alternative?
A chemical-free option for your dog is always the better option if you ask us. You can still eliminate those pesky fleas
from your dog’s life once and for all by choosing the right natural flea treatment for them.
So, the question now is, which natural ingredients are actually effective in killing fleas?
There are certain herbs, more specifically diatomaceous earth and powered pyrethrum. These two herbs have
statistically shown to fight fleas. What’s even more convenient is that both of these can be found at your local garden
store, which makes them very easy to find. However, before you go out and purchase any natural dog flea treatment,
make sure that your veterinarian gives the okay.