What is the most effective flea prevention?

Flea treatments prevent and get rid of fleas by regularly using flea treatment for your pets. See your vet for advice on the best flea products that will work for your pet. Treat quickly: If you spot fleas on your pet, treat them quickly, as they can give your cat or dog tapeworms and diseases. Only give your pet flea treatment that's been recommended for them, ideally one prescribed by your vet. Products suitable for one species may not be suitable for another. Please talk to your vet about the best flea treatments for your pet and how often they should be used to help protect your pet, people, and the planet. It's essential to treat both your pet and your home, as fleas can survive in the environment without a host for many months. Treat regularly: you may need to treat your pet and home for fleas all year round if your home is centrally heated. Clean bedding regularly and vacuum furniture, floors and skirting boards to help destroy fleas at each stage of their lifecycle.

FRONTLINE Plus Spot On Flea And Tick Treatment Small Dog (2-10Kg) has 27 reviews and costs £24.00 - £35.00. FRONTLINE Plus Spot On Flea And Tick Treatment Medium Dog (10.01-20Kg) has 31 reviews and costs £23.00 - £37.50. FRONTLINE Spot On Flea & Tick Treatment Large Dog 20-40kg has 9 reviews and costs £21.80. Vet's Best Flea, Tick & Mite Away Spray For Dogs has 10 reviews and costs £8.00. Capstar Flea Treatment Tablet for Medium & Large Dogs has 9 reviews and costs £6.60. Advantage Spot-On Flea & Drontal Worming Tablet Treatment for Dogs has 10 reviews and costs £8.00 - £11.50. FRONTLINE Plus Spot-On Dog & Cat Flea & Tick Treatment has 42 reviews and costs £6.00 - £8.50. Advantage Chewable Flea & Tick Tablets for Dogs has multiple offers available and costs £22.99 - £26.99. Strikeback Super Strength Household Flea Control Kit has 11 reviews and costs £27.00. FRONTLINE Plus Spot On Flea And Tick Treatment X Large Dog (40.01-60Kg) has 5 reviews and costs £29.00 - £46.80. Beaphar FIPROtec COMBO Flea & Tick Spot-On Treatment for Dogs has 3 Pack and costs £18.00. FRONTLINE Plus Spot-On Flea & Tick and Drontal Worming Tablet Treatment for Dogs has 23 reviews and costs £11.00 - £15.00. FRONTLINE Spot On Flea & Tick Treatment Small Dog 2-10kg has 18 reviews and costs £23.10. Capstar Flea Treatment Tablet for Cats & Small Dogs has 7 reviews and costs £6.60. On Defence Spot-On Flea & Tick with Worming Tablet Treatment for Cats & Dogs has 25 reviews and costs £7.20 - £12.15. On Defence Spot-On Dog & Cat Flea & Tick Solution has 225 reviews and costs £5.00 - £7.00. Strikeback Flea Killing Fogger has 7g and costs £10.00. Johnsons 4fleas Spot-On Medium Dogs has 9 reviews and costs £10.00. Johnsons 4fleas Tablets For Larger Dogs has 17 reviews and costs £11.00. Johnsons 4fleas Spot-On Small Dogs & Puppies has 7 reviews and costs £9.00. Advantage Spot-On Flea Treatment for Dogs has 37 reviews and costs £15.10 - £15.30. Strikeback Rapid Action Household Flea Killer Spray has 38 reviews and costs £14.00. Johnsons 4fleas Tablets For Puppies & Small Dogs has 26 reviews and costs £10.00. FRONTLINE Spot On Flea & Tick Treatment Small Dog 2-10kg has 4 reviews and costs £31.40. Beaphar FIPROtec Flea & Tick Spot-On Treatment For Dogs has 14 reviews and costs £12.00. Strikeback Super Strength Triple Action Household Flea Spray has 18 reviews and costs £13.00. Johnsons House Flea Spray For Home Use has 18 reviews and costs £7.00. On Defence Spot-On Dog Flea & Tick Solution has 29 reviews and costs £17.25 - £20.65. Beaphar Canishield Flea & Tick Dog Collar Treatment has 8 reviews and costs £11.00 - £12.75. Beaphar FIPROtec Flea & Tick Spray Treatment for Cats & Dogs has 100ml and costs £15.00. Pets at Home Flea Flat Comb for Dogs & Cats has 3 reviews and costs £5.00. Advantage Spot-On Flea Treatment for Cats, Small Dogs & Rabbits has 35 reviews and costs £15.30.

Fleas and ticks can be picked up from other infested animals, such as other dogs, cats, or wildlife. Fleas can also be found in environments where infested animals have been, such as parks, yards, or boarding facilities. Spot-on flea treatments are usually liquid and applied to the skin, typically between the shoulder blades or along the back. These treatments contain insecticides that are absorbed into the dog's body through the skin, entering the bloodstream - when fleas come into contact with the treated area; they are killed or repelled. Some spot-on treatments also have additional ingredients to prevent flea eggs from hatching, such as Frontline Plus. Flea tablets, also known as oral flea medications, are ingested by the dog. These tablets contain chemicals that are absorbed into the bloodstream and circulate throughout the body. When fleas bite the dog, they are exposed to these chemicals, which either kill the fleas directly or disrupt their life cycle, preventing them from reproducing. Dog oral flea tablets provide systemic protection against fleas and can be an effective option for controlling infestations.