Protecting your canine companion from fleas, ticks and other parasites is not just limited to their comfort, but also ensures their sound health and vitality. However, with a wide range of products available in the market, choosing the right one can be challenging. To make it simpler for you, we have come up with two popular and reliable parasite protections, Bravecto and Frontline Plus. Although both promise to be effective, they differ in various ways.
In this blog post, we have done the comparison between Bravecto and Frontline Plus to help you make an informed choice for your furry companion.
Bravecto vs. Frontline Plus – An overview
Bravecto is a long-lasting, rapid-action, highly palatable, flavored chewable flea and tick treatment for dogs and puppies 6 months of age and older, weighing 4.4 lbs or greater. This easy-to-administer formula kills adult fleas, treats and prevents flea infestations, and treats and controls tick infestations including Black-legged tick, American dog tick, Brown dog tick and Asian longhorned tick for 12 weeks.
Moreover, it effectively treats and controls Lone Star tick infestations for 8 weeks and eliminates fleas that may cause flea allergy dermatitis (FAD).
Key Specifications
- Highly effective, oral flea and tick treatment
- Flavored chews for convenient administration
- Fast-action, long-lasting formula
- Kills adult fleas and treats and prevents flea infestations
- Kills fleas that may cause flea allergy dermatitis (FAD)
- Protects against Black-legged tick, American dog tick, Brown dog tick and Asian longhorned tick infestations for 12 weeks
- Treats and controls Lone Star tick infestations for 8 weeks
- Recommended for dogs and puppies 6 months of age and older, weighing 4.4 lbs or greater
Frontline Plus is a highly effective, quick-action, water-resistant, easy-to-apply, spot-on flea and tick treatment for dogs and puppies 8 weeks of age and older, weighing at least 5 lbs. This monthly formula kills adult fleas, flea eggs and flea larvae and prevents all flea life stages (eggs, larvae, pupae) from developing. It also prevents existing as well as new flea infestations and eliminates fleas that may cause flea allergy dermatitis (FAD).
Additionally, it kills all tick life stages (larva, nymph and adult), including American dog tick, Brown dog tick, Black-legged tick and Lone star tick. It aids in the prevention of Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases. Frontline Plus is also beneficial in eliminating chewing lice infestations and controlling sarcoptic mange infestations.
Key Specifications
- Broad-spectrum, easy-to-apply spot-on treatment
- Fast-action, water-resistant monthly formula
- Kills adult fleas, flea eggs, and flea larvae
- Prevents existing and new flea infestations
- Kills fleas that may cause flea allergy dermatitis (FAD)
- Kills all tick life stages (larva, nymph and adult)
- Protects against four tick species, including American dog tick, Brown dog tick, Black-legged tick and Lone star tick
- Beneficial in preventing Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases
- Controls sarcoptic mange and chewing lice infestations
- Safe for use in breeding, pregnant and lactating dogs
- Recommended for dogs and puppies from 8 weeks of age, weighing at least 5 lbs
Bravecto and Frontline Plus – Comparison Table
The chart below shows the comparison of the characteristics of Bravecto and Frontline Plus:
Key Takeaways
In the end, we can clearly see that both Bravecto and Frontline Plus are highly effective and easy-to-administer flea and tick treatments for dogs. However, they both differ in their composition, mode of application, dosage frequency, etc. Therefore, choosing between the two depends largely on your dog’s age, weight, parasite coverage and individual preferences.
Frontline Plus offers monthly protection against fleas, black-legged ticks, brown dog ticks, American dog ticks and lone star ticks, lice and sarcoptic mange. Bravecto, on the other hand, is effective against fleas, black-legged ticks, brown dog ticks, American dog ticks and Asian longhorned ticks for 12 weeks and lone star ticks for 8 weeks.
Educate yourself on the benefits both these treatments offer to pick the one that suits your pet’s requirements. No matter what you choose, always consult the veterinarian for tailored recommendations.