Best points:

• Once a month tasty chew
• Kills fleas already on the dog within 8 hours
• Kills ticks as well as fleas
• Safe in dogs from 8 weeks old or 2kg bodyweight

Watch out for:

• Not for use in cats
• Ensure entire dose is consumed or you must redose
• Not tested in breeding animals

Budget:$ 39.11 To $ 156.46

Best points:

• Tasty chew for flea and tick control
• Kills fleas within 8 hours
• Dose once every 3 months for flea control
• (Once every 4 months dosing for paralysis tick control)
• Safe for puppies from 8 weeks old
• Can be used in pregnant, lactating and breeding dogs

Watch out for:

• Not for use in cats
• Should be given with food to improve absorption
• Ensure entire dose is consumed or you must redose

Budget:$ 38.45 To $ 156.46

Best points:

• Chewable flavoured tablet for flea control
• Once a month dose
• Can be used in cats and dogs (note different dose rates for each)
• Starts killing fleas in just 30 minutes
• Kills 100% fleas on your dog within 4 hours, and 100% of fleas on your cat within 24 hours
• Safe in puppies and kittens from 14 weeks old

Watch out for:

• Not fully tested in breeding and lactating pets
• Discuss with vet before using in pets with epilepsy
• Ensure entire dose is consumed or you must re-dose

Budget:$ 60.80 To $ 144.86

Best points:

• Controls fleas and heartworms (NOTE: discuss heartworm treatment with your vet before using Comfortis Plus, as your pet may require a blood test)
• Once a month dose
• Starts killing fleas in just 30 minutes
• Controls 100% fleas in dogs within 4 hours

Watch out for:

• Not for use in cats
• Not fully tested in breeding and lactating pets
• Discuss with vet before using in pets with epilepsy

Budget:$ 47.29 To $ 112.59

Best points:

• Controls fleas, most stomach worms and heartworms (NOTE: discuss heartworm treatment with your vet before using Sentinel, as your pet may require a blood test)
• Once a month dose
• Safe in puppies from 6 weeks old
• Kills 100% fleas in dogs within 4 hours
• Tested safe in breeding and lactating dogs

Watch out for:

• Does not kill adult fleas currently on the dog - use Capstar to kill adult fleas on your dog now; Sentinel prevents flea eggs and larvae developing in your dog’s surroundings, breaking the flea life cycle.
• Give with a full meal

Budget:$ 44.10 To $ 199.79

Best points:

• Oral tablet for cats and dogs
• Rapidly kills adult fleas on your pet from 30 minutes to 24 hours after administration
• Safe to use in puppies and kittens from 4 weeks old
• Safe to use in pregnant bitches and queens

Watch out for:

• No residual activity after 24 hours; must repeat treatment if new fleas seen on pet

Budget:$ 20.80

Best points:

• Spot-on for cats and dogs which repels and kills fleas
• Use once a month for flea control
• Stops fleas biting within 3-5 minutes and kills flea adults and larvae within 20 minutes
• Works on contact - so fleas don’t have to bite your pet!
• Also kills fleas in the pet’s surrounds
• Suitable for puppies of any age (no need to treat until weaning as treatment of mother protects the young)
• Safe in pregnant and lactating animals

Watch out for:

• Advantage is waterfast (swimming, bathing, rain exposure). However, if washing your dog during use of this product, Bayer advises that a soap-free shampoo be used, no less than 14 days after treatment.

Budget:$ 39.85 To $ 130.00

Best points:

• Spot-on for cats and dogs which repels and kills fleas
• Use once a month for flea control
• Also treats most stomach worms and heartworms (NOTE: discuss heartworm treatment with your vet before using Advocate as your pet may require a blood test)
• Stops fleas biting within 3-5 minutes and kills flea adults and larvae within 20 minutes
• Works on contact - so fleas don’t have to bite your pet!
• Also kills fleas in the pet’s surrounds
• Suitable for puppies from 7 weeks old and kittens from 9 weeks old
• Not tested in pregnant and lactating animals for safety

Watch out for:

• Advocate is waterfast (swimming, bathing, rain exposure). However, if washing your dog during use of this product, Bayer advises that a soap-free shampoo be used, no less than 14 days after treatment.

Budget:$ 37.90 To $ 208.30

Best points:

• Spot-on which repels and kills fleas and ticks
• apply every 4 weeks for flea control (apply every 2 weeks for paralysis tick control)
• stops fleas biting within 3-5 minutes and kills flea adults and larvae within 20 minutes
• works on contact - so fleas don’t have to bite your pet!
• also kills fleas in the pet’s surrounds
• also kills mosquitoes, stable flies, sandflies
• safe for puppies from 7 weeks old
• can be used on pregnant and lactating bitches

Watch out for:

• Not for use in cats - toxic to cats; ensure cohabiting cats do not lick the product off your dog
• Advantix iswaterfast (swimming, bathing, rain exposure). However, if washing your dog during use of this product, Bayer advises that a soap-free shampoo be used, no less than 14 days after treatment.

Budget:$ 37.70 To $ 150.48

Best points:

• Spot-on for cats and dogs which kills fleas
• Once a month treatment
• Kills flea eggs and larvae in your pet’s environment thus preventing reinfestation
• Kills on contact - fleas do not have to bite your pet for Activyl to work
• Kills 90% of fleas within 12 hours of first application
• Suitable for cats and dogs over 8 weeks old and over 1.5kg bodyweight
• Water-fast in dogs and effective after shampooing in dogs and cats

Budget:$ 11.09 To $ 138.99

Best points:

• Spot-on for cats and dogs which kills fleas
• Also for tick control in dogs only
• Apply every 4 weeks for flea control (apply every 2 weeks for paralysis tick control in dogs)
• Kills fleas on your pet within 12 - 24 hours
• Also prevents flea eggs and larvae developing in the pets surrounds, breaking the flea cycle
• Safe for puppies and kittens from 8 weeks old
• Can be used on breeding, pregnant and lactating bitches
• Product is water-fast.

Watch out for:

• Not for use in cats - toxic to cats; ensure cohabiting cats do not lick the product off your dog
• Advantix iswaterfast (swimming, bathing, rain exposure). However, if washing your dog during use of this product, Bayer advises that a soap-free shampoo be used, no less than 14 days after treatment.

Budget:$ 35.70 To $ 115.96

Best points:

• spot-on for cats and dogs which kills fleas
• also controls heartworm, most stomach worms, ear mites and other parasites. (NOTE: discuss heartworm treatment with your vet before using Revolution as your pet may require a blood test)
• apply once a month
• also prevents flea eggs and larvae developing in the pets’ surrounds, breaking the flea cycle
• safe for puppies and kittens from 6 weeks old
• can be used on pregnant and lactating females
• waterproof after 2 hours and won’t wash off

Watch out for:

• Ensure your pet is totally dry before applying Revolution

Budget:$ 34.45 To $ 183.94

Best points:

• Spray which kills fleas and ticks on cats and dogs
• kills fleas for up to 12 weeks in dogs and up to 8 weeks in cats
• safe in puppies and kittens from 2 days old
• safe for breeding, pregnant and lactating bitches

Watch out for:

• Ensure your pet is totally dry before applying Frontline products. Do not bathe or shampoo your pet for at least 48 hours.

Budget:$ 27.02 To $ 88.96

Best points:

• Cost-effective rinse for fleas, ticks, flies and biting insects in dogs and horses
• Re-apply weekly to dogs for flea and tick control
• Can be diluted for use as a spray or dip / rinse
• Safe in puppies from 3 months old

Watch out for:

• toxic to cats; do not use in cats

Budget:$ 19.89 To $ 57.47

Best points:

• Cost-effective rinse for fleas, ticks, and lice on cats and dogs of all ages
• Repeat application as required to control infestations

Watch out for:

• Can be used in cats but may cause some dribbling and unsteady gait in some cats

Budget:$ 10.99 To $ 95.83

Best points:

• Carpet and kennel spray for fleas ( - all stages), flies, spiders, ants mosquitoes
• Use as a yard spray, and on cages, kennels, bedding and sleeping areas
• All natural ingredients (natural linalool, sesame oil, emulsifiers, water)

Watch out for:

• Spot-test on carpets and upholstery before use

Budget:$ 11.99

Best points:

• Kills fleas and flea pupae for up to 9 months in the entire house
• breaks the flea life-cycle

Watch out for:

• Vacuum all areas where pets spend time (lounge, beds, carpets, kennels etc) and wash pet’s bedding before using the flea bomb
• Follow directions for area coverage
• Pets and humans must vacate the house at the time of treatment and for 2 hours after the treatment time

Budget:$ 14.29