What are the most affordable dog flea and tick prevention options available?
This page compares 4 dog flea and tick prevention options with verified specifications and prices. Top options include Fiprotec Fiprotec Spot-On, Ultrum Ultrum Line-Up Spot On, NexGard NexGard. Prices range from £5 to £44. All data is sourced from manufacturer documentation and specialist retailers.
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Fiprotec Fiprotec Spot-On
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£5.16 ≈ | Fipronil | Every 4 weeks | Fleas up to 5 weeks and ticks up to 4 weeks | — | ✓ | — | Apply directly to the skin between the shoulder blades and at the base of the neck |
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Fiprotec Spot-On is a topical fipronil treatment that kills fleas within 24 hours and ticks within 48 hours. It suits dogs and puppies from 8 weeks old weighing at least 2kg, with repeat application every 4 weeks. ★ Ideal forIt suits budget-conscious dog owners because it is an affordable monthly spot-on treatment with prices starting at 6.99 GBP and provides flea protection for up to 5 weeks.
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Ultrum Ultrum Line-Up Spot On
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£5.37 ≈ | Permethrin 65% m/v and Pyriproxyfen 8% m/v | Monthly | Fleas up to 4 weeks; ticks up to 3 weeks; flea eggs and larvae up to 5 months | — | ✓ | — | Part the hair and apply the full tube directly to the skin from between the shoulder blades to the base of the tail; allow to dry naturally |
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Ultrum Line-Up Spot On is a topical flea and tick treatment containing permethrin and pyriproxyfen. It kills adult fleas and ticks on contact while disrupting the flea life cycle, and is suitable for dogs and puppies aged 6 weeks or older. ★ Ideal forThis is an affordable option because a single monthly spot-on application kills fleas for up to 4 weeks, controls ticks for up to 3 weeks, and helps prevent flea eggs and larvae from developing for up to 5 months.
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NexGard NexGard
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£24.84 ≈ | afoxolaner | once every 30 days | 30 days | — | ✓ | — | oral chew |
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NexGard is a beef-flavored oral chew that kills fleas and controls several tick species for 30 days. It suits dogs and puppies at least 8 weeks old and weighing 4 lb or more. ★ Ideal forNexGard can be an affordable option because its once-monthly oral chew provides 30 days of flea and tick protection, with a 3-chew pack listed at 33.63.
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Seresto Seresto Collar
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£44.31 ≈ | Imidacloprid and flumethrin | Continuous release | Up to 8 months | ✓ | ✓ | — | Fit the collar around the dog's neck with room for two fingers |
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Seresto is a dog flea and tick collar that continuously releases imidacloprid and flumethrin for up to 8 months. It is water-resistant, suitable for puppies 7 weeks and older, and is worn continuously around the neck. ★ Ideal forIt suits affordable dog flea and tick prevention because one collar provides up to 8 months of continuous protection without monthly application. |
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