Compare K-9 Advantix

So, I took the time to compare K-9 Advantix to Frontline Plus For Dogs and Advantage flea killer for dogs, on price and active ingredients and here's what I found:

K-9 Advantix: Manufactured by Bayer, and has active ingredients called Imidacloprid and Permethrin. It may have side effects such as itching, burning and numbness. However, Advantix got a 5-star rating from its reviewers and Advantage and Frontline only earned 4-stars.

If you buy a 12-months' supply, your costs will range from $12.75/month to $14.42/month depending on the size of your dog.

Advantage Flea Products This is also made by Bayer, but it only has ONE active ingredient (Imidacloprid - the same as canine Advantix). No negative side effects were listed, but it's always good to keep an eye on your pet to see if he has an adverse reaction. Advantage was cheaper, too, ranging from $10.75/month to $11.58/month depending on the size of your dog.

K-9 Advantix for dogs and Advantage flea products come in 4 sizes - Green, Teal, Red, and Blue - so you can select the right one for your dog's size.

So, if you're comparing K-9 Advantix to Advantage for dogs, you can see that they are made by the same manufacturer and Advantage is cheaper because it only has one active ingredient instead of two. Depending on your dog's sensitivity and the severity of the fleas in your area, it might make sense to start with Advantage to see if it meets your needs, and then "escalate" to Advantix if you need something stronger. Likewise, if your dog has had an adverse reaction to canine Advantix, you could ratchet down to Advantage and see if he's doing better without exposure to the ingredient Permethrin.

Frontline Flea Medicine This product is made by a completely different manufacturer, Merial, and has entirely different active ingredients: Fipronil and S-methoprene.

If your dog has had adverse reactions to either Advantix or Advantage, switching to Frontline will get him away from BOTH active ingredients in those products, and hopefully get him on something he is less sensitive to.

I will say I have had personal experience with Frontline and it was great - no problems whatsoever. You can read more Frontline Product Reviews here.

Frontline Plus has a different "price chart" system than canine Advantix or Advantage flea drops, so how the price compares for your dog's size might be a little different. The prices range from $13.42/month to $15.08/month so it's not quite as cheap as the other two medications.

However, you can get any of these medications at a great discount from what your vet charges if you go here You can also read product reviews and talk to a licensed pet pharmacist about your particular situation.