Amazon Basics Preventative Flea and Tick Topical Treatment for Small Dogs (5-22 pounds), 6 Count, Packaging May Vary

this flea medication works! a few things to note that i’ve seen in the reviews and it doesn’t seem like people do too much research - not to be abrasive but don’t miss out on a good product because people don’t read. this product is easy to use, effective, and provides protection from all life stages of fleas when used continuously. 1. your dog is still itching after you apply the medication because they have flea bites. they will continue to itch for a few days or weeks until the bites are gone. you can use a oatmeal or anti itch shampoo to help. itching doesn’t necessarily mean continuing biting. 2. you need to get it on to their skin and follow the directions which includes continuing in a line down their back from collar to beginning of tail. 3. if you have an active infestation you should couple this product with a oral medication. it is safe to mix most oral and topical preventatives/treatments. you also need to wash their bedding and vacuum. you can treat these items with diatomaceous earth - put it on bedding or carpet and then vacuum it up. if you don’t feel like doing this just throw the stuff away. you also need to empty your vacuum canister in a bag and take it to the garbage for best results. you should also bathe your dog (ideally before applying this medication but if not, after it’s been a few days so not to wash the medication off), it is acceptable to do this with dawn dish soap which is especially effective for fleas. 4. fleas have a life cycle so if you are struggling with an infestation you probably need to repeat the above directions in #3 every week for about 6 weeks in order to kill the fleas. you should readminister an oral medication once a week as well that kills adult fleas. 5. yes dogs die from preventative flea medication. they also die from tapeworms that they get from fleas and fleas are miserable and pesky. it is a cost benefit analysis. dogs die from all sorts of flea medication, generic, oral, topical, or collars. dogs also die from annual vaccinations. it is a possibility that is listed in the information on this preventative - people simply don’t think it’ll be their dog. one of my dogs gets seizures from oral flea medication which is why we practice prevention from everyone else in the house and we have her on topical only. 6. this is a generic version of a brand name product. it is the same dosage and ingredients as frontline. the big makers of pet medications have spent billions of dollars in advertising and litigation to make generic pet medications difficult to find and utilize. this is worth a try and it’s a great value for the price. just remember before panicking at the reviews that we have a literacy crisis in the US.

I recently started using this as flea medicine for my dog, and I couldn’t be happier with the results! After struggling with pesky fleas for far too long, I was eager to find a solution that actually worked, and this product exceeded my expectations. First and foremost, the application process was incredibly easy. Whether you choose the topical solution or chewable tablet (depending on the product version), administering it to my dog was a breeze. She barely noticed the treatment, which is a huge relief for both of us! The directions were clear and straightforward, making it simple to ensure I was applying or giving the correct dosage. Within just a few days of using it, I noticed a significant reduction in fleas. My dog stopped scratching and biting at her fur as much, which was such a relief to see. It’s clear that this product is effective, as it not only eliminated the existing fleas but also provided ongoing protection against future infestations. I also appreciate that it is made with safe ingredients. As a pet owner, I’m always concerned about what I’m applying to my dog's skin or giving her to ingest. This product is vet-recommended and made with quality components that I trust for my furry friend. Additionally, the value for money is fantastic. Compared to other flea treatments I've tried, this delivers results without breaking the bank. With a few doses providing lasting protection, it’s a worthwhile investment in my dog’s health and comfort. Overall, I wholeheartedly recommend this flea stuff for anyone dealing with fleas in their pets. It’s effective, easy to use, and provides peace of mind knowing my dog is protected. We’re finally able to enjoy our time together without the worry of fleas!

I'm so angry at Amazon and they've caused me to have to remove ticks and get medicinal meds because this product doesn't work at all! I've NEVER had a problem with the topical meds for ticks and fleas on all of my dogs throughout the years, this is the first time I literally had a problem. The first time I used it, I swore it dried to fast so the second time I put it on, I timed it and the product dried before a half hour was up – NO product like this dries that fast, I asked both Petco & Petsmart employees and they said "that sounds like a bad product" and when asking the vet, they told me just to go back to my old meds because they wouldn't trust that just on that fact alone. And during the last two months of use, my poor pup has suffered so much itches and I had to pick so many ticks off him while we walk - I can literally see them jump on him while walking and remove them instantly, but I never had that with the other brands. It also looks like there's hardly any product in each tube - it comes out like water and it dries within ten minutes! Just ridiculous - I don't like that I have to wait a whole day to pet my pup on the upper back area when I put the good topical meds, but at least I know it's working; Amazon basically is selling a dangerous product that doesn't work. Very upset because this is my baby, a family member - it's not like the wrong size t-shirt or something. And then buying some of the medicinal shampoos on here became a fiasco too and just made the whole experience even worse. I just highly recommend you don't buy this med if you love your pup because it will not protect them and no way is it waterproof, I just know that is a bogus claim after all of the other issues above. Very upset and hope this helps prevent other pups from getting sick.

I love that there's a less expensive option for flea/tick meds! The only hitch is, the packaging is quite finicky. Each dose is in a plastic tube that is difficult to open, quirts the meds out when you don't mean to, and rips through my rubber gloves. It makes the process frustrating, especially with a wiggly pup. I am hoping they upgrade the tubes somehow, but otherwise, great product and great price.