Anti-flea cats and dogs. Hartz vs. Advantage, which one to choose?

Many people consider fleas to be a nuisance as they can be very dangerous to pets. Fleas can cause serious health problems in dogs and cats. It is therefore important to take steps to protect your pet against these parasites. Fleas generally appear most often during the seasonal changes from spring to fall. In this magazine article, we are going to compare Hartz and Advantage cat and dog flea repellents. Explaining the advantages of each in order to clarify your choice during treatment.

How doea a flea treatment work?

Flea treatments exist in several forms, the most popular are the pipette treatments, these pipettes are small bottles containing the anti-flea product. Pipettes are very popular due to their rapidity of action of approximately 24 to 48 hours depending on the brand used.

The pipettes exist in several models to suit the weight of the animal as well as its species. Flea repellents can treat dogs and cats, but also other animals. However, in this article we will only discuss Hartz and Advantage flea and cat flea repellents for dogs and cats.

The application of anti-flea for animals, how to do?

Take note that it is very important to follow the correct method of application. Because, ingesting the product can be very dangerous for the animal. The method to follow in order to apply the product correctly is to install the liquid in a place where the animal will not have access with the tongue.

For the cat, you just need to install the liquid between its shoulder blades, this area is the ideal place because the cat cannot lick this part of the body. When applying the product, make sure to part the hairs and install the product directly on the skin so that it can be absorbed easily.

For the dog, the application is identical to that of the cat, with one exception. It is not necessary to install the product only on the neck, between the shoulder blades. Only for the dog, you can install the liquid on his back following the line of the spine while spreading the hair. Once the product is applied, it will be absorbed into the skin. Thereafter, it will be distributed on the animal’s body through sebum, a substance secreted by the skin.

Hartz dog and cat flea repellents

Hartz anti-fleas exist in several models, pipettes, collars and in spray. Hartz offers a wide variety of inexpensive flea killers for cats and dogs. They even offer products that can be applied directly to your furniture to instantly eliminate fleas.

Regarding anti-fleas in pipettes, Hartz offers a box of 3 bottles lasting one month for each bottle. 1 box of Hartz anti-fleas therefore offers protection for a total of 3 months. As mentioned earlier, anti-flea pipettes are available for cats and dogs as well as in several models adapted to the weight of the animal. They are therefore a good choice for people with a small budget.

-Hartz Flea Control for Cats provides protection only against flea eggs to prevent outbreaks.

– Hartz dog flea in vials are available in 2 models. Protection against adult fleas and ticks or protection against fleas in all life stages. (adults, larva and eggs)

*Make sure you choose the right model for your pet’s weight.

Bayer Advantage cat and dog flea repellents

Unlike Hartz flea repellents, Advantage flea repellents are thought out and designed by veterinarians. Their efficiencies are therefore superior to the Hartz but their prices are also higher. Advantage flea products offer a greater variety of protection than Hartz products. Like Hartz, Advantage flea repellents are available for cats and dogs as well as in several models adapted to the weight of the animal. Advantage flea repellents are available in store at Animauxenligne in store only or at the veterinarian near you.

Unlike Hartz products, the Advantage anti-flea pipette boxes contain 4 vials instead of three. With one month of protection each bottle, the case protects your pet for a total of 4 months.

-Advantage Cat Flea Killer Bottle provides protection against fleas, eggs and larvae.

-Advantage dog flea in vials offer a variety of protection. Against fleas, eggs, larvae, ticks, lice, stable flies and mosquitoes.

*Make sure you choose the right model for your pet’s weight.

In conclusion

These two anti-flea companies are good choices. Hartz offers flea control at better prices, however they are known to be less concentrated than competing products. Sometimes requires a combination of several of their products to have the best results against fleas.

Advantage flea repellents are more expensive, but generally offer better results per treatment. Plus, flea repellent protects against a wider variety of insects. Also, the set includes one month more protection than the Hartz.

When buying a flea product, take the time to choose the right treatment for your cat or dog and its weight. It is very important to follow the procedure when applying the flea treatment. Visit our magazine for more articles on flea control for dogs and cats.

If you have any questions regarding flea control, contact us at 1-866-964-6289. Or come to our premises at 2909 Boulevard Taschereau in Saint-hubert, you can also ask your veterinarian for advice.