Flea treatments for homes with dogs, cats and kittens, and pet-safe options.
The best flea treatment for home and pets: Seresto collar for dogs, Advecta Plus for cats, Capstar for fast relief, PetArmor home spray, a flea comb and Vet's Best.
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Best flea treatment for a home with cats: Advecta Plus spot-on, PetArmor and Advantage home sprays, Capstar for fast relief and Rx for Fleas, without essential oils.
Best flea treatment for a home with dogs: Seresto and PetArmor Extend collars, Capstar for fast relief, Precor and PetArmor home sprays, and plant-based Vet's Best.
Best flea treatment for kittens by age and weight: comb and bath under 4 weeks, nitenpyram from 4 weeks, spot-ons from 8 weeks, plus treating the mother and home.
How to treat a dog with a flea infestation: a fast-kill tablet and bath on day one, a lasting collar or spot-on, a home plan, and when to see a vet.
How to treat dog fleas at home without a vet: over-the-counter spot-ons, collars and nitenpyram tablets, safe dosing, and when a vet is still needed.