Is a chewable or a topical treatment the best way to protect your pet against fleas and ticks? Apart from the obvious difference in the way they are administered, the different ways these treatments act may make them more or less suitable for your dog or cat.

Simparica chewablesjaFrontline Plus spot-on both help to provide relief for your pet by killing adult fleas and ticks. Simparica works quickly to kill adult fleas within 3 hours and ticks within 8 hours of administration.

Frontline Plus also kills flea eggs and larvae, repels mosquitoes, and eliminates chewing lice. Frontline Plus is available for both dogs and cats, but these products are not interchangeable and should only be used on the animal for which they are intended.

The age of your pet may also help you decide which product to use. Simparica is only suitable for dogs over 6 months of age, while Frontline Plus may be used on dogs and cats over 8 weeks of age. Please ensure that you have the correct product for your pet’s body weight.

Top tip: Fleas and ticks can carry nasty diseases, but protecting your pet doesn’t need to be difficult. Use our comparison chart to weigh up the pros and cons of the most popular products.