Flea Medicine reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 163 Reddit reviews across 30 subreddits and 58 posts to rank the best Flea Medicine brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/cats, r/puppy101, r/dogs, r/husky, r/Frugal. Top-rated brands include Revolution (4.5/5), Bravecto (4.8/5), Simparica Trio (5.0/5).
Stats
Reviews163
Subreddits30
Posts58
Brands46
Products15
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#1
Revolution
4.5
(17)
"I was having issues with fleas one summer and they gave me Revolution, worked like a charm."
"I have been using Pets Megastore in Australia for 24 years to get my flea meds. About $7/mo if you buy when it’s buy 12:get 5 free for revolution!"
"My personal favorite flea preventive is Revolution, which is available by prescription."
"If you can do a script, Revolution (not plus) is 100% my favorite."
"My vet said Revolution is best and Advantage is second best for cats."
"Revolution (selamectin) or its generic equivalent (e.g. Stronghold) is safest."
"Veterinarian can get you Revolution for puppies and kittens 1-5lbs."
"My favorite for cats is Revolution."
"I personally love Revolution. Never had a problem, perfect for my indoor cats."
"It treats way more than fleas."
#2
Bravecto
4.8
(15)
"I give my boys Bravecto! It works great :)"
"Took my baby girl to the vet, she was prescribed Bravecta. It is supposed to work for 3 months, and 2 months in I’m still not finding a single flea on her."
"Prescription oral includes: Bravecto, Nexgard, Trifexis, Simparica, Credelio"
"Bravecto"
"I use Bravecto every three months. It’s a topical treatment."
"The product you want is Bravecto (prescription only). Only vets sell it and IMO it is the best on the market."
"My boys are grown but Bravecto has worked wonderfully all over the US."
"Bravecto is the way to go! I promise!"
"My dogs are on bravecto chewables."
"For me, once every three months I give her a pill of Bravecto."
#3
Simparica Trio
5.0
(13)
"Simparica trio, and also seresto collar if you’re somewhere with ticks."
"Simparica TRIO. I don't even want to attempt to try and find my boy's skin through all of his hair for that topical stuff."
"Another vote for Simparaca Trio. All four of my Huskies are on it."
"Second the Simparica trio. High quality stuff"
"We really like Simparica Trio."
"Both my dogs, 3 year old lab and 4 month old lab are using Simparica trio (prescribed by my vet)."
"Our pup is 7 months old and we have been using Simparica Trio. We live near the beach in Southern California. Vet recommended for our area."
"Agree 100%! Simparica Trio covers fleas, ticks, and heartworms all in one. It’s easy to administer without greasy oils, and my dogs both think it’s another yummy treat!"
"Simparica trio, I got monthly doses from my vet til my pup was fully settled in size. 6 months for my pup."
"Can confirm this stuff is great. I didn't use it at first; my pup didn't leave our property much before his final vaccines. But one of the first times he did, he brought home fleas from the long grass on the side of the road. The vet gave us this, and I never saw another flea."
#4
Frontline
3.8
(13)
"Hey I've got a bunch of extra Frontline for cats."
"I washed kitty girl with some dawn and warm water today and then put some frontline on her."
"You can get frontline for cheap at PetShed.com"
"I use Frontline and have been happy with it."
"Frontline, but you can only buy it from a vet."
"Frontline only for us. The cheaper brands will either not get rid of all the fleas or wash away too soon from bathing."
"Frontline."
"I like Frontline."
"I found the only effective one was Frontline. Good Luck"
"Frontline worked for my four cats."
#5
Seresto
4.3
(11)
"Not medicine but a preventative I put my dog on the seresto collar and I havent seen a single flea on her."
"The only safe and effective collar, is the Seresto Collar that lasts for 8 months"
"The only flea collar they consider as an actual treatment for fleas."
"Seresta collars worked well for my cats until they didn't anymore. I've been using Credalio pills for a while now."
"Soresto collar"
"I use seresto all year round. its claimed to last for 7-8 months, but to be on the safe side i replace it every 5-6."
"I have been using Serestro collars for years on most cats, it helps with fleas and ticks."
"If you can’t get your hands on that try those dog collars. They work really good."
"They work amazingly well, exponentially better than any collar we used in the past."
"We use Soresto collars. They're good for up to 8 months."
#6
NexGard
4.3
(8)
"Nexgard and Interceptor are what our vet recommended (whipworms are a problem in our area, that’s why she went with Interceptor). So far, it’s been perfect."
"I’m using nexgard for my 4 month old puppy."
"NexGard COMBO"
"Nexgard and Heartgard over here!"
"We use nexguard for ours in the PNW per our vet’s recommendation and it’s worked well so far."
"We’re using nexguard and heartguard since our pup was 3 months old but absolutely get the vet’s recommendation since like others are saying, your dogs health and breed may require different recommendations."
"Now I just give it to them and my flea issues are minimal."
"I use Nexgard chewables as a preventative flea and tick medicine."
#7
Advantage
3.4
(9)
"I've always had a pretty good experience with Advantage."
"Some clinics carry advantage multi topical. Which is flea tick and heart worm."
"Advantage works for our cat just fine."
"Try the topical meds you put on the back of their necks like Advantage or Frontline."
"I think Frontline was worse than Advantage."
"Adavantage works, just not for very long. and it's cheap so if you just want to kill fleas right away it works."
"Order regular original 'Advantage' (NOT 'Advantage II') from online."
"Order regular original 'Advantage' (NOT 'Advantage II') from online."
"Order regular original 'Advantage' (NOT 'Advantage II') from online."
#8
Capstar
3.9
(8)
"If you can access a pill called Capstar, get that. Lasts 3 months and works phenomenally."
"CapStar, Advantage, Effetix"
"Capstar is really good if paired with a flea bath"
"Capstar."
"We give our fur babies Capstar to knock em out, then follow that with a topical."
"Capstar kills adult fleas only and lasts for 24 hours."
"Capstar tablets can be used for fleas, it only kills adults and only over the course of 24 hours so it won't rid the cat of fleas but can be helpful for temporary relief."
"I’m only aware of Capstar which might only be available at the vet."
#9
Comfortis
3.6
(8)
"It works great! In fact, we start seeing dead fleas within a day."
"I use that medication for my cat because he is allergic to the topical flea medication."
"I have used comfortis for years. It's a oral medication."
"Our veterinarian prescribed Comfortis. It's a chewable tablet that is even flavored to be appealing for animals."
"It's a chewable tablet that is even flavored to be appealing for animals."
"They don't sell comfortis but sell quite a few choices without needing a script."
"There are other over-the-counter options as well."
"Be careful with Comfortis, it can cause seizures in your dogs."
#10
K9 Advantix
4.2
(6)
"She’s never had fleas or ticks."
"I’ve used K9 advantix and seresto both with good results."
"Use Advantix or even Pet Armor (works great for my dog)."
"I havw had good luck with advantix personally."
"I use Advantix because it repells other bugs too."
"Then they need to get on a monthly preventative like advantix or nexgard."
#11
Trifexis
4.8
(4)
"If your dog has been tested for heartworms in the past year, you can get a prescription heartworm/flea/tick combo called trifexis."
"My pup hasn't had any fleas."
"Is what all my dog owning friends use."
"I liked Trifexis - it was a flea/tick, heart-worm and intestinal worm preventative."
#12
Vet
5.0
(3)
"I used to buy store bought for my previous dogs which hardly ever worked. My current dog has never had fleas due to the vet provided treatments 🙂"
"I find flea treatment in stores to be ineffective and EXPENSIVE for my XL dog. I find it cheaper to pay monthly with my vet and have her enrolled in their “healthy pet club”."
"Never ever buy flea medicine from a pet store. Only from a veterinary office."
#13
Simparica
4.7
(3)
"I use simparica but I do get it by having a vet prescription and u can also order from chewy."
"My pupper has been taking SIMPARICA for several years now. Works well"
"My doggos take Simparica for flea and tick prevention."
#14
Revolution Plus
4.7
(3)
"Effective against fleas, ticks, ear mites, multiple intestinal parasites, as well as heartworm."
"Revolution plus"
"I have found success with Revolution Plus"
#15
Frontline Plus
4.3
(3)
"I use Frontline plus and have for the last 16 years. None of my dogs have ever had fleas or ticks."
"Frontline Plus."
"I personally use Frontline Plus because it not only kills fleas, but it also stops flea eggs from hatching."
#16
Advantage II
4.0
(3)
"I use Advantage II, seems to do the job!"
"We use Advantage II for cats 9+ lbs., and regularly check his fur with a flea comb."
"You can give Advantage II for kittens at 8 weeks."
#17
Dawn
5.0
(2)
"Blue dawn dish soap works like a pro to kill them on contact"
"Dawn dish soap. Its very gently on kitty but smothers and kills fleas."
#18
Credelio
4.5
(2)
"I am in my 3rd year of using Credelio (oral) after switching from Bravecto (topical). Super happy with it."
"I've been using credelio for cats with pretty good success."
#19
Nexgard
4.0
(2)
"Nexgard Spectra"
"My vet put my puppy on nextguard spectra from 8 weeks to the fall. Half the year they are on nextguard spectra and half the year on nextguard."
#20
Flea Medicine
2.0
(4)
"There are over the counter oral meds for both fleas and worms."
"Your vet will know what works best in your area. I would avoid the stuff you get at a grocery store."
"Flea wipes, sprays, powders can be fatal to kittens."
"Needs to be from a vet. The ones available in store can cause terrible reactions."
#21
Prescription
5.0
(1)
"Prescription products are better than anything otc. I suggest making an appointment with your vet."
#22
Rev+
5.0
(1)
"My vet recommends Rev+ which is prescription."
#23
Guardian
5.0
(1)
"We've been using Guardian for years and it works great."
#24
Vantage II
5.0
(1)
"Both got one dose of Vantage II, washed all blankets, and I vacuumed daily since my apartment is ALL carpet. No fleas within two weeks."
#25
Cheristin
5.0
(1)
"Another recommendation for Cheristin, it worked for our cats when we lived way out and the deer constantly brought fleas to the yard."
#26
Earth Animal
5.0
(1)
"Earth animal or wondercide all natural and works"
#27
Zoetis
4.0
(1)
"Zoetis (makers of Simparica Trio) have a reward program that you can get money back by submitting your invoice from the vet to them."
#28
Solimo
4.0
(1)
"Solimo from Amazon works really well."
#29
NexGard Spectra
4.0
(1)
"I buy my Nexgard Spectra from Canadian pet med sites. No script needed."
#30
Bayer
4.0
(1)
"Look into flea chews for cats on amazon and here"
#31
Canada Pet Meds
4.0
(1)
"I've been using Canada pet meds.com... I *think*. Something along those lines."
#32
Diatomaceous Earth
4.0
(1)
"Rub it on your cats. Sprinkle a little in their food."
#33
petsneedmeds
4.0
(1)
"6 monthly doses for about $20 or 18 for $40 is a hell of a lot better than anything I find in the stores."
#34
Activyl
4.0
(1)
"I had good luck with Activyl for my cat!"
#35
Avon Skin So Soft
4.0
(1)
"The blue dawn dish soap works the best to kill fleas, that and the Avon skin so soft lotion."
#36
Adams
4.0
(1)
"Weekly or bi-weekly showers with Adams Flea Shampoo + Capstar for my girl."
#37
Sentry
4.0
(1)
"For fleas I would recommend Sentry"
#38
Heartgard
4.0
(1)
"My vet recommended heart guard and nexgard"
#39
Flea Preventative
4.0
(1)
"Could you add a flea preventative to the wishlist as well? I'll get it, too."
#40
Neem Oil
4.0
(1)
"That young, neem oil and a flea comb. Also a bath in dawn dish soap."
#41
Sentinel
4.0
(1)
"I use sentinel because it covers heartworms and fleas."
#42
Amazon
2.0
(1)
"Amazon flea, tick and misquote"
#43
Flea & Tick Medications
2.0
(1)
"Talk to your vet about flea & tick meds for her if you have a problem with them."
#44
Hartz
1.0
(1)
"You should definitely stay away from all hartz products."
#45
Flea 5x
1.0
(1)
"Definitely don't bother trying the private label Flea 5x from PetMeds, a total waste of money."
#46
Seargents
1.0
(1)
"A flea treatment on that can cause severe allergic reactions to some cats..."
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