Flea Treatment reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 261 Reddit reviews across 37 subreddits and 67 posts to rank the best Flea Treatment brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/NewOrleans, r/Feral_Cats, r/rva, r/Pets, r/AskVet. Top-rated brands include Bravecto (4.7/5), Revolution (4.4/5), Advantage (3.7/5).
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Reviews261
Subreddits37
Posts67
Brands70
Products46
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#1
Bravecto
4.7
(35)
"Costs about £40 a pop but lasts 3 months and we've had 0 fleas this year."
"I've gotten Bravecto from my vet for the cats. 1 dose lasts about 12weeks/3months and costs me about 50£ per (I have 4). But I can highly recommend it(for fleas anyway"
"At the hospital I work at, we tend to suggest bravecto."
"Veterinary prescription is the way to go for products that are still effective."
"My vet recommends Bravecto."
"Our girl is adventurous and we have lots of neighbourhood cats and she’s never had fleas."
"No more flea problems since switching to Bravecto."
"Currently on Bravecto and haven't had any flea issues."
"Bravecto is effective for flea and tick prevention in dogs."
"Bravecto is recommended for fleas."
#2
Revolution
4.4
(27)
"You are thinking of revolution or revolution plus."
"Revolution is highly recommended for treating fleas on cats."
"Revolution is effective for my cat and is only available through a vet."
"The vet gave my kitten Revolution for worms and fleas, and it worked well."
"We’ve never had any issues, but we also bathe them regularly. This seems to work best for everything with them."
"I haven’t had fleas with my poms but I have used capstar with success in the past."
"Revolution is highly recommended for its effectiveness."
"Revolution is a great option for comprehensive parasite control."
"Revolution is wonderful for flea prevention."
"Much more effective than Frontline and Advantage. Worth the $10 a month for my piece of mind."
#3
Advantage
3.7
(16)
"Advantage was the only thing that worked for me when I had a heavy infestation and 4 cats."
"I use vetuk too. They do Advantage ( my preference as one of mine struggles with Frontline )"
"Advantage is a good flea only treatment. You can order online without a prescription or get in pharmacies."
"Adverse effects are unlikely at the label dosage."
"I used to give him Advantage."
"I get Advantage flea treatment (off prescription) from @Petdrugsonline. They’re reliable and it’s comparatively more cost effective than going to the vets."
"Try Frontline or Advantage for flea treatment."
"You can also try topical treatments like Advantage or Revolution."
"My MC had fleas and was only allowed Advantage treatment during observation."
"Reliable topical choice for flea control."
#4
Capstar
4.3
(12)
"Capstar works. You can literally watch the fleas fall off them and die."
"Effective treatment for fleas."
"Capstar is effective for treating fleas quickly."
"Most of the TNR folks I know use Capstar for fleas. Apparently highly effective."
"Tried Frontline and it didn't work."
"It seemed to work good."
"The only thing that seemed to work for me were Capstar pills."
"Effective pill for killing existing fleas."
"I crushed and administered Capstar in feral's food."
"Capstar."
#5
NexGard
4.3
(12)
"The other similar combo product would be Nexgard Combo."
"NexGard is approved for used in breeding, pregnant and lactating female dogs!"
"Chewable tablets are the way to go, forget flea collars or topical liquid."
"Nexgard is effective and a great option for flea treatment."
"We’ve never had an issue!"
"We use NexGard chews for our dogs."
"We use Nexgard for fleas and ticks, never had an issue."
"The NexGard option worked on resistant fleas."
"I do that once in 3 months. And I use NexGard. Never had issues with fleas on my cats."
"Is this to say your dog had no issue with the Nexgard, then you switched her off of it, and she started having issues?"
#6
Revolution Plus
4.4
(9)
"I’ve had great results with Revolution Plus for my cat."
"I use revolution plus for my cats."
"I personally recommend Revolution Plus."
"Best is Revolution Plus, prescribed by your vet."
"I think revolution plus was the one i got for my kitties when i lived with my parents"
"We use revolution plus. You need to get it from the vet."
"Revolution plus and capstar are expensive, but whatcha gonna do? Live with fleas?"
"Revolution plus topics can be applied to the back of their necks."
"Revolution/Revolution Plus."
#7
Frontline
3.0
(13)
"Frontline works well for flea control."
"Try Frontline or Advantage for flea treatment."
"Frontline is an OTC medicine that I recommend for people who need something right meow."
"Another reliable topical choice for flea control."
"Frontline worked well for us."
"We have a wooly boy and use Frontline from Costco."
"I’ve also read a lot lately that many people have complaints that Frontline is less effective or rather that fleas have adapted to it too much."
"We were told Frontline is one of the safest options, but... it’s almost completely ineffective."
"The flea medicine didn't seem to work as expected, and my dogs are still infested."
"I am unsure if Frontline is available over the counter, but I prefer vet-sold products."
#8
Simparica
4.9
(8)
"It's for fleas, ticks, and heart worms. My girl was covered in fleas and ticks when I adopted her from the shelter."
"It's very effective against fleas but also covers ticks, heartworm, and butt worms."
"It seems to be working well."
"Works like Trifexis but covers ticks just in case."
"Simparica is recommended for flea medication based on the dog's weight."
"It protects against fleas, ticks, and worms."
"I switched to the oral treatment Simparica and haven’t had an issue since."
"Switched to Simparica Trio due to lower cost and effectiveness against ticks, fleas, and heartworm."
#9
Credelio
4.6
(8)
"The chewable flea/tick product for cats is Credelio"
"Credelio, is the only thing that actually works on my cat. Fleas are getting resistant to everything else!"
"Credelio kills fleas within 8 hours."
"Credelio tablets are effective for cats and have a dog version that works well too."
"Seems to be working!"
"It’s a pill form of flea treatment that you give monthly. You have to give it with food so easy to hide!"
"Credilio is relatively safe, can cause some neurologic issue, rarely."
"Expensive but might be because my dog is oversized."
#10
Seresto
3.6
(10)
"Cleared all the fleas off my dog in less than a day."
"We've used the Seresto collars for the last 7 years and so far it's been perfect."
"Great flea collar that effectively eliminated my flea infestation."
"Tried the Seresto collar along with one dose of capstar. Never saw fleas again."
"Seresto collar works well to control them."
"When she is nice & stoned put a Seresto collar on her."
"The only flea treatment that I would recommend is a Seresto collar."
"My neighbor goes the Seresto collar route and still struggles with random infestations."
"Flea collars are not effective for active flea issues and push fleas to the hind quarters."
"The flea collar except Seresto are completely useless and a waste of money where I live."
#11
Trifexis
4.4
(8)
"I use trifexis for my husky. Oral is really your only option with fur like that."
"It's the best. But the dogs don’t like to taste it so you gotta hide it in treats."
"After taking her first dose Wednesday, my dog is basically already cured today. It's amazing."
"Trifexis requires a negative heartworm test but works well."
"Trifexis works well in conjunction with Capstar."
"Trifexis is effective for my dog."
"Trifexis is effective but requires a vet visit."
"Topical rarely works."
#12
Diatomaceous Earth
4.0
(8)
"It won't harm humans or animals."
"I have had good success with dusting with a good food grade diatomaceous earth."
"Look up diatomaceous earth for flea treatment. My cat can’t tolerate the harsh chemicals in flea meds and this works for us."
"Diatomaceous earth."
"Great for sprinkling around living areas."
"Look up diatomaceous earth- this seems to be one of the few options if you aren’t easily able to give them meds."
"Also get something called DE powder, aka Diatomaceous Earth powder."
"We were not able to use DE due to health concerns."
#13
Dawn
4.7
(6)
"Only original blue dawn soap bath is safe for these tiny kittens."
"Dawn dish soap kills fleas really well."
"You can give him a bath in plain blue Dawn then flea comb him."
"Using Dawn shampoo for grooming effectively helps in spotting fleas."
"Dawn dish liquid is effective for flea treatment in kittens."
"Effective for removing fleas when used with a flea comb."
#14
Simparica Trio
4.5
(6)
"Simparica Trio is an effective flea prevention."
"Simparica Trio is the best where I am right now."
"I've never seen a single flea on my dog."
"The treatment is effective, and I appreciate the cost savings."
"Simparica Trio."
"Simparica Trio is another effective option from the vet."
#15
Stronghold Plus
4.5
(4)
"I use the vets - Stronghold plus. It works great, including when my kitten had a mite infestation"
"Stronghold Plus kills fleas within 24 hours."
"It's the same as revolution plus but you don't need a prescription for it."
"It's the same exact thing as Revolution Plus."
#16
Bayer
4.3
(4)
"Advantage XD worked really well for us."
"The medicine was working fine, and after spraying the area with Bayer, I haven't had any more problems."
"Switched to Advantage Plus and that knocked them out!"
"Advantage II works well for my pet."
#17
Vet Recommended
4.7
(3)
"Go to the vet and get whatever they recommend."
"A prescription medication from your vet is your best option."
"I only treated them with products from my vet."
#18
Flea Spray
4.7
(3)
"There is a flea spray you can use and it is extremely effective."
"This stuff is great for spraying on floors and furniture."
"I find that a spray works fine for our dogs."
#19
Nexguard
4.7
(3)
"My wife is a vet. We use Nexguard."
"Nexguard works well for flea control."
"Nexguard works really well on one of our dogs."
#20
Cheristin
4.7
(3)
"It worked right away for our rescued kitten full of fleas."
"Switch it up every couple of months to prevent superfleas."
"My sister has 3 cats and swears by Cherestin, which she orders from Chewy."
#21
Stronghold
4.0
(3)
"We get stronghold from our vet, it's always effective."
"Stronghold but you have to get it from a vet."
"Stronghold is basically an OTC version of Revolution."
#22
Talstar
5.0
(2)
"Apply with a hand spreader on #2 setting and water in afterward."
"They work great!"
#23
Rev+
4.5
(2)
"Currently on Rev+ and haven't had any flea issues."
"It's what I use and haven't had any flea issues."
#24
Comfortis
4.5
(2)
"Works great for flea control."
"Comfortis is a good oral flea preventative for cats with poor skin."
#25
Advocate
4.5
(2)
"Advocate is effective in killing fleas within 24 hours."
"Advocate is effective, but consult your vet for local options."
#26
Flea Treatment
4.5
(2)
"If you suspect your rabbit has fleas, please see a rabbit-savvy vet for a confirmed diagnosis and a prescription for effective medication."
"There are a lot of options for flea treatment out there- just make sure that whatever you choose is meant for cats and kills adult fleas."
#27
Elanco
4.5
(2)
"I have had success with Elanco for tapeworms."
"Comfortis is great for pets that dislike topical treatments."
#28
Advantage II
4.0
(2)
"My vet suggests putting advantage 2 for small cats on the chin."
"Twice a year he gets Advantage II."
#29
Flea Comb
3.5
(2)
"A flea comb is safe and should be used in conjunction with flea medication from the vet."
"OTC flea meds are often unsafe and often ineffective."
#30
Flea Collar
3.5
(2)
"Use the collar. Their fus doesn't stop it from working."
"My cat just wears a flea collar. Used to use a liquid you apply to the back of the neck that worked better tho."
#31
Adams
3.0
(2)
"I use Adams flea spray for topical instant kills."
"The shampoo was highly rated, but it didn't help with the flea problem."
#32
Flea Chewable
5.0
(1)
"Have you ever tried this flea chewable? They might be a perfect solution for your puppers."
#33
S (collar)
5.0
(1)
"After a week of using the collar they were legit gone."
#34
Pets Megastore
5.0
(1)
"I highly recommend Pets Megastore in Australia."
#35
Wisdom Lawn and Garden
5.0
(1)
"Great for ants and have never had flea issues."
#36
Earth Animals
5.0
(1)
"A great option that is much cheaper is Earth Animals flea and tick drops or collars."
#37
low cost animal clinic
5.0
(1)
"For the visit and a whole bag full of meds, our total came to $214, which I think is a steal."
#38
Simprica
5.0
(1)
"They've worked great for us and don't have the issues that the drops do."
#39
Veterinary
5.0
(1)
"Trifexis is an effective treatment for fleas and heartworms."
#40
Felisecto
5.0
(1)
"Recommended by our vet, available in different varieties by kitty weight."
#41
Orkin
5.0
(1)
"The pest control service is safe for pets and effective."
#42
Professional Pest Control
5.0
(1)
"Professional help was essential in clearing out a massive flea infestation."
#43
Merck
5.0
(1)
"Works like a charm but you have to use it every 2 weeks for the first 3 times with a bad flea infestation. Then it’s once per month."
#44
Senergy
5.0
(1)
"The Cat Care Clinic prescribed Senergy for my cat, and it works great."
#45
DDT
5.0
(1)
"DDT would probably be the most effective."
#46
Simparico Trio
5.0
(1)
"Simparico Trio is effective for fleas, heartworm, and ticks."
#47
Prescription Flea Meds
5.0
(1)
"Prescription flea meds are all that work for us now."
#48
Flea Bath
5.0
(1)
"Flea baths are essential for thorough flea removal."
#49
industrial grade flea killer
5.0
(1)
"I went defcon 5 on my house and bought industrial grade flea killer."
#50
Nitenpyram
4.0
(1)
"They sell capsules of nitenpyram (can use daily, kills adults instantly) and lufenuron."
#51
Vet's Best Yard Spray
4.0
(1)
"Vets Best, Wondercide, Nature's Miracle all have yard sprays."
#52
Frontline Plus
4.0
(1)
"I was able to feed them and administer either Frontline Plus or Revolution Plus monthly."
#53
Broadline
4.0
(1)
"Broadline gamit ko for my heavier cats."
#54
Advecta
4.0
(1)
"It is a generic of Advantage Plus."
#55
Talstar Xtra
4.0
(1)
"Apply with a hand spreader on #2 or #3 setting."
#56
Spectracide Triazicide
4.0
(1)
"Haven’t had any major issues yet."
#57
Bifen
4.0
(1)
"Anything with Bifen as the main ingredient will do the job."
#58
Wisdom
4.0
(1)
"I use wisdom, a granular bifen."
#59
Profender and Bravecto
4.0
(1)
"I get Profender and Bravecto from the vet. £50 and is effective for 3 months."
#60
Chewy
4.0
(1)
"Inexpensive treatments for tapeworm and roundworm available."
#61
Costco
4.0
(1)
"Costco offers medications at a significantly lower price compared to my vet."
#62
Flea Shampoo
4.0
(1)
"The flea shampoo works well for giving pets a nice bath."
#63
Feed Barn
4.0
(1)
"Effective for flea control when used on carpets."
#64
Various brands
4.0
(1)
"Chewable flea treatments are more effective and some oral tablets work within 30 minutes."
#65
Granular Yard Treatment
4.0
(1)
"Effective for controlling fleas and ticks."
#66
Veterinary Services
4.0
(1)
"Vets provide the strongest treatment for flea dermatitis and offer pet plans for ongoing care."
#67
Brevecto
3.0
(1)
"Just swapped to brevecto tablets after the occurrence last month, hopefully that works."
#68
Siphotrol
3.0
(1)
"For indoor treatment use siphotrol."
#69
HARTZ
1.0
(2)
"Whatever you do, don’t use HARTZ."
"A lot of cats have bad reactions to it"
#70
Mycodex
2.0
(1)
"Vet prescribed flea treatments work best, otc medications typically don’t work and can be toxic to cats."
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