Commercially available flea and tick products that can be used for your dog have to be approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The products have to meet the safety standards for the animal, people, and the environment. While using the products, read the label carefully, follow the directions for use, keep multiple pets separated while administering the product, talk to your vet regarding pet sensitivities and monitor your dog for side effects.

Some of the best flea control products in the category of overall flea treatment, flea shampoo, flea spray and flea collar that have been listed here are the most effective ones against ticks too.

Frontline Plus Flea and Tick Treatment
This product has been rated highly as an overall flea control treatment. The dual ingredient formula of fipronil and s-methoprene makes it a very effective topical flea treatment product. Frontline Plus comes in different formulas for dogs of different sizes and is recommended by vets as one of the safest products against fleas. It is in liquid form and has to be applied directly to your dog’s skin once a month. It gets rid of fleas from your dog and protects from re-infestation for 30 days. The product is effective against ticks too.

Adams Plus Flea and Tick Shampoo with Precor
With the reputation of being one of the top flea control shampoos, it works by killing fleas in all stages of its life cycle and offers 28-day protection. All medicated shampoos work by killing fleas and cleaning your dog’s coat. But most of them kill adult fleas. This product of Adams Plus has Precor, which kills the eggs and larvae too and prevents further infestation. The shampoo has aloe, oatmeal, and coconut extract, which soothes your dog’s irritated skin. It is found to lather well, leaving the coat soft and clean. It protects against ticks and dandruff too.

Vet’s Best Natural Flea and Tick Spray
The spray tops the list of highly recommended sprays as it provides protection against adult fleas and flea eggs. It is non-staining and has a pleasant odor. It has no dangerous chemicals and can be used on your dog, it’s bedding, household surfaces, and outdoors. The spray is an all in one solution, and it comes with natural ingredients like peppermint and clove extract. It is effective against ticks and mosquitoes.

Seresto Flea and Tick Collar
It is a highly effective collar as it offers long-lasting protection and is comfortable for your dog to wear. It gives eight months of protection from fleas and ticks. Made of a unique polymer mix, it is non-greasy and waterproof and can be worn while bathing and swimming. It has a two-way safety release feature. The collar has a unique delivery system that releases active flea repellent ingredients in low concentrations over your dog’s hair and skin. The insects do not have to bite for the collar to work. This is different from other collars that deposit insecticides into your dog’s skin only when the fleas bite. The collar continuously replenishes the ingredients for long-lasting protection.