When choosing a flea and tick treatment for your pet, one of the first things you may want consider is the method of application.

NexGardandFrontline Plus are both popular products – and produced by the same manufacturer, Merial – but NexGard comes as a flavoured chewable, while Frontline Plus is a spot-on topical treatment.

NexGard chewablesshould only be used to treat dogs. Frontline Plus is available for both dogs and cats, however Frontline Plus for Dogs must not be used on cats.

NexGard breaks the breeding cycle by killing fleas before they can lay eggs, while Frontline Pluskills fleas at all life stages: adult, egg, larva and pupa. Frontline Plus has the added benefit of eliminating lice infestations and helping to control sarcoptic mange.

Both NexGard and Frontline Plus for Dogs may be used on dogs and puppies as young as 8 weeks of age. Frontline Plus for Cats is suitable for cats and kittens from 8 weeks.

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.