Frontline vs. Advantix

Hey Everyone!

As you likely know, we are currently in the midst of our Annual Frontline Stock Up Sale, where you can get Frontline in 3 or 6 month doses for our wholesale cost.  This year we are also offering Advantix in 4 month doses because we've had some customers request it and other customers who tell us that the Frontline isn't effective for them any longer.  I thought this would be a great time to compare the two products and also address a few questions and concerns.  I want you to know that I am not employed by either company nor do I recieve money from either company (other than profits from sales of their products) So, I feel like this is as unbiased a comparison as you will probably get.  I did get the information for this table from the company's respective websites, so take that with a grain of salt if you so choose.  If you'd like further information on either product you can visit their respecive websites, here for Frontline Plus or here for K9 Advantix.    

	Frontline Plus	K9 Advantix
Manufactured By	Merial	Bayer
Active Ingredient(s)	fipronil and (S)-methoprene	imidacloprid and permethrin
How Does It Work?	Kills parasites by hyperstimulation.	The ingredients attack the nerve cells of the fleas/ticks/mosquitos and overwhelm the parasite's nervous system, leading to rapid paralysis and death of the parasite
What parasites does it kill?	Fleas, ticks	Fleas, ticks, mosquitoes, biting flies, chewing lice
How Long Does It Work?	One Month	One Month
How Fast Does It Work?	Kills fleas within 12 hours of contact.        Ticks will die within 48 hours of contact.	Stops biting fleas within three to five minutes and kills them before they lay eggs. Repels and kills mosquitoes before they can bite. Repels and kills ticks before they can attach. Kills 100% of chewing lice within one week.
Available for cats?	Yes	No
Cost?	Dependent on weight, ranges from $41.13-$44.05 for 3 months or $80.68-$86.52 for 6 months	Dependent on weight, ranges from $53.25-$56.91 for 4 months

**Prices listed in this table are our regular prices, right now through February 13th prices are substantially cheaper if you pre-order.

Some of the concerns we see with the Frontline Plus are that people still see fleas in their home after application of the product.  This is actually normal, because Frontline Plus does work by hyperstimulating the fleas, which actually makes them more active, and brings them the the surface of your pet's coat, making them more visible to you. 

It is also possible that you will see fleas after the application of Frontline because they were eggs that were laid prior to your use of Frontline.  I was told by a vet that it's especially common to see fleas after you have been out of town for a while because the eggs hatch when stimulated by the vibrations of you walking which were absent when you were away.

We also see people that are concerned about the harshness of the chemicals in products like Frontline and Advantix.  I agree that it is possible to do damage with harsh chemicals and there are some more natural alternatives, such as citrus, peppermint and eucalyptus.  We do sell sprays and shampoos with these ingredients.  This is a personal choice to be made by each pet owner.  Do be aware that fleas and ticks are more than just a nuisance however, they can carry blood born diseases and parasites that can genuinely endanger your pet's life.