We put K9 Advantix vs Frontline Plus, the 2 most popular flea & tick treatments against each other to see which one comes out on top. When you are looking to treat your dog for fleas & ticks, Advantix and Frontline Plus will be the two main products you will need to choose from. They are both very similar to each other, but at the same time have many difference which sets them apart.
What does each of these flea & tick treatment do? Advantix treats for adult fleas, flea larvae, flea allergy dermatitis, paralysis tick, brown dog tick, bush tick, repels mosquitoes & sandflies, repels stable biting flies and controls lice. Frontline Plus treats for adult fleas, flea eggs, flea larvae, flea allergy dermatitis, paralysis ticks, brown dog ticks, sarcoptic mange and lice. So what goes Advantix do that Frontline Plus doesn't? It repels mosquitoes & sandflies and repels stable biting flies. What does Frontline Plus do that Advantix doesn't do? It treats for flea eggs and sarcoptic mange.
Both K9 Advantix and Frontline Plus treat ticks for 2 weeks. They both come as a liquid in a tube that is placed in between the dogs shoulder blades onto the skin and treat fleas for 1 month. They are both water resistant for a month 24-48 hours after application. Advantix can be harmful to cats, but Frontline Plus will not be. But do not use either dog products on cats. K9 Advantix can be used on puppies from 7 weeks of age, Frontline can be used on puppies from 8 weeks of age.
Who makes each product? K9 Advantix for dogs is made by
BAYER ANIMAL HEALTH. Frontline Plus for dogs is made by
Merial. Advantix and Frontline both can be purchased in single doses (1 month supply), 3 packs (3 month supply), 6 packs (6 month supply) and 12 packs (12 month supply). They both cater for puppies and small dogs to extra large/giant breed dogs.
Advantix vs Frontline who wins overall? It doesn't seem like there is a clear winner just by comparing the 2 flea & tick controls on paper. But we find the most effective for treating fleas is K9 Advantix and it also treats for insects which can come in very handy as well. If you have cats in your household you may be best to use Frontline Plus as this will not harm your cats if they come in contact with it, if you have cats and are using Advantix you will have to take a bit more care. I will give this match to K9 Advantix for dogs, but only just.
k9 Advantix vs Frontline Plus Comparison Chart
| Component |
Advantix for Dogs |
Frontline Plus for Dogs |
| Adult Fleas |
Yes |
Yes |
| Flea Eggs |
No |
Yes |
| Adult Larvae |
Yes |
Yes |
| Adult Allergy Dermatitis |
Yes |
Yes |
| Ticks |
Yes |
Yes |
| Heartworm |
No |
No |
| Roundworm |
No |
No |
| Hookworm |
No |
No |
| Whipworm |
No |
No |
| Tapeworm |
No |
No |
| Sarcoptic Mange |
No |
Yes |
| Earmites |
No |
No |
| Lice |
Yes |
Yes |
| Insects |
Yes |
No |
| Price Monthly From |
$14.95 |
$13.95 |