If you are looking for a safe and effective flea control product for your dog or cat, it is useful to compare K9 Advantix to the other name brand products (namely K-9 Advantix vs. Frontline Plus vs. Advantage) on the market to see what will work best for your pet and family.

Compare K-9 Advantix Ingredients

The active ingredients in Bayer K-9 Advantix are Imidacloprid and Permethrin. This is different than Advantage for dogs (also by Bayer), which just uses Imidaclorprid but not Permethrin. The K9 Advantix flea control product is also the only one of the three products to report the potential side effects of Itching, burning and numbness at the application site.

When it comes to price for K9 Advantix, it's not as cheap as the Advantage for dogs (which, you'll remember has the same manufacturer, but only one active ingredient). Also, K9 Advantix lists occasional side effects such as itching, burning or numbness at the application site, whereas Advantage for dogs and Frontline Plus do not list any known side effects for these products, when used properly.

Compare K9 Advantix Pricing

Prices in this chart are the monthly cost of using the product, assuming you purchased 12 months' supply at one time.

K9 Advantix Green - up to 10 lbs - $12.75/month
K9 Advantix Teal - 11 - 20 lbs - $13.42/month
K9 Advantix Red - 21 - 55 lbs - $14.08/month
K9 Advantix Blue - Over 55 lbs - $14.42/month

Many people also look at Advantage Flea Products. K9 Advantix and Advantage flea killer are often confused. K9 Advantix is exclusively for dogs. Advantage flea drops are made for cats, or for dogs of various sizes.

Canine Advantage Pricing

Canine Advantage Green - up to 10 lbs - $10.75/month
Canine Advantage Teal - 11-20 lbs - $11.08/month
Canine Advantage Red - 21 - 55 lbs - $11.42/month
Canine Advantage Blue - Over 55 lbs - $11.58/month

When you compare K9 Advantix to Advantage flea control for dogs, you can see that Advantage is slightly less expensive, probably because it only has one active ingredient rather than two.

Now let's compare K9 Advantix to Frontline Plus for dogs.

Frontline Plus for dogs (they also have a cat version - but that is outside the scope of this article) has two entirely different active ingredients: Fipronil and S-methoprene. Frontline also has a different manufacturer: Merial. Frontline, unlike Advantage and canine Advantix, is also listed as being OK to use on young (8-weeks or older) puppies, and pregnant or lactating females. To me, that suggests that these active ingredients are a little less likely to create sensitivity or health problems in your dog, but I don't know for sure. On the downside, the medication may be a little more expensive, depending on the size of your dog. They have different dog-size application standards, so compare the cost for your dog's medication from all three suppliers.

Frontline Plus Orange - up to 22 lbs - $13.42/month
Frontline Plus Blue - 23 - 44 lbs - $13.92/month
Frontline Plus Purple - 45 - 88 lbs - $14.75/month
Frontline Plus Red - 88 - 132 lbs - $15.8/month

Overall, what makes the most sense for you may depend on your budget, the efficacy of the product in your area, and your dogs' sensitivity. If your pet has had a problem with one product in the past, consider switching to a flea control medicine with a different active ingredient.

On the website where they are sold, you can also read reader reviews and talk to a pet medicine pharmacist to have your questions answered. As I've read the product reviews, it sounds like most people have good results with all the products in terms of killing fleas and mosquitoes. Some dog owners have reported skin sensitivities with their pet and a certain flea medication. If you haven't used a product before, it might be best to compare K9 Advantix results to those of other products to see what works for you, then buy in bulk for the cheapest price and greatest savings.

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K9 Advantix Teal is a once-a-month topical tick, mosquito and flea treatment for dogs and puppies 7 weeks of age and older. It contains imidacloprid and permethrin. It also remains effective after swimming or bathing. This is the ultimate protection for your dog! Each packet contains 4 applications providing 4 months of protection. Protect your dog today. Effective Flea & Tick Control . . . No Prescription Required!Guaranteed US EPA approved. Each package of K9 Advantix for Dogs lasts 4 to 6 months (One vial per month) Kills 98%-100% of fleas within 12 hours - helpful in dogs with Flea Allergy Dermatitis Protects against deadly Lyme Disease, spread by ticks Repels and kills mosquitos, carriers of dangerous West Nile Virus Water-resistant, easy to apply formula stays on in baths or in the rain CLICK HERE for additional information on K9-Advantix.