Tick prevention should start when temperatures are 4 degrees Celsius or warmer. The cost per month will depend on your dog’s weight. Not all products are right for all dogs but the two products most commonly recommended by our doctors are listed below.
BRAVECTO
Bravecto Chew for Dogs kills ticks for 12 weeks with one chewable tablet. It is indicated for dogs and puppies 6 months of age and older, and weighing 4.4 pounds or greater. The cost is dependant on the size of your dog but averages about $20.00 per month.
NEXGARD
Nexgard Chew for Dogs kills ticks for 30 days with one chewable tablet. It is indicated for dogs and puppies 8 weeks of age and older, weighing 4 pounds of body weight or greater. The cost is dependant on the size of your dog but averages about $23 per month.