Difference Between K9 Advantix & Frontline for Dogs

K9 Advantix and Frontline for dogs both control fleas and ticks effectively. K9 Advantix states that in addition to killing fleas and ticks, it also repels them. Frontline is safe to use on puppies as young as 8 weeks.

  1. K9 Advantix

    • Bayer manufactures K9 Advantix. This product is safe to use on dogs but not cats. K9 Advantix contains a combination of the active ingredients imidacloprid and permethrin. K9 Advantix is waterproof.

    Frontline

    • Frontline is manufactured by Merial. Fipronil is the active ingredient in Frontline. This product is waterproof.

    Fleas

    • Frontline kills 100 percent of fleas within 12 hours of application. K9 Advantix repels and kills fleas.

    Ticks

    • K9 Advantix kills and repels all major species of ticks. Frontline kills 100 percent of ticks upon application but does not repel them.

    Mosquitoes

    • Frontline does not kill or repel mosquitoes. K9 Advantix does both.