Onguard Flea & Tick Treatment for Dogs, up to 22 lbs, 6 treatments (Compare to Frontline Plus)

To apply Onguard Flea & Tick for Dogs: Your dog needs to be dry at the time of application and remain dry for 24 hours after application. Place applicator tip through dog's hair to the skin level between the shoulder blades. Squeeze applicator, applying entire contents in a single spot to the dog's skin. Avoid superficial application to the dog's hair. Allow area to dry before touching treated area. Do not apply more than one applicator per dog per treatment regardless of the dog's weight.

To kill adult fleas, flea eggs and larva, chewing lice, all stages of Brown dog ticks, American dog ticks, Lone Star ticks, and Deer ticks which may carry Lyme disease, and to aid in control of sarcoptic mange mites, apply this product ONLY to dogs and puppies 8 weeks or older weighing 6-22 lbs. as follows.

Fleas: Kills fleas, flea eggs and flea larvae. Prevents all flea stages (eggs, larvae, pupae) from developing. Kills newly emerged fleas before they lay eggs. Kills fleas which may cause flea allergy dermatitis. Lice: Rapidly controls infestations of chewing lice. Mites: Aids in control of sarcoptic mange mite infestations. Ticks: Kills all stages of ticks (larva, nymph, and adult): Brown dog ticks (Rhipicephalus sanguineus), American dog ticks (Dermacentor variabilis), Lone Star ticks (Amblyomma americanum), Deer ticks (Ixodes scapularis) which may carry Lyme disease.

Frequency of Application

FLEAS: When used monthly, Onguard Flea & Tick for Dogs breaks the flea life cycle and controls fleas, flea eggs, and flea larvae on your dog for up to three months. Although Onguard Flea & Tick for Dogs can control fleas for up to three months, if there is a high risk of re-infestation of fleas on your dog or if the dog has fleas which may cause flea allergy dermatitis, apply this product once a month.
TICKS: Onguard Flea & Tick for Dogs kills larva, nymph and adult ticks that may transmit Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, ehrlichiosis, babesiosis, and anaplasmosis for at least one month. For best control of ticks, apply once every month.
CHEWING LICE: Onguard Flea & Tick for Dogs kills chewing lice for at least one month. For best control of chewing lice, apply once every month.
SARCOPTIC MITES: Applied once a month, Onguard Flea & Tick for Dogs aids in the control of sarcoptic mange mite infestations.
Do not reapply Onguard Flea & Tick for Dogs for 30 days.

Where is this product sourced from?

We source all our products from manufacturer approved distributors or directly from the manufacturers. Chewy takes pride in ensuring that our furry friends’ wellbeing is always our top priority. We have worked hard to partner with all of the manufactures to deliver 100% authentic products

Will I stop seeing fleas after the first application?

Onguard works to eliminate all life stages of those fleas that are already on your dog. While your dog can still get new fleas from an untreated environment, Onguard will continually eliminate any new fleas within 24 hours form contact, with uninterrupted monthly treatment. To ensure complete flea control, you must treat environmental sources of recurring flea infestations, including other pets, household surfaces and outdoor areas.

What if I still see fleas on my dog after treatment?

Seeing more fleas after treatment can be a good thing, as fleas come up to the top of your dog’s coat as they are eradicated. If your dog has had an ongoing flea infestation prior to applying Onguard, it may take up to a month to break the flea lifecycle and eliminate them entirely. Your dog can also pick up fleas from other pets, household surfaces and outdoor environments like the yard, so you must treat these other sources of flea infestations for more complete flea control.

How does Onguard protect my Dog and kill fleas and ticks?

Once Onguard Flea & Tick for Dogs is applied, it stores itself in the oil glands in your pet's skin. It then self-distributes continuously for one month to your pet's hair and skin through the hair follicles, killing fleas and ticks.

How often should you apply Onguard Flea & Tick for Dogs?

It should be applied once per month to protect from fleas, ticks, and chewing lice.

How old does my dog need to be/or weigh to use Onguard Flea & Tick for Dogs?

Your pet should be at least 8 weeks old and at least 6 lbs to use this topical treatment. Please use the correct product for your pet's weight.

Can I use the same size of topical on my two dogs or can I buy a larger size and split the product between my dogs?

We always recommend using the proper size product for your pet. The active ingredients are in a liquid form and there would be no way to certain that you applied the proper amount of actives for your pet. This could lead to ineffective pest control or an overdose for your pet.

How long does Onguard take to dry?

We suggest keeping your pet off of carpet and furniture for around 2 hours to allow the product to dry.

Is Onguard Flea & Tick for Dogs waterproof? Does that mean pets can swim after application? Or can I bathe my dog after application?

It is recommended to wait 24-48 hours after application prior to your pet getting wet or being bathed. If this has happened the effectiveness of the product may be reduced. You can bathe your pet with a dishwashing liquid to remove any of the product that is still left, wait 24 hours and another application can be applied.

Can I use it if my pet is on medication?

Before using Onguard Flea & Tick for Dogs, ask your vet about possible interactions with any medications your dog is taking.

Can I apply Onguard Flea & Tick for Dogs on my cat?

No, never apply a dog product on a cat it is always recommended to apply the proper product for your pet.

I applied Onguard Flea & Tick for Dogs on my Dog, why am I still finding fleas?

You may still notice a small number of fleas after application as fleas rise to the top of the Dog’s haircoat as they die. However, if your dog had an infestation of fleas prior to application of Onguard, it may take a month or so to break the flea lifecycle and get rid of all fleas entirely. We also recommend treating your home to help avoid your dog picking up more fleas.