Even with the development of tablets and chewable treatments, spot-on topicals have remained one of the most common ways to treat your dog or cat for fleas, ticks and other parasites.

Depending on the active ingredient, these topical treatments can be used to control different kinds of parasites. Both of these products will provide relief for your pet by killing adult fleas and ticks, and controlling lice and sarcoptic mange.

Frontline Plus kills fleas at all life stages, including killing eggs and larvae before they can develop into adults. Revolution provides protection against your dog or cat developing heartworm, when administered monthly as directed. Revolution also prevents roundworm and hookworm in cats.

Revolution is recommended for use in dogs at least 6 weeks of age, and cats at least 8 weeks of age.Frontline Plusis for use only on dogs and cats over 8 weeks of age. Please ensure that you have the correct product for your pet’s body weight.Frontline Plus for Dogs should not be used on cats.

Top tip: Fleas and ticks can carry nasty diseases, but protecting your pet doesn’t need to be difficult. Use our comparison chart to weigh up the pros and cons of the most popular products.