4.4(1,915)Amazon rating$14.97100+ bought last month
Our verdict
Advantage's dog-specific Flea and Tick Shampoo uses the same type of pyrethrin-based active ingredients as the brand's cat version, but dosed and labeled for dogs and puppies 12 weeks and older.
Owners who want a fast, on-contact flea and tick kill worked into a dog's regular bath, at a reasonable price.
Skip if
You need something for a cat. Grab Advantage's cat-specific version instead since the dosing differs by species.
Form Liquid
Weight 0.5 Pounds
Priced 12% below the category median ($16.99 across 131 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.4/5overall
Owner rating4.4/5
4.4 average across 1,915 owner ratings
Popularity2.8/5
1,915 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other dog and cat food, health, gear and grooming we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
["This 8 oz liquid shampoo is built around a pyrethrin-based active ingredient blend and is labeled specifically for dogs and puppies 12 weeks and older. It's unscented, so there's no added fragrance to worry about on dogs with sensitive skin.", "Elanco lists the formula as allergen free, and it's positioned as part of the well-known Advantage line, which most dog owners already recognize from flea prevention products.", "At $14.97 for 8 oz, it's priced in the middle of this category, and with 1,915 reviews averaging 4.4 stars, it has earned solid trust even though its roughly 100 monthly purchases are more modest than some of the higher-volume shampoos in this roundup."]
Pros
Kills fleas and ticks on contact via a pyrethrin-based active ingredient blend
Labeled for puppies 12 weeks and older
Unscented, allergen-free formula
Affordable at under $15
Solid 4.4 star average across 1,915 reviews
Cons
8 oz bottle is on the small side for larger dogs or frequent bathing
Only treats pests present at bath time, with no residual prevention afterward
Lower monthly purchase volume, about 100, than several other shampoos in this category
Specifications
Form
Liquid
Weight
0.5 Pounds
Performance notes
The active ingredient blend, listed as 0.150% pyrethrins, 0.300% piperonyl butoxide, and 0.479% MGK 264, kills fleas and ticks on contact during the bath rather than repelling new ones afterward. The unscented, allergen-free formula makes it a reasonable choice for dogs prone to skin sensitivity, and the liquid form works into a lather easily on most coat types.
What buyers say
A 4.4 star rating across 1,915 reviews shows consistent satisfaction, even though its roughly 100 monthly purchases are more modest than some higher-volume shampoos in this category.
The label lists 12 weeks and older as the minimum age, so it's meant for puppies past that point rather than very young ones.
What's the active ingredient?
It uses a pyrethrin-based blend, listed as 0.150% pyrethrins, 0.300% piperonyl butoxide, and 0.479% MGK 264, to kill fleas and ticks on contact.
How far does one bottle go?
It's an 8 oz bottle, which works best for smaller dogs or a single bath, larger dogs or multi-dog households may need more than one bottle per round of bathing.
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