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Onguard Flea & Tick Treatment for Dogs, 23-44 lbs, 6 treatments

Item: Onguard Flea & Tick Treatment for Dogs, 23-44 lbs, 6 treatments
Rating: 2.7
Author: Furdio

By Onguard 9 reviews analyzed Updated Oct 2023 85% confidence

5.1 /10

Quality

5.0

Value

4.5

Design

4.0

Function

4.0

Durability

4.5

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Quick Verdict

This product has mixed feedback, with some users finding it effective for ticks but not for fleas. It's more suitable as a preventative measure rather than a cure-all. Users should ensure proper use and consider combining it with other pest control methods.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Tick prevention (2)
Effective in preventing tick infestations.
Ease of use (2)
Easy to apply and less harsh than some alternatives.
Value for money (1)
Offered at a lower cost compared to other brands.

Cons

Ineffective for fleas (4) major
Did not effectively repel or kill fleas in some cases.
Pet discomfort (1) major
Caused discomfort or irritation in some pets.
Inconsistent results (3) minor
Results varied significantly among users.
Pet separation required (1) minor
Users with multiple pets faced difficulties due to separation requirements.

Who Is This For?

✓ Best For

• Owners of dogs with mild tick problems — Effective in preventing ticks and providing preventative action.
• Pet owners looking for preventive measures in tick infested regions — Good preventative measure against ticks.

✗ Skip If

• Dogs with severe flea infestation — Have shown inconsistencies in curing fleas.
• Owners with multiple pets — Users with multiple pets faced difficulties due to separation requirements.

Durability & Care

Expected Lifespan 3-6 months

Factors: Environment, Pest infestation levels

Cleaning Methods

✗ Machine wash

✗ Hand wash

✗ Spot clean

Care Tips from Users

💡 Use a flea comb daily to check for fleas.
💡 Combining it with other flea treatments is best.

Rating Distribution

2.7

9 reviews

5★

22%

4★

0%

3★

0%

2★

11%

1★

67%

effective (2) use with caution (6)

Common Questions

Is it effective against both fleas and ticks?

Effective against ticks, less so against fleas.

Highlighted Reviews

— Lydia

"When reading reviews, and people posting reviews: all products aren't perfect for everyone. However, if you have a huge flea problem “still over run with fleas” as one commenter stated....you need to eliminate them from your home as well...give flea baths. Clean bedding..it won't work for all of..."

— PETLOVER

"After the 4th treatment we are just so disappointed. We started these treatments after getting our puppy as a preventitive. but now by the 4th treatment he has fleas so bad that we are going to have to try something else. We started our cat on this same product for cats a few months ago and she has ..."