Flea control for families with babies or toddlers in New Zealand

Introduction

Life with little ones is busy. You can still keep pets protected with a routine that fits nap times and play times. The goal is a simple schedule, safe storage, and a light weekly clean that tackles hidden flea stages.

Make dose day kid friendly

Dose when children are out of the room or asleep. For cats, apply spot-ons high on the neck so they cannot lick and keep pets apart until dry. For dogs, chews are simple after a small meal and are not affected by baths or swims.

Quick setup

• Choose one house dose day everyone remembers

• Set a phone reminder and note the next due date on the box

• Re-weigh pets every few months to confirm the band

Home and play spaces

Keep the places kids and pets share clean and dry. Vacuum rugs and sofa seams and empty the vacuum outside. Hot-wash pet blankets and dry thoroughly. Cover sandpits when not in use and refresh sand if it smells musty. Wash playmats often and store pet products out of reach.

Out and about

After park, bush or beach days, do a quick two-minute check for ticks: ear edges, under the collar, armpits, groin, between toes, tail base. Shake out car rugs and travel blankets and let them air.

Products we trust

• Dogs monthly all-in-one: Simparica Trio Chewable Tablet for Dogs

• Dogs monthly fleas and ticks: NexGard Chewables for Dogs

• Dogs longer-acting fleas and ticks: Bravecto Chew for Dogs

• Dogs collar option: Seresto Flea & Tick Collar for Dogs

• Cats broad monthly spot-on: Revolution Plus Spot-On for Cats

• Cats longer-acting fleas and ticks: Bravecto Spot-On for Cats

Safety basics

• Store all products high and latched

• Species matters: dog products for dogs, cat products for cats

• Match weight band and minimum age every time

• Keep kids away from a fresh cat spot-on until it is dry

FAQ

Is it safe to apply a cat spot-on around toddlers
Yes if you apply high on the neck, then keep cats and kids apart until the site is dry. Wash hands after dosing.
We missed a month during a busy week. What now
Give the dose as soon as you remember and reset your reminder from that date.
Want a family-friendly dosing plan that fits naps, daycare and weekends
We will map it with you one to one — contact us.