Significance

• When fighting fleas, you will likely need to engage in a multi-step process of removing fleas from in the house, removing them from your pets and killing off the immature larvae. Meanwhile, fighting ticks is much easier because you only need to treat your dog with repellent.
  
  

Types

• When controlling fleas on your pet, you can choose a once-a-month topical solution, sprays, dips, flea fighting shampoos or have your pet wear a flea collar. Meanwhile, there similar options available for fighting ticks, including a powder, but they are generally messy.
  
  

Considerations

• According to Pet Education, the once-a-month topical solution is the most effective and easiest to use. There are even some products available to kill both fleas and ticks.