By the time a flea is visible on a dog, the life cycle behind it has usually already spread eggs through the house, which is why the weeks of stated protection on the pack matter more than what happens on day one.

This is a spot-on solution dosed for small dogs weighing 2-10kg, each pipette containing 67mg Fipronil and 60.3mg (S)-Methoprene. Bob Martin state it kills fleas within 24 hours and prevents reinfestation for up to 8 weeks, kills ticks within 48 hours with up to 4 weeks of protection, stops flea eggs and larvae developing for up to 8 weeks, and also treats biting lice. It comes as a pack of 3 pipettes and is for dogs over 8 weeks old.

• For small dogs weighing 2-10kg
• Kills fleas within 24 hours, protects up to 8 weeks
• Kills ticks within 48 hours, protects up to 4 weeks
• Prevents flea eggs and larvae developing for up to 8 weeks
• Also treats biting lice
• Pack of 3 pipettes, for dogs from 8 weeks old

On applying it. The exact application points and method are in the leaflet inside the pack, and that's what to follow rather than any summary online. Bob Martin also say not to let a treated dog sleep with owners, especially children, and to keep them away from swimming or watercourses for 48 hours afterwards.

Who it's for: owners of small dogs in the 2-10kg weight band who want one product covering fleas, ticks and biting lice, rather than a separate treatment for each.