I was waiting for Aristopet spot ons to come back in stock as a 3 pack for <4kg cats was $20. This is very good value and was recommended as safe. Unfortunately they’re no longer listed on the site and other sellers are gouging.
I’ve found Neovet which has the same ingredients and a similar price point at ~$25 for the same size, however I’m unfamiliar with the brand. It also carries a warning to not apply it to dogs, use with caution in sick underweight or debilitated cats and safety has not been established in pregnant or lactating cats. Not sure if that’s standard for these ingredients so probably ask someone who would know https://www.budgetpetproducts.com.au/product/neovet-for-cats-over-4kg-3-pack/22888
Adding that Aristopet ear canker drops are really well priced but contain pyrethrins so probably don’t use them on cats. Because toxic.
Please don’t use onion, garlic, or tea tree oil (or any essential oils) as a budget option to treat fleas or ear infections either. Toxic to cats and possibly dogs.
Also this site is a good guide to sussing out cat and dog food. https://www.petfoodreviews.com.au/
I’m using it again looking for budget cat foods that aren’t too bad as I’ve seen reports of cheap dry foods like Moggybix and Friskies causing kidney disease and urinary blockages. And while I was using Smitten wet food for a while apparently the dry food version is bad too. As is Whiskas.
Obviously do what you have to do but it’s not great to feed stuff like this long term as it can lead to massive vet bills. Even cheap wet food seems to be better value and fewer health problems than dry.
Far out