DOGS. Dogs – you should consider one of the following combinations: Our Veterinarian’s Top Choice: Sentinel + Nexgard: Sentinel (oral chew) monthly for heartworms, intestinal hook, round and whipworms, and flea eggs + Nexgard (orally) monthly for adult fleas and adult ticks (give the medications on separate days).
Can you give your dog heartworm and flea medicine at the same time?
No more sticky, smelly topicalls. It can be given at the same time as their monthly Heartgard- ONCE-a- MONTH ! They are so easy to give, dogs think they are treats. For cats, we recommend Vectra, a once-a-month flea prevention, or Frontline for fleas and ticks.
Do you need NexGard with Sentinel?
Nexgard kills fleas and ticks. The best protection for your dog involves preventing all of these parasites so it’s recommended to use a flea & tick preventative like Nexgard when using a heartworm prevention like Sentinel .
Can I give my dog interceptor and NexGard at the same time?
Nexgard and Interceptor Spectrum can be given together for an effective control of multiple internal as well external parasites. Store away the combo pack from pets and children. Keep it in a cool and dry place. Before starting treatment with Interceptor Spectrum, test your dog for existing heartworm infection.
Can you use Heartgard and Nexgard together?
Safe to administer along with Heartgard Plus , Nexgard is first of its kind tasty flea and tick control chew. The combo parasitic preventive is effective for one full month in controlling external and internal parasites.
Can I give my dog Sentinel and Heartgard?
Both medications are prescription-only, once-monthly treatments, and they are both safe for use in pregnant or breeding dogs . Both formulas are also safe for use in puppies over the age of 6 weeks old (although Sentinel Spectrum should only be administered to puppies weighing more than 2 pounds).
Can you use Sentinel and Advantage together?
Advantage II (a topical) can be used in conjunction with Sentinel or just as needed with pets in populations or exposed to populations with high flea counts. This product is still working on adult fleas (kills the adult fleas only). This is an over-the-counter product.
How long does it take for Sentinel to kick in?
Program and Sentinel must be administered with a full meal to maximize absorption of the drug. It is completely absorbed in the stomach within three hours , with 95 per cent of the product deposited into body fat within 24 hours and 100 per cent within 48 hours.
What is the difference between Sentinel and Sentinel Spectrum?
Sentinel Spectrum is a chewable flavored tablet whereas Sentinel is just a flavored tablet . Some dogs may prefer the soft, chewy consistency of Sentinel Spectrum.
Can a dog with heartworms take Nexgard?
Can you give a dog heartworm and flea medicine at the same time? NexGard protects against fleas, ticks and mites and can be included in a treatment program with a heartworm prevention product such as HeartGard 30 Plus .
Can you use Frontline and Nexgard together?
The study’s authors deemed that combined use of Frontline Tri-Act and NexGard Spectra for 6 months was safe and effective against endo- and ecoparasite infections in client-owned dogs . Although all dogs appeared clinically healthy, many were infected with intestinal parasites on initial examination.
Can my dog still get fleas with Nexgard?
Any immature fleas that are in your home or yard when you first give FRONTLINE Plus or NexGard to your pet will continue to develop into full-grown fleas, even after the mature fleas on your pet are killed.
What is the difference between Heartgard Plus and Interceptor PLUS?
The two tablets have different active ingredients – Interceptor contains milbemycin oxime, whereas Heartgard Plus contains ivermectin and pyrantel . In addition to heartworm, both products will also kill roundworms and hookworms. Interceptor will kill whipworms, too.
Can Credelio and interceptor be given together?
Dogs: A combination of once-monthly Credelio (Fleas and Ticks) and Interceptor Plus (Internal Parasites) is recommended for all dogs for excellent, safe parasite prevention .
What is the difference between Nexgard and Credelio?
Credelio is known to eliminate the annoying pests within 12 hours and 98.7% of ticks within 8 hours. While Nexgard eliminates fleas in 4 hours but takes 24 hours to kill ticks . Nexgard is the only FDA approved option for preventing infections that cause Lyme disease.
Can a dog take NexGard and wear a flea collar?
Yes, it is safe to use Nexgard with a flea and tick collar .
Does NexGard spectra prevent heartworm?
NexGard SPECTRA ® is a highly palatable beef-flavored chew that kills fleas before they can lay eggs, ticks and mites while eliminating gastro-intestinal worms and preventing heartworm disease , lungworm and eyeworm infections.
Can I give my dog Bravecto and Sentinel at the same time?
With Sentinel and Bravecto or any other combination of two separate FDA regulated medications, we cannot recommend using them together . They have not been tested and proven safe and effective together to the FDA. Both products are safe for dogs as well as safe for use in breeding, pregnant, or lactating dogs.
Is Heartgard or Sentinel better for dogs?
Both products are safe for use in puppies. Heartgard Plus can be used from an age of 6 weeks, while Sentinel is safe from 4 weeks and up . Both products prevent heartworm disease, and they are both effective against roundworms and hookworms.
Is Sentinel a good heartworm?
When Sentinel Is Great
It does a good job of heartworm and intestinal worm control if used correctly . It’s perfectly fine for fleas if dogs aren’t too social. Those fleas that are picked up won’t breed in the house.
Which is better Nexgard or Simparica?
As you can see, both Nexgard and Simparica are extremely good and effective flea and tick treatment and they do not have a major difference between them . But that being said, Simparica does kill an additional tick specie and is relatively faster in eliminating fleas and ticks.
How soon can I give my dog another flea treatment?
The known safe answer is to wait the period of time the product is supposed to work, typically 30 days , before reapplying. An alternative is to bathe the pet in a detergent shampoo (meant to strip off skin oils) and reapply after 24 hours.
Can you combine oral and topical flea treatment?
Yes, they work well together . It kills the fleas on the animal, and the Advantage maintains the protection. They even suggest it on the box.
Can I give my dog oral and topical flea treatment?
The short answer is... it is not recommended in most situations . Combining different medications may increase the risk of negative side effects, adverse reactions or can lead to an overdose situation which could put your pet’s life at risk.
Can my dog get fleas on Sentinel?
Flea Prevention for Dogs
Sentinel, on the other hand, does not kill adult fleas but prevents flea eggs from hatching , which provides environmental control of the flea population.
Does Sentinel make dogs sleepy?
Sentinel® may result in these side effects: Depression . Lethargy .
How often should I give my dog Sentinel?
Dosage. Sentinel Flavor Tabs are given orally, once a month , at the recommended minimum dosage of 0.23 mg/lb (0.5 mg/kg) milbemycin oxime and 4.55 mg/lb (10 mg/kg) lufenuron. Dogs over 100 lbs are provided the appropriate combination of tablets.
