Can I Give My Dog Sentinel Early? - Fixanswer

So if you're using tablets, such as Comfortis, Sentinel, or Program Tablets, to prevent and kill fleas,

don't split them unless your veterinarian specifically instructs you to do so

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How long does Sentinel stay in dog's system?

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.

How long does it take for Sentinel Spectrum to work?

Shown to be Safe

All clinical signs resolved within

24 hours

. SENTINEL SPECTRUM Chews has also been shown to be safe for puppies as young as 6 weeks of age, as demonstrated by a second study.

What if I accidentally gave my dog two heartworm pills?

If it was Heartgard, there is no cause for concern

. It is an extremely safe product and very difficult to overdose. If it was a different preparation of ivermectin, a double dose may not be cause for concern unless your dog is sensitive to it or carries the MDR1 gene.

Can I give Heartgard Plus early?

HEARTGARD Plus should be given at monthly intervals during the period of the year when mosquitoes (vectors), potentially carrying infective heartworm larvae, are active.

The initial dose must be given within a month (30 days) after the dog's first exposure to mosquitoes

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Can a dog overdose on Sentinel Spectrum?

In safety studies with Sentinel Spectrum,

in some cases puppies showed reduced activity, ataxia, tremors and salivation. These signs were most commonly seen with overdosing

and were mild, observed only within 24 hours of treatment, and resolved without medical intervention.

Can my dog get fleas while 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?

The following adverse reactions have been reported in dogs after giving Sentinel Flavor Tabs: vomiting,

depression/lethargy

, pruritus, urticaria, diarrhea, anorexia, skin congestion, ataxia, convulsions, hypersalivation and weakness.

Can you double up Sentinel?

You should give your dog Sentinel® once every month. If you forget to give a dose, wait a month after you remember to give your dog their medication.

Do not double up on doses

or give your dog Sentinel® sooner.

Can you divide NexGard?

Unfortunately for any of the chewable tablets, the medication may not be evenly distributed throughout the tablet, so the companies

do not recommend dividing chewable tablets

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Is it OK to cut Heartgard in half?

While on the face of it, splitting the medication might seem like a great and economical idea,

this practice is not recommended

. When splitting oral heartworm medication (especially soft chews), it is possible that you will not divide it evenly thereby resulting in one dog getting a smaller or larger dose.

Can you give Sentinel and Nexgard together?

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 use Sentinel and Revolution together?

Each formula is safe for use in lactating, pregnant, or breeding dogs.

They are also both safe for use in puppies (ages 4 weeks and up for Sentinel and 6 weeks and up for Revolution)

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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.

What happens if my dog eats 2 flea pills?

Common signs of toxicity from flea products containing organophosphates are

diarrhea, vomiting, difficulty breathing, small pupils, muscle tremor, weakness or falling over, and drooling

. Organophosphate toxicity can be rapidly fatal, depending on the ingredients and dose the pet is exposed to.

Can I give Heartgard two weeks early?

Less than 2 weeks:

Give your dog the missed dose immediately

. Your dog will be protected from heartworm disease because you will still be within the 45-day grace period in which the preventative is effective.

Do I need to give my dog heartworm medicine every month?

If at the initial test, your dog is found to have heartworms, treatment will be needed before prevention can begin. However,

if your dog is in the clear, he can be started on monthly medication to protect him from the disease.

Do you have to give your dog heartworm medicine every month?

Heartworm disease can be prevented in dogs and cats by giving them medication

once a month

that also controls various internal and external parasites. Heartworm infections are diagnosed in about 250,000 dogs each year. 1 But there is no good reason for dogs to receive preventives all year; it is just not needed.

Can a dog recover from ivermectin toxicity?

Unfortunately,

ivermectin toxicity cannot be reversed

. Therefore, it is best to make your pet comfortable and treat the symptoms to the best of your ability. If exposure has occurred within the past four to six hours, induce vomiting and/or administer activated charcoal for the purposes of minimizing absorption.

How long does ivermectin toxicity last?

Most patients with ivermectin toxicosis respond well to supportive care and return to normal within

48 to 72 hours

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How often should I give my dog ivermectin?

Ivermectin is given

monthly for heartworm prevention, daily or every other day for demodectic mange treatment, and every week or couple of weeks for most mites

. If a dose of heartworm preventive is accidentally forgotten, it is important to give it as soon as it is remembered.

Can I give my dog Sentinel and frontline at the same time?

Yes you can give your dog Sentinel and a Frontlline spot-on between the shoulder blades or use Frontline spray at the same time

. Sentinel will stop the development of flea eggs but will not kill adult fleas which Frontline does.

Can you give Capstar and Sentinel together?

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Capstar works well in conjunction with Sentinel

, the only available flea preventative (see below). o Capstar can be used on an “as needed only” basis. Capstar kills 100% of the fleas currently on an animal within about two hours of administration.

Is Sentinel better than Trifexis?

Sentinel contains Lufenuron, which prevents flea egg development and ends the flea life cycle, but doesn't kill adult fleas; Trifexis contains Spinosad, which kills fleas

(it has been proven to kill 100% of all biting fleas within four hours). You should be cautious when giving any medication to your pet.