Can I Give Sentinel To My Dog That Is Pregnant?

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SENTINEL SPECTRUM Tasty Chews provide a wide margin of safety in dogs when used according to label directions.

Milbemycin oxime has been tested in over 75 different breeds of dogs, including pregnant females

, breeding males and females, and puppies from 2 weeks of age.

Is Sentinel safe for lactating dogs?

Do not use in dogs or puppies less than two pounds of body weight.

The safety of SENTINEL SPECTRUM has not been evaluated in dogs used for breeding or in lactating females

. Studies have been performed with milbemycin oxime and lufenuron alone (see ANIMAL SAFETY).

Is it safe to give a pregnant dog heartworm medicine?

Is it safe to give heartworm preventives to a pregnant or nursing dog?

All heartworm preventives are approved as safe and effective in breeding, pregnant, and lactating dogs when used according to label directions

.

What flea treatment can you use on a pregnant dog?


FRONTLINE® Spot On

is licensed for use in pregnant and lactating cats and dogs. FRONTLINE Plus® is licensed for use in pregnant cats and dogs, and lactating dogs.

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 puppies take Sentinel?

SENTINEL FLAVOR TABS are

indicated for use in dogs and puppies

, four weeks of age and older, and two pounds of body weight or greater.

Can NexGard be given to pregnant dogs?

NexGard is for use in dogs only. The most frequently reported adverse reactions included pruritus, vomiting, dry/flaky skin, diarrhea, lethargy, and lack of appetite.

The safe use of NexGard in pregnant, breeding, or lactating dogs has not been evaluated

. Use with caution in dogs with a history of seizures.

Can pregnant dogs have flea and tick medicine?

Monthly heartworm preventatives should be continued during the pregnancy. This will protect the mom against heartworms and some other parasites. It is very important to prevent fleas and ticks from spreading disease to your pregnant dog, but

topical preventatives are not recommended to be used on pregnant pets

.

Can you de flea a pregnant dog?

Flea treatment for pregnant dogs

Generally,

topical flea medications are acceptable treatments for pregnant dogs

. Prescribed by vets, Revolution is a topical flea and heartworm medication that's considered a safe flea control for pregnant dogs.

What are the side effects of Sentinel Spectrum?

Side effects of Sentinel Spectrum

The following adverse reactions have been reported in dogs after administration of milbemycin oxime, lufenuron, or praziquantel:

vomiting, depression/lethargy, pruritus, urticaria, diarrhea, anorexia, skin congestion, ataxia, convulsions, salivation, and weakness

.

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.

Can Sentinel spectrum be cut in half?

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

.

Is Sentinel and Heartgard the same?

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. There are also some differences between these treatment options.

Is Nexgard and Sentinel the same thing?


Both products are fairly diverse and target different aspects of your pets overall health

. While Sentinel is mainly used to prevent infestation, not an active one. Nexgard however treats active infestations of fleas and ticks.

Does Sentinel Spectrum protect from ticks?

Since

neither Trifexis nor Sentinel stop ticks

, you will need to add one of the following to your monthly heartworm preventive one month before tick season begins and continuing until tick season ends.

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).

Is Sentinel for flea tick and heartworm?

Sentinel, (a chewable pill)

does flea prevention (prevents eggs/larva from moving on to an adult flea),

, and roundworm/hookworm/whipworm control also. The plus to this product is, it is safe!

How often should I give my dog Sentinel?

Sentinel® is to be given

every 30 days

, preferably on the same day every month to treat and prevent fleas and other parasites. Your veterinarian may prescribe lower doses daily to treat dogs with mange.

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