Can I give my dog Sentinel flavor tabs and wear an Adams flea and tick collar at the same time? Thanks for using PetCoach!
You can definitely use both products at the same time
. You won’t need the flea collar when you use the Sentinel.
Can you combine oral and topical flea treatment for dogs?
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 you combine flea treatments?
It’s not usually recommended to use more than one oral flea medication at the same time. However,
Comfortis and Capstar can be combined
. Another exception is Sentinel, which doesn’t kill adult fleas, so it can be combined individually with either Comfortis or Capstar.
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 I use Sentinel and Capstar 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.
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)
.
Can you overdose a dog with flea treatment?
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 you use spot on and flea tablets?
A single course of treatment will kill the fleas on their bodies and prevent others from trying to latch on. However, giving your dog more treatment is not going to get rid of fleas from the home and in their sleeping area. Therefore,
don’t waste money or time giving your dog both tablets and spot on treatment
.
Can you use flea spray and spot on together?
Flea repellents and flea collars are preventative, slow releasing products that are not strong enough to affect a significant infestation. Always use products that claim they ‘kill fleas’ when you already have a flea infestation.
Don’t apply a Spot On Product whilst the cat or dog has a collar on – never mix products
!
Can you use flea shampoo and flea medicine together?
I would recommend using caution if the flea/tick shampoo and the topical product both contain permethrins
, particularly if you have a small dog. I recommend avoiding all over the counter products containing permethrins for cats since they are prone to toxicity.
Why does my dog keep getting fleas even after treatment?
Not treating often enough
Fleas go through a life cycle of egg, larvae, pupae and adult. Most flea treatments just kill adult fleas, but fleas can continue to emerge for months after you think an infestation has ended. When a newly emerged female flea finds a host, she can lay eggs within one day.
Can you use flea medicine and flea collar at the same time?
You can use these products together
, however there are safer and more effective products you can use to control fleas. Some of the products I recommend are Comfortis, Bravecto, and Nexgard. These are all very safe, work very well, and are oral tablets so you don’t have to worry about applying anything to the skin.
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.
Can I use Simparica and Seresto together?
Hello and thank you for reaching out to PetCoach.
No, your dog should not get sick from these medications combined
. While they are not needed together, they do not interact negatively, so Mario should be just fine!
Can I give my dog Nexgard and Sentinel at the same time?
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 use Capstar with other flea treatments?
Can I combine CAPSTAR® (nitenpyram) with another flea treatment? If you are currently treating your pet with a monthly flea and tick topical, flea shampoo, heartworm preventive, antibiotics, or a deworming medication,
you can give your pet CAPSTAR® (nitenpyram) oral flea tablets daily, as directed by the label
.
How long does it take for Sentinel to start working?
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.
How long should you leave between worming and flea treatment?
Whilst our motto is “When it arrives in the post, it’s time to dose” we recommend a
48-hour
gap between the application of topical flea and worm treatment. It does not matter which order the products are applied. The 48 hours simply allows each product to dry sufficiently.
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 tick treatment?
For example, using topical and oral tick medications at the same time? 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.
How often can I use Detick?
Recommended dosage is
1x application every 2-4 weeks
depending on infestation risk. Do NOT put Detick in any other body part of the pet. Do NOT wash or bathe the dog 3 days BEFORE and 3 days AFTER application. Stripping the dog of their natural oils through bathing reduces the efficacy of Detick.
How do you know if flea treatment is working?
A. The active ingredient in FRONTLINE (fipronil) kills fleas by affecting their nervous system, making them hyperactive before dying. These dying fleas often rise to the top of your pet’s haircoat, so
the presence of visible fleas after treating your pet
, is a sign that the product is working.
Can I give my dog two doses of flea medicine?
Never use multiple flea medications on your pet, unless directed to do so by your veterinarian
. Fleas can be a very frustrating problem, and some medications may not produce immediate effects.
Is spot on or tablets better for dogs?
A study published in Veterinary Parasitology seems to back up the veterinarians and flea product makers. The ninety-day study found that topicals were 88.4 percent effective, while
oral treatments were 99.9 percent effective
.
Do flea tablets work on dogs?
All of the prescription flea and tick pills for dogs are very effective
, and there are a variety of options to meet your pet’s specific needs. Your veterinarian likely has one or two preferred products that they are the most familiar with, and they can help you find the best flea and tick pills for your dog.
Can you give a dog heartworm medicine 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.
