![]() ![]() One very happy dog (and owner).īravecto has taken a lot of heat for suspected adverse reactions in dogs, which I think is unfair ( even Simparica has had a side effect scare). Until this year, that is, thanks to Simparica. Just yesterday I saw a dog that lives in the hills who has always had mite problems no matter what was used. I have seen no evidence of it being out-performed anywhere. There are three. Simparica is my clear winner. Like Sentinel, they’re also tablets so you don’t have any messy drug and solvent on the coat. Modern treatments in the isoxazoline class are very safe and extremely fast in removing fleas. Personally, that’s not a group I’ll be joining anytime soon. So if you’re into flea welfare, Sentinel is the best. Your dog will undoubtedly pick up ‘travellers’ on the street, at the park, and even in your yard from stray cats. However, not killing fleas isn’t always compatible with an active lifestyle. Being the only non-insecticidal product for dogs is certainly an excellent drawcard. It kills fleas in the egg by blocking their growth. ![]() Sentinel contains lufenuron, an insect growth regulator. Let’s look at each of the things it does, and a few extra it doesn’t. It’s a case of ‘jack of all trades, master of none’. Once you understand it you might, like me, think there are better solutions. It is the most complete single product for these three groups of parasites. ![]() Sentinel Spectrum is a once-a-month flavoured tablet that prevents heartworm, fleas and intestinal worms in dogs. There’s a reason behind everything I say, but you’re getting my personal opinions. In the process, you’re going to learn a whole lot about choosing the best product for your dog.īut I must warn you: this isn’t going to be fair. Is it really as good as it looks? I’ll let you decide. One look at our chart of the flea and heartworm treatments for dogs and you’ll see why. Sentinel Spectrum Tasty Chews prevent heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis) and control roundworm (Toxocara canis, Toxascaris leonina), hookworm (Ancylostoma caninum, Uncinariastenocephala), whipworm (Trichuris vulpis), tapeworm and flea infestations in dogs.When faced with the bewildering array of heartworm and flea treatments, dog owners have two choices:Īn amazing number of dog owners using option 2 will buy Sentinel Spectrum. Sentinel Spectrum Tasty Chews provide broad spectrum parasite protection. Sentinel Spectrum Tasty Chews are beef-flavoured, and studies have shown they are so palatable that 97% of dogs accept them straight from the hand. Therefore reducing the number of fleas in the environment. Adult fleas that feed on an animal treated with Sentinel Spectrum will produce eggs or larvae that do not develop to the adult stage. Lufenuron is an insect growth regulator that interrupts the flea breeding cycle. It kills all intestinal forms of tapeworm except Spirometra spp, which require a higher than standard dose rate. Praziquantel causes muscle spasm in tapeworm, which are then attacked by enzymes and disintegrate (minimum dose rate: 5mg/kg). Milbemycin oxime interferes with nerve transmission in invertebrates, which helps protect against heartworm, roundworm, hookworm and whipworm (minimum dose rate: 0.5mg/kg). Milbemycin oxime, praziquantel and lufenuron are the active ingredients in Sentinel Spectrum Tasty Chews. Monthly tasty chew for the prevention and control of fleas, heartworm and intestinal worms in dogs. Please email or phone us if you would like to ask a question regarding Repeated Delivery. After all there’s no reason why you shouldn’t. So go ahead and save with Repeated Delivery. For your security and peace of mind (and with the help of site technology) we don’t store any card numbers. Your card will be charged one to two days prior to dispatching each order. Don’t worry about running out of food or even having to sit and place another order. No cancellation fees or additional fees will ever apply. You can cancel, add or take off items, or change how often you receive your orders at any time by just calling or emailing. There are no lock in contracts of any kind. This option works perfectly with pet food, which is why almost all food offers Repeated Delivery discounts. Repeated Delivery simply allows you to select how often (e.g every 2 weeks, every 3 weeks etc) you would like us to send you another lot of the item/s you purchased. 1) Select Repeated Delivery and the discounts it offers.Ĭhoose Repeated Delivery when purchasing to receive discounts on selected items. ![]()
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