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Frontline Plus
Frontline Plus is a monthly topical flea and tick preventative. Frontline Plus kills 100% of adult fleas on your dog within 18 hours and 100% of all ticks within 48 hours. Frontline Plus contains an insect growth regulator, S-methoprene, which kills flea eggs and larvae. It’s effective against all stages of the brown dog tick, the American dog tick, the lone star tick and the deer tick (the major carrier of Lyme disease). (3 Pack = 3 doses which lasts 3 months.)
Benefits
•Kills all existing fleas on your pet within 18 hours
•Each application provides a full month of protection
•Great for pets that swim since it's waterproof
• Kills ticks
How it works: Frontline Plus contains fipronil, a broad-spectrum insecticide and slow-acting poison that disrupts the central nervous system of fleas and ticks and S-Methoprene, an insect growth regulator that kills flea eggs and larvae. The active ingredients are stored in the sebaceous glands and are wicked out of the hair follicles and continuously re-applied to the coat for long-lasting, waterproof protection. Cautions: Your pet may experience some temporary irritation at the site of application. If signs persist or become more severe within a few days of application, consult your veterinarian immediately.
Availability: Frontline Plus is a non-prescription (over the counter) product.
How this product should be used:Use Frontline Plus for Dogs (fipronil 9.8% and S-methoprene 8.8%) on dogs and puppies 8 weeks or older. Frontline Plus for Dogs is available as 0.67 ml applicators for use on dogs and puppies up to 22 lbs, 1.34 ml applicators for dogs 23-44 lbs, 2.68 ml applicators for dogs 45-88 lbs and 4.02 ml applicators for dogs 89-132 lbs. Wait 24 hours to fully dry before swimming or bathing. Do not reapply for 30 days. Place the applicator tip through the animal's hair to the skin level between the shoulder blades. Apply the entire contents of the applicator in a single spot to the animal's skin. Use only one applicator per treatment.
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Avantage Multi
Advantage Multi is a once a month topical application that contains a combination of the insecticide (imidacloprid) and the parasiticide (moxidectin). Advantage Multi for Dogs is used for the prevention of heartworm and the treatment and control of flea infestations, hookworms, roundworms and whipworms.
Benefits:
•Prevents heartworms, roundworms, hookworms in dogs and cats as well as whipworms in dogs and ear mites in cats
•Easy, once a month, application
•Canine customers often purchase Preventic collars (sold separately) for tick protection
How it works: The active ingredient moxidectin is used for the prevention and control of heartworms and intestinal worms by disrupting nerve transmission resulting in the paralysis and death of the parasite. The active ingredient imidacloprid, acts on the nervous system of the flea to cause paralysis and subsequent death.
Availibility: Veterinarian Prescription Only
How should this medication be used: Advantage Multi is applied topically to the skin. It is not given by mouth. Follow the manufacturer's directions for application. Do not apply to irritated skin. Apply each dose once a month, every 30 days. If you do not understand the directions, or if you have difficulty applying the medication, contact your pharmacist or veterinarian.
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K9 Advantix
K9 Advantix (imidacloprid + permethrin) is a convenient monthly preventative for dogs that both repels and kills fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes. Because it repels and kills, K9 Advantix offers a more comprehensive protection against fleas & ticks in comparison to other veterinarian-recommended brands. K9 Advantix stops biting fleas within three to five minutes and kills 98-100 percent within 12 hours. (4 Pack = 4 doses which lasts 4 months.) K9 Advantix is not for use on cats.
Benefits:
•Kills & repels fleas, ticks, & mosquitoes
•Stops fleas from biting your pet in 3-5 minutes providing fast relief
•Kills adult fleas within 12 hours
•Kills flea larvae in under 20 minutes
•Repels disease-carrying mosquitoes before they bite
•Stops ticks from attaching and reduces risk of Lyme Disease & tickborne diseases
•Still works after your pet swims or is bathed
How it works: K9 Advantix is for use on dogs and puppies 7 weeks of age and older only. It is used for the topical prevention and treatment of fleas, mosquitoes and ticks including deer ticks (the major carrier of Lyme disease), American dog ticks, Brown dog ticks and lone star ticks. K-9 Advantix kills and repels fleas, ticks and mosquitoes.
Availability: K9 Advantix is a non-prescription (OTC) product available as applicators for dogs 1-10 lbs (Green), 11-20 lbs (Teal), 21-55 lbs (Red), and 55 lbs and over (Blue).
How this medication should be used: For use only on dogs. Do not use on cats or on other animals. Part the hair on the dog's back, between the shoulder blades, until the skin is visible. For dogs up to 20 lbs, apply the entire contents of the tube to this one spot. For dogs 21 lbs and over, apply the contents of the applicator tube to the skin at 3 or 4 spots on the top of the back from the shoulder to the base of the tail. If the household has cats or other animals, separate from the treated dog for about an hour until the product is thoroughly dry.
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Sentinel
What is Sentinel? Sentinel is the only monthly oral preventive that guards against heartworms, adult roundworms, adult hookworms, whipworms, and prevents the development of flea eggs.
Benefits:
•Comes in palatable flavored tabs
•Easy to administer just once a month
How it works: Milbemycin oxime eliminates the tissue stage of heartworm larvae and the adult stage of hookworm, roundworm, and whipworm infestations. Lufenuron, the other active ingredient, is an insect development inhibitor that breaks the flea life cycle by inhibiting egg development. Lufenuron prevents most flea eggs from hatching or maturing into adults and thus prevents and controls flea populations by breaking the life cycle.
Sentinel may be given along with Capstar, which treats flea infestation(adult fleas).
Availability: Veterinarian Presciption Only
How should this medication be given: Give Sentinel exactly as directed by the veterinarian. If you do not understand the directions ask the pharmacist or veterinarian to explain them to you. The usual dose of Sentinel for dogs 2 to 10 pounds is 2.3mg/46mg, 11 to 25 pounds is 5.75mg/115mg, 26 to 50 pounds is 11.5mg/230mg and 51 to 100 pounds is 23mg/460mg given once a month year round. For dogs over 100 pounds give the appropriate combination of tablets. Heartworm testing should be performed prior to the start of prevention therapy. If the animal is off Sentinel for 6 months or less, start the medication and test after 6 months since microfilaria, that take 6 months to mature, will result in a positive test result. Store Sentinel at room temperature. Do not remove the tablet from its wrapper until ready to give the medicine. Keep this medication away from children and pets.
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Interceptor
What is Interceptor? Interceptor Flavor Tabs are a palatable once-a-month tablet that prevents heartworm disease, controls adult hookworms, and removes and controls adult roundworms and whipworm infections.
Benefits:
•Given once a month
•Easy to administer
•Broad spectrum activity
Availibility: Veterinarian Prescription Only
How it works: Interceptor Flavor Tabs eliminate the tissue stage of heartworm larvae and the adult stage of hookworm, roundworm, and whipworm infestations. The anthelmintic activity (destroying parasitic worms) of the active ingredient milbemycin oxime is believed to be a result of interfering with the invertebrates neurotransmission. Cautions: Side effects of Interceptor are rare, but some animals may show signs of depression, drowsiness, vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhea, hypersalivation, seizures, and weakness. If these or other symptoms develop contact your veterinarian. Since humans can contract hookworm and roundworm from animals, you should maintain good personal hygiene. To prevent reinfection, cleaning up stool daily is recommended. Don't give your pet Interceptor if you are already administering another heartworm .
How should this medication be given: Give Interceptor exactly as directed by the veterinarian. If you do not understand the directions ask the pharmacist or veterinarian to explain them to you. Heartworm testing should be performed prior to the start of prevention therapy. If the animal is off Interceptor for 6 months or less, start the medication and test after 6 months since microfilaria, that take 6 months to mature, will result in a positive test result. Store Interceptor at room temperature. Do not remove the tablet from its wrapper until ready to give the medicine. Keep this medication away from children and pets.
What happens if I miss giving a dose: Give the missed dose as soon as you remember. Do not give a double dose of the medication.
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HeartGuard Plus
What is Heartgard Plus?Heartgard Plus is a real-beef chewable tablet for dogs that provides protection against heartworms, and treats and controls roundworms and hookworms.
Benefits:
•Considered the most tasty heartworm chewable tablet
•Effectively controls heartworms, roundworms & hookworms
•Only given once a month
How it works: Heartgard Plus contains ivermectin, a broad-spectrum antiparasitic medication used to prevent heartworms. Heartgard Plus also contains Pyrantel Pamoate, an anthelminthic, used to prevent roundworms and hookworms.
Availibility: Veterinarian Precription Only
How should this medication be given: Give Heartgard Plus exactly as directed by the veterinarian. If you do not understand the directions ask the pharmacist or veterinarian to explain them to you. Heartgard Plus chewable tablets must be chewed. They should not be swallowed whole. Use with caution in collies. Heartworm testing should be performed prior to the start of prevention therapy. If the animal is off Heartgard Plus for 6 months or less, start the medication and test after 6 months since microfilaria, that take 6 months to mature, will result in a positive test result. Store Heartgard Plus at room temperature. Do not remove the tablet from its wrapper until ready to give the medicine. Keep this medication away from children and pets.
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This is indeed a ton of information on the latest heartworm, flea, and/or tick medication. Please keep in mind only prescription medications such as Sentinel, Heartguard, and Interceptor can prevent heartworm. I urge everybody to prepare their dogs for the spring onslaught of harmful critters today. Their is also a Lyme tick vaccine now available. We will post a comprehensive look into to this very soon so stay tuned to our blog! We also highly recommend switching to a permethrin based flea and tick shampoo during the warmer months to also help ward off those harmful critters even more. IA bimonthly bath of flea and tick over the counter shampoo will do wonders to help in the battle!
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If you are wondering what I personally recommend here it is...
I give a monthly dose to Dewey(3.5 y.o. pointer) of Sentinel for flea and worms every month, year round. He is the first dog I have owed who is also on the Lyme tick vaccine with annual boosters and has been since 4 months old. From spring to late fall he gets a bath every 2 weeks with Perfect Coat Flea & Tick shampoo. I religiously go over him for ticks during our tailgate checks at the end of each workout or hunt. I also keep a "flea comb" in my truck and run it over him quickly before kenneling up and heading home. A flea comb might just be the best $0.99 you ever spend on your dog! They are available at most pet stores and not only work to remove crawling fleas but deer ticks as well. This is just what has worked for us but keep in mind Dewey is not a water dog, in fact, he hates water over ankle deep. He operates mostly in the northern midwest. He is a short hair and mostly white so it is easily to spot micro critters and his owner(i.e me) is nuts about thorough tailgate checks. Whiping a dog down and the flea comb mentioned prior is a valuable pactice in helping prevent issues without the aid of preventative medications...but not to replace those medications!
As always, being proactive now could save you a costly trip to the vet later.
Best of luck to each of you out there!
-Mark Northup
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