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FLEA AND WORM TREATMENTS

FOR DOGS

There are many products available for flea, tick, and worm prevention in dogs and the choice can be confusing. It is still true that no one product does everything. Below is some information on the products we currently stock:

NEXGARD what form is it? A chewable tablet given monthly

SPECTRA treats: Fleas, ticks, sarcoptic (fox) mange, demodectic mange,

lungworm, heartworm, eye worm, roundworms, some hookworms, and whipworms

use from: 8 weeks of age and over 2kg

use with: Drontal worming tablets every 3 months for tapeworms and hookworms.

special note(s): Has not been tested in pregnancy and lactation

BRAVECTO what form is it? A chewable tablet or spot-on given every 3 months

treats: Fleas, ticks sarcoptic (fox) mange, and demodectic mange

use from: 8 weeks of age and over 2kg

use with: Milpro chewable worming tablet monthly for lungworm prevention and

general worming.

special note(s): Can be used in pregnancy and lactation

Should not swim or be washed for 3 days after spot-on applied

Tablets should not be broken or divided

Use with caution in pre-existing epilepsy

ADVOCATE what form is it? A spot-on applied monthly

treats: Fleas, sarcoptic (fox) mange, demodectic mange, ear mites, biting lice, lungworm, heartworm, oesophageal worm, bronchial worm, eye worm, roundworms, hookworms, and whipworms

use from: 7 weeks of age and over 1kg

use with: Droncit or Drontal worming tablets every 3 months for tapeworms

Seresto Collar and a tick remover for ticks

special note(s): Frequent bathing or swimming may reduce efficacy

Has not been tested in pregnancy and lactation

SERESTO what form is it? A collar worn for 7-8 months

COLLAR treats: Fleas and ticks

use from: 7 weeks of age

use with: Milpro chewable worming tablet monthly for lungworm prevention and

general worming.

special note(s): Frequent bathing or swimming may reduce efficacy

Has not been tested in pregnancy and lactation

FOR CATS: Please refer to the corresponding CAT sheet on flea, tick, and worm recommendations.

Owners should be aware that until a spot-on product has dried there is a risk of damage to furnishings, including car interiors.

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