Sentinel
Flavored, Chewable Monthly Pill
Age of Pet
Dogs – 4 wks
Give with Food
Method of Action
Sterilizes Fleas; Controls major intestinal parasites (hookworms, roundworms, whipworms); prevents heartworms
Pros
- Not effected by bathing
- Non-chemical, extremely safe
- Easy to administer
Cons
- Does not kill adult fleas
- All pets in environment must be treated
Advantage Multi
Monthly spot-on topical
Age of Pet
Dogs – 7wks
Cats – 8 wks
Method of Action
Controls Heartworms and Major Intestinal Parasites (hookworms, roundworms, whipworms); prevents heartworms
Kills adult fleas within 24 hours
Pros
- Very rapid flea kill.
- Paralyzes fleas before they can bite.
- Very safe
Cons
- Efficacy affected by bathing
- Potentially some resistance
- Messy to apply
Trifexis
Flavored, Chewable Monthly Pill
Age of Pet
Dogs – 8 wks
Give with Food
Method of Action
Chewable flavored tablet. Controls three major intestinal parasites: hookworms, roundworms and whipworms and fleas. prevents heartworms
Pros
- Minimal to no flea resistance
- Not affected by bathing.
- Broad spectrum parasite control.
- Kills fleas and prevents infestations.
Cons
- Tastes bad, some pet’s vomit after administration
- Use with care if pet seizures
- No Tick Control
Bravecto
Flavored, chewable pill given every 3 months
Age of Pet
Dogs – 6 months or older
Give with Food
Method of Action
Remains at effective levels to kill fleas and ticks when they bite for 3 months
Pros
- Kills TICKS for two to three months depending on the tick
- Kills fleas for three months
- Not affected by bathing.
Cons
- ONLY for adult dogs older than 6 months
Capstar
oral pill, given once
Age of Pet
Dogs & Cats – 4 wks
Method of Action
Kills adult fleas rapidly
Pros
- Very rapid flea kill
- Can repeat daily if desired
Cons
- No residual action after an hour
Cheristin
spot-on topical
Age of Pet
Cats Only – 8wks
Method of Action
Kills Fleas
Pros
- Topical (no pill)
- Very little resistance
Cons
- Potential vomiting
- May get hair loss at application site
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