There are many different products on the market. Many pet shop and supermarket products are not as effective as their veterinary counterparts. The following is an overview of some of the most useful and easy to use products available. We no longer recommend routine intestinal worming medication, please see the information on intestinal worms for more information.
Product |
Formulation |
Effective against... |
Frequency |
Minimum Age |
|
Proheart Injection |
Injection |
Heartworm |
Annually |
12 weeks |
|
Activyl |
Spot on |
Fleas |
Monthly |
8 weeks |
|
Comfortis plus |
Tablets |
Intestinal worms (excluding tapeworm), Heartworm & Fleas |
Monthly
|
8 weeks |
| Revolution
|
Spot on |
Fleas, Heartworm & Sarcoptic mange Comes in 3 and 6 month packs with intestinal worming tablets (given 3 monthly) |
Monthly
|
6 weeks |
|
Sentinel Spectrum |
Chewable Tablet |
Intestinal worms (including tapeworm), Heartworm & Fleas |
Monthly |
6 weeks |
|
Bravecto |
Spot On |
Fleas, Paralysis Ticks Brown Dog Ticks (if given 3 monthly) |
6 monthly |
8 weeks |
|
Bravecto |
Chewable Tablet |
Fleas, Paralysis Ticks & Mites (including demodex, sarcoptes & ear mites) |
3 months |
8 weeks |
|
Milpro |
Liver flavoured tablet |
Intestinal worms (including tapeworm) Heartworm (when used monthly) |
3 months |
2 weeks |
For help choosing which anti-parasitic products would be best for your pet please ask our friendly vet nurses on 8278 4147.
