Comparison between Heartgard Plus and Sentinel
By adding heartworm preventatives to your dog's treatment, you are making your dog healthy and happy. Here we will see the difference between two heartworms, preventative Heartgard plus and Sentinel.
These are the top-rated monthly product that is fast acting too, and they will prevent heartworm, hookworms, and roundworms in dogs.
Sentinel flavor tablets also control flea infection by preventing flea eggs from developing and prevents from whipworms. However, they don't kill adult fleas.
Heartgard Plus is safe for puppies and dogs from six weeks, and no minimum weight is required. In addition, these products are safe for nursing and pregnant dogs.
Sentinel flavor tabs are safe for puppies and dogs from four weeks of age and have a minimum body weight of 2 lbs (0.9 kg).In addition, these products are safe for nursing and pregnant dogs.
If the pet gets heartworm, it can be tough to treat, so prevention is better than cure. Here is our comparison of the leading brand of heartworm preventatives.
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Kills Flea Eggs and Larvae
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Prevents flea eggs from developing
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Prevents Heartworm
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Prevents Roundworms
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Prevents Hookworms
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Prevents Whipworms
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Other Parasites
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Safe for Pregnant or Nursing Pets
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When does it starts working
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Begins working Immediately
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Begins working Immediately
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Application
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Beef-flavored chewable
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Beef-flavored chewable
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Active Ingredient(s)
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Ivermectin, Pyrantel Pamoate
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Dosage
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Monthly
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Monthly
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