Comparison between Sentinel Spectrum and Sentinel Tablet
Sentinel Spectrum is an updated formula with an extra active ingredient: Praziquantel, and it also protects against tapeworm. Sentinel flavor tabs are the easy wide-spectrum treatment for your dogs that controls fleas, prevents heartworms, and treats roundworms, whipworms, and hookworms.
Heartworm is a dangerous parasite that can be simple to prevent but difficult to treat. Sentinel Spectrum and Sentinel both prevent heartworm and need to administer monthly. It is a must to test your dog for existing heartworm before starting any preventatives.
Sentinel Spectrum and Sentinel will protect your dog for the entire month and can be administered year-round if required.
Sentinel Spectrum is safe for puppies and dogs at the age of six weeks and has a minimum body weight of 2 lbs (0.9 kg). Sentinel is safe for puppies and dogs at the age of four weeks and has a minimum body weight of 2 lbs (0.9 kg).
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 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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Prevents Tapeworms
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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 tablet
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Active Ingredient(s)
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Dosage
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Monthly
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Monthly
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