Preventatives for Dogs and Cats

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With so many preventatives for pets out there, it can get confusing! Charmaine has compiled a handy product guide for us to refer to!

Spot on Treatment for Cats


Minimum Age:
8 Weeks

Frequency:
Once a month for preventive care

TicksFleasMitesHeartwormIntestinal WormsTapewormLice
Revolution
2.3kg – 6kg
Frontline
above 1kg
Bravecto
1.2kg – 12.5kg
(once every 12 weeks)
Advocate
above 4kg
Broadline
0.8kg – 7.4kg
Revolution PLUS
2.3kg – 6kg
Active tapeworm infestation is best treated with oral dewormer

Spot on Treatment for Dogs


Minimum Age:
8 Weeks

Frequency:
Once a month for preventive care

TicksFleasMitesHeartwormIntestinal WormsTapeworm
Revolution
2.5kg – 58kg
Frontline
2kg – 40kg
Bravecto
2kg – 56kg
(once every 12 weeks)
Advocate
Under 4kg & above 25kg
Frontline PLUS
2.3kg – 59kg
(also kills flea eggs)
Pro-Heart 12 Injection
Once a year injection by your veterinarian.
For dogs 12 months of age & older
Active tapeworm infestation is best treated with oral dewormer

Chewables for Dogs


Minimum Age:
8 Weeks

Frequency:
Once a month for preventive care

TicksFleasMitesHeartwormIntestinal WormsTapeworm
Bravecto
2kg – 55kg
(once every 12 weeks)
Heartgard
under 11kg – 45kg
Nexgard
1.8kg – 54kg
Nexgard Spectra
2kg – 60kg
Simparica
1.5kg – 59kg
Simparica Trio
1.2kg – 59kg
Active tapeworm infestation is best treated with oral dewormer


Do you use any of these preventatives for your pets?

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