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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
| Ticks | Fleas | Mites | Heartworm | Intestinal Worms | Tapeworm | Lice | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Spot on Treatment for Dogs
Minimum Age:
8 Weeks
Frequency:
Once a month for preventive care
| Ticks | Fleas | Mites | Heartworm | Intestinal Worms | Tapeworm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ✔ |
Chewables for Dogs
Minimum Age:
8 Weeks
Frequency:
Once a month for preventive care
| Ticks | Fleas | Mites | Heartworm | Intestinal Worms | Tapeworm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Do you use any of these preventatives for your pets?
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