There are many products available for flea, tick, and worm prevention in cats and the choice can be confusing. It is still true that no one product does everything.
Below is some information on the products we currently stock at Forest Vets:
BRAVECTO
| what form is it? |
A spot-on applied every 3 months |
| treats: |
Fleas, ticks, and ear mites |
| use from: |
11 weeks of age and over 1.2kg |
| use with: |
Milpro worming tablet or Profender spot-on every 3 months |
| special note(s): |
Has not been tested in pregnancy and lactation |
PRINOVOX
| what form is it? |
A spot-on applied monthly |
| treats: |
Fleas, ear mites, notoedric mange, lungworm, heartworm, roundworms, and hookworms |
| use from: |
9 weeks of age and over 1kg |
| use with: |
Droncit spot on/tablet or Profender spot-on every 3 months. Seresto Collar and a tick remover for ticks. |
| special note(s): |
Do not bathe for at least 2 hours after application or apply to wet coat. Has not been tested in pregnancy and lactation. |
CREDELIO
| what form is it? |
A chewable tablet given monthly |
| treats: |
Fleas and ticks |
| use from: |
8 weeks of age and over 0.5kg |
| use with: |
Milpro worming tablet or Profender spot-on every 3 months |
| special note(s): |
Should be either with food or within 30 minutes of feeding. Has not been tested in pregnancy and lactation. |
NEXGARD COMBO
| what form is it? |
A spot on applied monthly |
| treats: |
Fleas, ticks, tapeworms, roundworms, feline lungworm and ear mites |
| use from: |
8 weeks of age and 0.8kg of bodyweight |
| use with: |
No other product needed |
| special note(s): |
Has not been tested in pregnancy and lactation |
For Dogs
Please refer to the corresponding Dog sheet on flea, tick, and lungworm recommendations.
Owners should be aware that until a spot-on product has dried there is a risk of damage to furnishings, including car interiors.
