There are many products available for flea, tick, and worm prevention in dogs 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:
NEXTGARD SPECTRA
| what form is it? | A chewable tablet given monthly |
| treats: | Fleas, ticks, sarcoptic (fox) mange, demodectic mange, lungworm, heartworm, eye worm, roundworms, some hookworms, and whipworms |
| use from: | 8 weeks of age and over 2kg |
| use with: | Endogard worming tablets every 3 months for tapeworms and hookworms |
| special note(s): | Has not been tested in pregnancy and lactation |
PRINOVOX
| what form is it? | A spot-on applied monthly |
| treats: | Fleas, sarcoptic (fox) mange, demodectic mange, ear mites, biting lice, lungworm, heartworm, oesophageal worm, bronchial worm, eye worm, roundworms, hookworms, and whipworms |
| use from: | 7 weeks of age and over 1kg |
| use with: | Endogard worming tablets every 3 months for tapeworms. Seresto Collar and a tick remover for ticks. |
| special note(s): | Frequent bathing or swimming may reduce efficacy. Has not been tested in pregnancy and lactation. |
For Cats:
Please refer to the corresponding Cat sheet on flea, tick, and worm recommendations.
