Description
Sentinel Spectrum Tasty Chews For Dogs
Sentinel Spectrum For Dogs
A monthly tasty chew given for the prevention and control of fleas, heartworm, and intestinal worms (including tapeworm) in dogs.
Product Summary:
- Sentinel Spectrum Tasty Chews provide broad spectrum parasite protection.
- It prevents heartworm and provides control of roundworm, hookworm, whipworm, tapeworm, and flea infestations in dogs.
- Sentinel Spectrum Tasty Chews are beef-flavoured and highly palatable.
Precautions
- Dogs should be tested for heartworm infection prior to starting treatment with Sentinel Spectrum Tasty Chews.
- If a dose is overdue by 15 days, treat immediately and resume monthly dosing.
- If a dose is missed by 15-30 days, heartworm prevention can be maintained if treated immediately and monthly dosing resumes for at least the next 2 months.
- If a dose is missed by 60 days, a veterinarian must be consulted to assess heartworm status.
- Sentinel Spectrum Tasty Chews do not treat Spirometra spp. as this tapeworm requires a higher dose of praziquantel.
- For dogs from 6 weeks of age.
- APVMA APPROVAL NO: 62390/53219
Active Constituents:
- Milbemycin oxime
- Praziquantel
- Lufenuron
Dosage and Administration
- Once a month, ideally on the same date.
- Dose must be given with a full meal, either within food or immediately afterwards.
- It can be safely used in puppies from 6 weeks of age, breeding males, and females.
- A fast-acting adulticide product such as Capstar® can be used to kill adult fleas if present.
- Use of a registered environmental control product on areas such as bedding and carpet may assist with a more rapid resolution of the flea infestation.