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Very few products do the arduous task of preventing dogs from fleas, ticks, heartworm, and gastrointestinal worms. Two such products that excel in the just-mentioned conditions are Sentinel and Sentinel Spectrum. While they are both exceptional in doing what they do, it is obvious that pet parents will go for one. It could be difficult to pick one, but fret not; our comparison below should assist you in simplifying your choice.
\n\n\n\nTo compare the two products, we must first understand what they are all about.
\n\n\n\n1. Sentinel – These beef-flavored oral preventative tablets protect dogs from heartworm, fleas, ticks, adult hookworms, adult roundworms, whipworms ,and various other internal and external parasites for one whole month.
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2. Sentinel Spectrum – This bacon and beef flavored chewable provides a broad spectrum of thorough protection from heartworm, adult roundworms, adult tapeworms, hookworms, whipworms, fleas (both egg and larval stage), ticks, and other parasitic creatures.
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| Subject | Sentinel | Sentinel Spectrum |
| Preventative Type | Tablets | Chews |
| Administration | Orally | Orally |
| Heartworm | Prevents heartworm | Prevents heartworm |
| Fleas | Prohibits larval growth and thus aids in preventing fleas from multiplying | Controls fleas in both the egg and larval stages. Prevents flea infestation too |
| Ticks | Effectively prevents ticks | Prevents ticks |
| Hookworms | Protects dogs from adult hookworms | Treats and controls hookworms |
| Roundworms | Forbids whipworms (Trichuris vulpis) from entering the body | Provides treatment and effectively controls adult roundworms |
| Tapeworms | Not effective against tapeworms | Effective in controlling adult tapeworms |
| Whipworms | Not yet evaluated as safe for pregnant and lactating dogs | Prevents and controls whipworms effectively |
| Taste | Beef flavored | Beef and bacon flavored |
| Safety | Milbemycin Oxime, Lufenuron, and Praziquantel | Safe for puppies (above six weeks), pregnant, and lactating dogs |
| Suitability | Suitable for dogs above 6 weeks old | Only for dogs above 6 weeks and/or above 2lbs |
| Dosage | Monthly treatment | Monthly treatment |
| Active Ingredients | Milbemycin Oxime and/or Lufenuron | The following side effects have been brought to notice:
Anorexia Ataxa Body Weakness Convulsions Depression Diarrhea Lethargy Pruritus Salivation Skin Congestion Urticaria Vomiting |
| Manufacturer | Novartis | Novartis |
| Side Effects | Side effects are rare but in some cases dogs may exhibit the following:\n \n Appetite loss \nDepression \nDiarrhea \nDizziness \nHives \nHyper salivation \nItchiness \nSeizures \nVomiting \nWeakness \n | Side effects are rare, but in some cases dogs may exhibit the following:
Appetite loss Depression Diarrhea Dizziness Hives Hyper salivation Itchiness Seizures Vomiting Weakness |
| Additional Information | According to the weight and color of the pack should you select the product:\n \n Brown pack – 2-10lbs \nGreen pack – 11-25lbs \nYellow pack – 26-50lbs \nGrey pack – 51-100lbs \n\n | One chewable should be given but remember to select the right pack based on the weight of your dog:\n \n Orange box – 2-8lbs \nGreen box – 8.1-25lbs \nYellow box – 25.1-50lbs \nBlue box – 50.1-100lbs \n\n Note: Over 100lbs dogs should be given an appropriate combination. \n |
As you can see by the table above, there’s hardly much that separates the two products. Hence, it is important to know the symptoms first (and later, the issue your pet is facing), and based on that, you should select the ideal treatment method.
\n\n\n\nAlso, if you’re having trouble picking one, there’s always the option of contacting your local vet. Do not hesitate to call your vet if you’re having second thoughts about something because, where health is concerned, it’s imperative to be safe and sure rather than sorry.
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