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SENTINEL FOR DOGS HEARTWORMS, WORMS, AND FLEA TREATMENT
Sentinel flavored tablets for dogs are beef flavored chews that treat gastrointestinal worms, breaks flea life cycle and prevents gnarly heartworm infestations. These monthly chews are exceptionally effective in breaking the flea life cycle and preventing re-infestation. Recommended by most of the vets, the oral treatment inhibits the growth of heartworm larvae i.e. microfilaria and kills roundworms, hookworms, and whipworms. The treatment is safe for the puppies 8 weeks of age or more and weighing at least 2 lbs or more.
The active ingredients, Lufenuron, and Milbemycin Oxime work individually on fleas and worms. Lufenuron, which is an insect growth regulator, breaks the flea-like cycle by inhibiting the production of chitin which restricts the flea larvae to develop the hard outer shell, as a result, the insect dies from dehydration after molting. Whereas, Milbemycin oxime kills worms and microfilaria by opening the sensitive chloride channels leading to Hyperpolarization and hindering of nerve signal transfer.
Note: Due to Elanco’s acquisition of Novartis Animal Health, the product packs may have varied manufacturer’s name according to the available stock.
Ingredients
Milbemycin Oxime
Lufenuron
Manufacturer
Novartis / Elanco
Key Benefits
- One single chew treats multiple parasites
- Oral treatment is given as a single dose that stays effective for an entire month
- Prevents heartworm infestations and hence saves your pooch from dangerous repercussions
- Terminates fleas and flea larvae by hindering the flea life cycle
- The beef flavored chew effectively eradicates roundworm, whipworm, and hookworm
- Safe for 8 weeks and older puppies
- The treatment is tested and found safe on breeding and pregnant dogs
- The active ingredients Lufenuron and Milbemycin Oxime are extremely safe formulations
Direction
- Sentinel is available in four different color-coded packs depending on the size and weight of the dog.
- Please weigh your pet and choose a suitable pack.
- The oral treatment should be fed after a single bedtime meal once a month.
- Beef flavored tablets can be given as a treat or mixed with the food and make sure the pet finishes the entire dosage.
- Feed Breeding females at the mating time, and pregnant dogs prior to whelping and then every month.
- Consult a veterinarian for further guidance.
Safety
- This is a prescription medicine.
- In some cases, adverse reactions like vomiting, diarrhea, depression/lethargy or pruritus have been observed, however, they are self-limiting.
- Before starting the medication, have your veterinarian confirm, by a simple test, that your dog does not have heartworm as some mild, transient, shock-like reactions have occurred when treating heartworm positive dogs.
- Contact your veterinarian in case of unusual reactions by your dog