Heartworm Preventions for Dogs: Heartgard Vs Sentinel Vs Revolution

416 September 13, 2017 0 Comment

Heartworms in dogs is a disease that is transmitted via a mosquito. The mosquito is infected by Dirofilaria Immitis and carries its larval, which is passed onto the dog. Once the larvae grow into adult heartworms, its prevention becomes useless and other forms of treatment are applied on the dog then. However, various treatments and heartwormers can kill the immature or larval stages of heartworm thus protecting the pooch.

In this article today, we are going to compare 3 highly known and famous heartwormers for dogs: Heartgard Plus, Revolution and Sentinel.

Heartgard Plus

Heartworm preventive medication. It is effective against immature stages of heartworms i.e. heartworm larvae that is transferred into the pet’s body via a mosquito
Aids in the treatment of various gastrointestinal worms like hookworms and roundworms
Beef flavored chew
Monthly treatment
Safe for pregnant dogs
For dogs and puppies above 6 weeks of age
Active ingredients: Ivermectin and Pyrantel Pamoate
Ivermectin is an anti-parasitic compound present in Heartgard Plus that prevents heartworm infections in the dogs.
Pyrantel Pamoate on the other hand works against in eliminating hookworms and roundworms efficiently
Manufacturer: Merial

Revolution

Eliminates adult fleas and its immature stages as well hence, destroying the entire flea life cycle
Destroys intestinal worms like roundworms and hookworms
Prevents heartworms.
Effective against sarcoptic mange and ear mites
Treats and controls ticks thereby reducing the chances of tick-borne diseases to infect the dogs
Revolution for Dogs provides monthly protection to the pooches
Suitable for dogs and puppies above 6 weeks of age
Safe to be applied on breeding dogs and nursing females
Spot-on topical treatment that is applied according to the size of the dog
Waterproof treatment
For small and medium dogs, one spot between the shoulder blades is enough. For larger dogs, 3 to 4 spots across the backbone until the base of the tail are required.
Active ingredient: Selamectin
Selamectin is a multiple parasitic killer that dissolves in the bloodstream and efficiently eliminates all the external and internal parasites by paralyzing their nervous system
Manufacturer: Pfizer

Sentinel

Heartworm Controller
Works efficiently against gastrointestinal parasites like adult hookworms, adult roundworms and whipworms
Protects the dogs by preventing development of flea eggs and prevents flea re-infestations
Sentinel Monthly oral treatment
Suitable for dogs and puppies above 4 weeks of age
Safe to be administered on pregnant and nursing females
Palatable in taste, so readily accepted by dogs
Active Ingredient: Milbemycin Oxime and Lufenuron
Milbemycin Oxime is a component that prevents heartworm in dogs by killing off its larval stages. It also acts against adult forms of intestinal worms thus, protecting the dogs. Lufenuron is an insect growth regulator that stops the development of flea eggs
Manufacturer: Novartis

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The 3 medications that we read about has their own safety rules and regulations. A few tips include, proper reading of the direction label and the box, keeping it away from the reach of children and pets and storing the pack at the room temperature.

All the treatments are best-sellers and efficient enough in their work. It depends on the kind of use and requirement and price range what you want to buy.