musik Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 Hi folks, We've been giving our 9mth old retriever Revolution and Drontol for flea and worms. Although I recently looked up specific info on Revolution and Drontol and it appears they do the same thing (in regard to worming)? Our vets wasn't too helpful and said that Drontol is for internal worms and Revolution only does external worms, however the Revolution website says they do internal worms as well as flea treatment... from what I can tell from looking up info on both products they seem to work on the same types of worms as well. Given the expense of Revolution (seeing as it does two things in one dose) as well as giving Drontol can anyone advise if I should really only be giving the Revolution? I'm hoping someone knows a lot more about it than I do Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squeak Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 (edited) Revolution does HEARTworm and fleas. I am guessing if Drontal is a wormer, it is probably for intestinal worms. I use Revolution and still need to use Canex (brand name) for intestinal worms. If Drontal also does fleas, you might be doubling up on the flea side of things. BUT you really need to use something for heartworm. But if it doesn't and only does intestinal worms, then yes you would be doubling up. EDIT I have just looked at their website and it seems that Drontal treats intestinal worms only. Which, as fair as I can understand, should be okay to use with the Revolution. Basically... Drontal for intestinal worms Revolution for heartworm and fleas Edited August 4, 2007 by squeak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musik Posted August 4, 2007 Author Share Posted August 4, 2007 Cheers squeak, Tapeworms and whipworms are the only worms that Drontol covers which Revolution doesn't... So really I'd be best to just use a cheaper brand like Frontline for fleas/ticks and keep using Drontol which covers all the internal and external worms. Phew gees it can be confusing!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Are You Serious Jo Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 There are external parasites, but no external worms as far as I am aware. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laffi Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 Cheers squeak, Tapeworms and whipworms are the only worms that Drontol covers which Revolution doesn't... So really I'd be best to just use a cheaper brand like Frontline for fleas/ticks and keep using Drontol which covers all the internal and external worms. Phew gees it can be confusing!! What about heartworm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musik Posted August 4, 2007 Author Share Posted August 4, 2007 What about heartworm? Mmm good point, I re-checked the Drontal website and it doesn't do heartworm. Is there any worming tablet which covers them all including heart worm? Canex doesn't it appears. My dog is currently still using Revolution & Drontal so he is covered, it just would nice to find an effective but cheaper alternative to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laffi Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 What about heartworm? Mmm good point, I re-checked the Drontal website and it doesn't do heartworm. Is there any worming tablet which covers them all including heart worm? Canex doesn't it appears. My dog is currently still using Revolution & Drontal so he is covered, it just would nice to find an effective but cheaper alternative to it I use Sentinel Spectrum. From the website http://www.pets.novartis.com.au/dogs/sentinelspectrum.html : SENTINEL® SPECTRUM is the most convenient way to get 3-in-1 parasite protection against heartworm, intestinal worms - including tapeworm - and fleas. One delicious beefy flavoured tablet given once a month with a full meal, all year round is all it takes to give your dog a lifetime of protection against the most dangerous worms and fleas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musik Posted August 4, 2007 Author Share Posted August 4, 2007 you're a gem laffi! and they sell that on priceless pets so its pretty well priced Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laffi Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 you're a gem laffi! and they sell that on priceless pets so its pretty well priced I was about to tell you where to buy it if you were interested (pricelesspets rock!) Some people do Drontal, heartworm yearly vaccination and flea collar. I don't do it because some dogs have adverse reaction to the heartworm vaccinations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musik Posted August 4, 2007 Author Share Posted August 4, 2007 it looks to me that one you said covers it all, i dont like to give too much when its not needed. but i think its good to have them covered, i know people who dont even give their dogs anything!! ack!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laffi Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 it looks to me that one you said covers it all, i dont like to give too much when its not needed. but i think its good to have them covered, i know people who dont even give their dogs anything!! ack!! I totally agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squeak Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 Just remember that Sentinel Spectrum only breaks the breeding cycle of fleas but does not kill the adult flea. I mention it because it is important to some people Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldielover Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 What about heartworm? Mmm good point, I re-checked the Drontal website and it doesn't do heartworm. Is there any worming tablet which covers them all including heart worm? Canex doesn't it appears. My dog is currently still using Revolution & Drontal so he is covered, it just would nice to find an effective but cheaper alternative to it I use Sentinel Spectrum. From the website http://www.pets.novartis.com.au/dogs/sentinelspectrum.html : SENTINEL® SPECTRUM is the most convenient way to get 3-in-1 parasite protection against heartworm, intestinal worms - including tapeworm - and fleas. One delicious beefy flavoured tablet given once a month with a full meal, all year round is all it takes to give your dog a lifetime of protection against the most dangerous worms and fleas I'd recommend Sentinel Spectrum as well. I use Interceptor Spectrum which does all intestinal worms and heartworm, but just not fleas. None of my girls have ever had any fleas so i don't need the added protection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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