Which Heartworm/tick/flea Stuff

[I Love my Dog]

I'm new to Australia with my Golden Retriever.

Could anyone advise a suitable solution to prevent my dog from getting Heart Worm, fleas etc. Is it better to get a monthly solution?

Any ideas?

[doggywoof]

I have taken the below from the pinned topic at the start of this thread:

Frontline Plus - fleas and ticks

Advantix - fleas, ticks and mosquitos

Advocate- fleas, heartworm, hookworm, roundworm and whipworm, lice and ear mites

Revolution - fleas, heartworm, ear mites, hookworm, sarcoptic mange

Advantage - fleas

I buy mine from:

http://www.pricelesspets.com.au/?page=home

Very good prices.

I use advocate. Hope it helps.

ETA: You should join the Retreiver thread in the breed sub forum under general http://www.dolforums.com.au/index.php?show...amp;start=21900 Its a busy thread but you will receive responses to your answers quickly.... as long as you post photos of your doggy!

Edited September 25, 2008 by doggywoof

[Caesars mum]

Hi and welcome to Oz

I use Advantix for fleas tick and mozzies

and heart guard for heart worm from priceless pets, you can order online or drop into the outlet in clayfield. Best prices I have found

[I Love my Dog]

Thanks guys.

They seem to ome in 6 dose packs. How often do you give a dose? As in, how long does the $78 last?

[laffi]

Thanks guys.

They seem to ome in 6 dose packs. How often do you give a dose? As in, how long does the $78 last?

You give Advocate once a month.

I use Sentinel Interceptor (covers all the worms) during the tick season together with Advantix (flea and tick protection).

In winter I use Sentinel Spectrum (worms and fleas protection).

I found that my dog's skin was irritated when I was using Advocate and Advanix (both are spot on meds).

[alanglen]

Depends a lot on your area and what the ticks etc are sensitive to. In Victoria I use Sentinel spectrum as ticks are not a big issue, but you need to know what is most effective locally. The vast majority of any of these good products are monthly.