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BellymonsterMom · 05-15-2014, 08:28 AM

Took my Bella for Heartworm and Lyme tests - negative. She is very sensitive to medication and vaccines. She weighs 6 pounds.

They gave me a script for Sentinal Spectrum and a flea collar Scalibar as I don't like to put the topicals on my pet as she gets sick- lethargy, vomiting, etc. I've been reading on the collars and have decided not to use. But I need something for fleas and ticks.

I have left over plain Sentinal HW med (good until 2017).

I want to use the least invasive, least amount of meds possible but keep her from Heartworm and fleas/ticks.

Can anyone help with recos for products? I'm going crazy with all the names. My vet offered the alternatives of Actyvyl, Parastar and Vectra for use with the Sentinal Specturm. For now I will use the Sentinal plain that I have in stock. Suggestions?

#1. Need the safest weight based flea protector (0-10lbs)

#2 Need the safest weight based Heartworm protector ( 0-10 lbs)

katy-yorkie · 05-20-2014, 04:48 AM

We just started using the Nexgard for flea and tick, it's a chewable much like Heartgard. Maggie hated the Frontline, she would also get lethargic and act sickly. I split the vial between her and Buster but she still acted lethargic and sickly, however, I never saw her vomit. We use the Heartgard and have used it with success.

megansmomma · 05-20-2014, 05:25 AM

I bought Nexguard this time and mine all seemed fine after using it. As a matter of fact this reminds me they are due for their second dose today

BellymonsterMom · 05-20-2014, 05:47 AM

Thanks for both replies. I will look into Nexguard.

Wylie's Mom · 05-20-2014, 06:29 AM

I use Heartguard or Interceptor for HW. Interceptor is more weight specific.

Teegy · 05-20-2014, 08:33 AM

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05-20-2014, 05:25 AM	#3
megansmomma Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: S. W. Suburbs of Chicago, IL Posts: 12,235	I bought Nexguard this time and mine all seemed fine after using it. As a matter of fact this reminds me they are due for their second dose today __________________ “Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference.” Mark Twain

05-20-2014, 06:29 AM	#5
Wylie's Mom Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 35,889 Blog Entries: 2	I use Heartguard or Interceptor for HW. Interceptor is more weight specific. __________________ ~ A friend told me I was delusional. I nearly fell off my unicorn. ~ °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨° Ann \| Pfeiffer \| Marcel Verdel Purcell \| Wylie \| Artie °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨°

05-15-2014, 08:28 AM	#1
BellymonsterMom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Eastern Pennsylvania Posts: 97	Help needed- info on flea meds and Hw protection Took my Bella for Heartworm and Lyme tests - negative. She is very sensitive to medication and vaccines. She weighs 6 pounds. They gave me a script for Sentinal Spectrum and a flea collar Scalibar as I don't like to put the topicals on my pet as she gets sick- lethargy, vomiting, etc. I've been reading on the collars and have decided not to use. But I need something for fleas and ticks. I have left over plain Sentinal HW med (good until 2017). I want to use the least invasive, least amount of meds possible but keep her from Heartworm and fleas/ticks. Can anyone help with recos for products? I'm going crazy with all the names. My vet offered the alternatives of Actyvyl, Parastar and Vectra for use with the Sentinal Specturm. For now I will use the Sentinal plain that I have in stock. Suggestions? #1. Need the safest weight based flea protector (0-10lbs) #2 Need the safest weight based Heartworm protector ( 0-10 lbs)

05-20-2014, 04:48 AM	#2
katy-yorkie Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Katy, Texas USA Posts: 1,458	We just started using the Nexgard for flea and tick, it's a chewable much like Heartgard. Maggie hated the Frontline, she would also get lethargic and act sickly. I split the vial between her and Buster but she still acted lethargic and sickly, however, I never saw her vomit. We use the Heartgard and have used it with success. __________________ Jeanie, mom to Buster and Maggie

05-20-2014, 05:47 AM	#4
BellymonsterMom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Eastern Pennsylvania Posts: 97	Thanks for both replies. I will look into Nexguard.

05-20-2014, 08:33 AM	#6
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