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rrosenberry · 03-01-2007, 11:38 AM

My vet just advised me that he is not going to carry Heartgard anymore and is going to Sentinel. He said it works for Fleas, heartworms, roundworms, hookworms, and whipworms. And is cheaper than buying the flea treatment and the Heartgard.
But I did a search here..and some were skeptical on the flea treatment of it, some said it killed the eggs but not the live fleas?
Has anyone used it and has it worked for fleas as well as the other vet flea treatments?

RLC12345678 · 03-01-2007, 11:47 AM

Sentinel is WAY expensive. The flea medication in there only kills flea eggs. It does not kill live fleas or the larvae. Most of the time you end up having to buy a separate flea medication to treat/prevent the live fleas. I would suggest getting Interceptor or Heartguard which is just the worm medication and buying the flea medication separate. If your vet doesn't sell these products, go to another vet and buy them. I used to use Sentinel and doesn't do ANYTHING for fleas, that's for sure.

rrosenberry · 03-01-2007, 11:58 AM

See now that makes me

That is what I was afraid of! He said..or the office girl said it was gonna be around 10 dollars, which I thought was too cheap.. Well thanks.. good to know..I'll stick with my heartgard and Frontline. It works great for Bailey.

dalnna · 03-01-2007, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by rrosenberry

My vet just advised me that he is not going to carry Heartgard anymore and is going to Sentinel. He said it works for Fleas, heartworms, roundworms, hookworms, and whipworms. And is cheaper than buying the flea treatment and the Heartgard.
But I did a search here..and some were skeptical on the flea treatment of it, some said it killed the eggs but not the live fleas?
Has anyone used it and has it worked for fleas as well as the other vet flea treatments?

I use the Sentinel for my 2 girls. It IS way expensive but I use it because I bathe them weekly and felt like the topical flea medication would just wash off. Since this is an oral medication, bathing frequently doesn't affect it. I don't know if this is right, but it makes sense to me.

rrosenberry · 03-01-2007, 08:04 PM

Ok what do you guys mean WAY expensive? My vet said about $60 dollars for 6 months worth.
Now I'm paying $4 a month for Heartgard and about $12/month for the flea trmt, so it's about the same. But now that I think about it.. I don't do the flea medicine all year so it will be more..

ChiliPepper · 03-01-2007, 08:34 PM

I used it for years with my last yorkie and never had a problem with fleas or anything else. $60 is the norm at the vets for a 6 month supply and you pay about the same for the other two products. I liked it because it was oral and easy. I'd recommend it highly. You may be able to get a discount online with some research. Good luck on whatever you decide.

genie · 03-01-2007, 10:10 PM

The girls at my vets office told me that sentinel had a birthcontrol for fleas in it and the others didn't. They told me they would not prevent fleas or kill fleas but just prevent them from reproducing. They also told me that interceptor is cheaper and since sentinel doesn't kill fleas I would have to use another flea product anyway, so they recommended interceptor.

robandkelly13 · 03-02-2007, 02:51 AM

I used to use Sentinel, but it didn't do much for the fleas. Now, I use Revolution and I love it. No fleas!!

tamaramay · 03-04-2007, 09:00 AM

So, if you live in an area of ticks, your only option is to use 2 products - one for fleas and ticks, and the other for the various worms. When I bought my dog, Buffy, she tested positive for Lyme's - her breeder was using one of those all-in-one products.

So, if you live in a part of the country with Lyme's disease, make sure to cover for ticks. If you have no ticks/Lymes, than Sentinel or Revolution should be fine.

LuvMySissy · 03-04-2007, 09:22 AM

I use Sentinel and LOVE it. It is cheaper if you get the entire 12 months at a time (recommended, since heartworm protection is really needed year-round even in cold weather). I pay around $100 for 12 months.

My babies are not outside that much, but I've never had a problem with live fleas. The Sentinel does act as a flea birth control, killing eggs. I also bathe weekly and I can't stand the chemical smell of the topical flea treatments. The shampoo I use (SheaPet) also has essential oils that help repel fleas. With this being a small tablet, I just squeeze it into a piece of cheese and have no problems with the girls eating it right up.

I give it

!!

keri1973 · 03-04-2007, 09:34 AM

i use it and have never had a problem. i order mine from foster and smith and pay around $7.00 a tablet not expensive at all.

keri1973 · 03-04-2007, 09:42 AM

i also keep a couple capstar on hand.... that i've had forever and havent had to use yet.

tangobango · 03-05-2007, 06:07 AM

I live in Florida where the fleas never die. Sentinal was recomended by my vet. No problem so far. Capsar was mentioned for live fleas. Here are the links to the sites:
http://www.ah.novartis.com/products/.../capstar.shtml
http://www.ah.novartis.com/products/...sentinel.shtml

03-01-2007, 11:38 AM	#1
rrosenberry & Bailey & Bella Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,164	Who uses Sentinel and do you like it? My vet just advised me that he is not going to carry Heartgard anymore and is going to Sentinel. He said it works for Fleas, heartworms, roundworms, hookworms, and whipworms. And is cheaper than buying the flea treatment and the Heartgard. But I did a search here..and some were skeptical on the flea treatment of it, some said it killed the eggs but not the live fleas? Has anyone used it and has it worked for fleas as well as the other vet flea treatments? __________________ Rhonda, Bailey, Josie and my angel Bella Rue' "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." ~Anatole France~

03-01-2007, 11:58 AM	#3
rrosenberry & Bailey & Bella Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,164	See now that makes me That is what I was afraid of! He said..or the office girl said it was gonna be around 10 dollars, which I thought was too cheap.. Well thanks.. good to know..I'll stick with my heartgard and Frontline. It works great for Bailey. __________________ Rhonda, Bailey, Josie and my angel Bella Rue' "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." ~Anatole France~

03-01-2007, 08:04 PM	#5
rrosenberry & Bailey & Bella Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,164	Ok what do you guys mean WAY expensive? My vet said about $60 dollars for 6 months worth. Now I'm paying $4 a month for Heartgard and about $12/month for the flea trmt, so it's about the same. But now that I think about it.. I don't do the flea medicine all year so it will be more.. __________________ Rhonda, Bailey, Josie and my angel Bella Rue' "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." ~Anatole France~

03-04-2007, 09:00 AM	#9
tamaramay Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 19	No tick protection - So, if you live in an area of ticks, your only option is to use 2 products - one for fleas and ticks, and the other for the various worms. When I bought my dog, Buffy, she tested positive for Lyme's - her breeder was using one of those all-in-one products. So, if you live in a part of the country with Lyme's disease, make sure to cover for ticks. If you have no ticks/Lymes, than Sentinel or Revolution should be fine.

03-04-2007, 09:22 AM	#10
LuvMySissy Luv my Angel, too! Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: USA Posts: 9,333	I use Sentinel and LOVE it. It is cheaper if you get the entire 12 months at a time (recommended, since heartworm protection is really needed year-round even in cold weather). I pay around $100 for 12 months. My babies are not outside that much, but I've never had a problem with live fleas. The Sentinel does act as a flea birth control, killing eggs. I also bathe weekly and I can't stand the chemical smell of the topical flea treatments. The shampoo I use (SheaPet) also has essential oils that help repel fleas. With this being a small tablet, I just squeeze it into a piece of cheese and have no problems with the girls eating it right up. I give it !! __________________ Sissy & Angel

03-01-2007, 11:47 AM	#2
RLC12345678 I heart Hootie & Hobbs Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: USA Posts: 7,149	Sentinel is WAY expensive. The flea medication in there only kills flea eggs. It does not kill live fleas or the larvae. Most of the time you end up having to buy a separate flea medication to treat/prevent the live fleas. I would suggest getting Interceptor or Heartguard which is just the worm medication and buying the flea medication separate. If your vet doesn't sell these products, go to another vet and buy them. I used to use Sentinel and doesn't do ANYTHING for fleas, that's for sure.

03-01-2007, 08:34 PM	#6
ChiliPepper Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 495	I used it for years with my last yorkie and never had a problem with fleas or anything else. $60 is the norm at the vets for a 6 month supply and you pay about the same for the other two products. I liked it because it was oral and easy. I'd recommend it highly. You may be able to get a discount online with some research. Good luck on whatever you decide.

03-01-2007, 10:10 PM	#7
genie Loves Hannah & Gracie Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: washington Posts: 1,752	The girls at my vets office told me that sentinel had a birthcontrol for fleas in it and the others didn't. They told me they would not prevent fleas or kill fleas but just prevent them from reproducing. They also told me that interceptor is cheaper and since sentinel doesn't kill fleas I would have to use another flea product anyway, so they recommended interceptor.

03-02-2007, 02:51 AM	#8
robandkelly13 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Garner, NC Posts: 58	I used to use Sentinel, but it didn't do much for the fleas. Now, I use Revolution and I love it. No fleas!!

03-04-2007, 09:34 AM	#11
keri1973 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 629	i use it and have never had a problem. i order mine from foster and smith and pay around $7.00 a tablet not expensive at all. __________________ Kayli Camden Minnie , Milo , Harley and Shooter

03-04-2007, 09:42 AM	#12
keri1973 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 629	i also keep a couple capstar on hand.... that i've had forever and havent had to use yet. __________________ Kayli Camden Minnie , Milo , Harley and Shooter

03-05-2007, 06:07 AM	#13
tangobango Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Hudson, Florida Posts: 238	I live in Florida where the fleas never die. Sentinal was recomended by my vet. No problem so far. Capsar was mentioned for live fleas. Here are the links to the sites: http://www.ah.novartis.com/products/.../capstar.shtml http://www.ah.novartis.com/products/...sentinel.shtml