Sentinel Flavor Tablets for Dogs, 51-100 lbs, 6 treatments

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Description Your furry friend must have a current heartworm test result on file with your veterinarian in order to be prescribed heartworm medication. Please visit your veterinarian to have this test performed annually to protect your four-legged friend. Sentinel is a monthly oral preventive prescription that protects your pet against heartworms, adult roundworms, adult hookworms, whipworms and prevents the development of flea eggs. Best of all, this medication may also help protect your pal against heartworm disease and intestinal worms, all in a tasty, flavored tablet. Uses Sentinel Flavor Tabs are formulated for dogs and puppies, four weeks of age and older, and two pounds body weight or greater. It is also formulated to help prevent and control flea populations, and for the treatment and control of adult roundworm, hookworm and whipworm infections. Concurrent use of an adulticide product may be necessary for adequate control of adult fleas. Possible Side Effects The following adverse reactions have been reported in dogs alter giving Milbemycin Oxime or Lufenuron: vomiting, depression/lethargy, pruritus, urticaria, diarrhea, anorexia, skin congestion, ataxia, convulsions, hypersalivation, and weakness. Drug & Food Interactions Talk to your veterinarian about any other drugs your dog is taking before starting this medication. Precautions Do not use in puppies less than four weeks of age and less than two pounds of body weight. The temporary use of a product for adult fleas may be necessary to kill them. Not for use in humans. Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children. Prescribing Information See all items by Sentinel Watch our Sentinel video Item Number 146438 Common Brand Name(s) Sentinel Generic Name Milbemycin Oxime, Lufenuron Dosage Measure Use according to your veterinarian's instructions. For Use With Dogs Brand Virbac Breed Size Medium Breeds, Large Breeds Product Form Tablet Health Condition Heartworms, Roundworms, Hookworms, Whipworms, Fleas Drug Type Parasiticide Ingredients Ingredients Milbemycin Oxime, Lufenuron. Instructions Recommended Dosage Sentinel Flavor Tabs are given orally, once a month, at the recommended minimum dosage of 0.23 mg/lb (0.5 mg/kg) milbemycin oxime and 4.55 mg/lb (10mg/kg) lufenuron. To ensure adequate absorption, always administer immediately after or in conjunction with a normal meal. The chewables should be administered in a manner that encourages the dog to chew, rather than to swallow without chewing. Chewables may be broken into pieces and fed to dogs that normally swallow treats whole. Care should be taken that the dog consumes the complete dose, and treated animals should be observed a few minutes after administration to ensure that no part of the dose is lost or rejected. If it is suspected that any of the doses have been lost, redosing is recommended. Heartworm Prevention: Sentinel Spectrum should be administered at monthly intervals beginning within 1 month of the dog’s first seasonal exposure to mosquitoes and continuing until at least 6 months after the dog’s last seasonal exposure. Sentinel Spectrum may be administered year-round without interruption. When switching from another heartworm preventative product to Sentinel Spectrum, the first dose of Sentinel Spectrum should be given within a month of the last dose of the former product. Flea Treatment & Prevention: Treatment with Sentinel Spectrum may begin at any time of the year, preferably starting one month before fleas become active and continuing monthly through the end of flea season. In areas where fleas are common year-round, monthly treatment with Sentinel Spectrum should continue the entire year without interruption. To minimize the likelihood of flea reinfestation, it is important to treat all animals within a household with an approved flea protection product, as necessary. Intestinal Nematode & Cestode treatment and control: Dogs may be exposed to and can become infected with roundworms, whipworms, hoo