Please feel free to call the clinic and discuss with our technicians which option is best for your pet.

Here is a brief summary of what is available from the respective companies:

Revolution (http://www.revolution4dogs.com/):
Easy to apply, quick to dry, REVOLUTION® (selamectin) protects dogs against a variety of common internal and external parasites. REVOLUTION is the first FDA-approved, topically applied medication for dogs 6 weeks and older that:

• Prevents heartworm disease
• Kills adult fleas
• Prevents flea eggs from hatching
• Prevents and controls flea infestations
• Treats and controls ear mites
• Treats and controls sarcoptic mange
• Controls American dog tick infestations
  

REVOLUTION is quick-drying, nongreasy and waterfast, with no unpleasant odor, so you can cuddle and play with your dog as soon as the product dries. Bathing your dog 2 hours after application does not reduce the effectiveness of REVOLUTION.

Advantage (http://www.nobiteisright.ca/for-dogs/):

• A monthly topical flea treatment that works on contact so fleas don't have to bite to die.
• Helps prevent Flea Allergy Dermatitis (FAD).
• Remains effective after bathing and swimming.*
• Available from your veterinarian in four different sizes for puppies and dogs.
  

*Application of Advantage® should be repeated after every second bath when using pet grooming shampoos. Application should be repeated after each bath if medicated shampoo, flea shampoo, dish detergent, human shampoo or other similar products are used.

Advantage Multi (http://animalhealth.bayer.ca/en/dogs/advantagemulti/):
Advantage Multi® for Dogs provides broad-spectrum parasite protection in a convenient monthly application:

• Prevents heartworm disease and treats circulating microfilaria
• Kills adult fleas and treats flea infestations
• Treats and controls common intestinal parasites: roundworms, hookworms and whipworms
• Treats and controls sarcoptic mange
  

K9 Advantix (http://www.nobiteisright.ca/for-dogs/):

• A monthly topical application that starts to work before fleas and ticks bite, protecting your dog from further infection and pain.
• Controls fleas and all major species of dog ticks within 24 hours.
  

Heartgard (http://www.heartgard.com/Pages/default.aspx):

• Helps prevent heartworm infection in your dog
• Kills heartworm larvae, roundworms and hookworms
• Easy-to-give—most dogs eat it right out of your hand
• Give one each month
• Helps avoid the cost of treating heartworm disease and the risk of possible death from heartworm disease
• Available by prescription from a veterinarian—annual testing for heartworm disease is recommended
  

Nexgard (http://www.nexgardfordogs.com/Pages/index.aspx):

• Once monthly oral chew.  It contains an ingredient, afoxolaner that helps treat and control fleas and ticks and keeps killing for a full 30 days.

We recommend treating for ticks and fleas monthly from April through October /- July and August.  Heartworm prevention should occur monthly from June 1st to November 1st.