When it comes to protecting your dog from harmful parasites, be it internal or external, two popular products often come to mind. Sentinel Flavor Tabs and Sentinel Spectrum. Either of these products helps prevent heartworm disease, control flea populations, and protect against different intestinal worms. However, each of them has distinctive features and different attributes to their name.

In this blog, we will compare two dog care products,Sentinel Flavor Tabs and Sentinel Spectrum to determine which option is best for your dog.

Sentinel Flavor Tabs and Sentinel Spectrum: Overview

Sentinel

Sentinel Flavor Tabs is a highly palatable pork liver-flavored monthly, chewable tablet for dogs from 4 weeks of age and weighing at least 2 pounds. It contains two active ingredients, milbemycin oxime and lufenuron. The treatment prevents heartworm disease, controls and prevents fleas, and controls adult hookworms and removal and control of adult roundworms and whipworms.

Sentinel Spectrum

Sentinel Spectrum is a beef and bacon-flavored chewable tablet for dogs from 6 weeks of age and weighing at least 2 pounds. It contains three active ingredients, lufenuron, milbemycin oxime and praziquantel. The treatment prevents heartworm disease and prevents and controls flea populations. It is also effective against adult roundworms, hookworms, whipworms and tapeworms.

Comparison Table

The table compares the primary features of Sentinel and Sentinel Spectrum:

Sentinel vs. Sentinel Spectrum: Comparison Table

Now, let’s learn more about these products one by one.

Sentinel

Benefits

  • Palatable pork liver-flavored chews make administration easy
  • Contains Milbemycin Oxime and Lufenuron
  • Suitable puppies as young as 4 weeks old
  • Prevents heartworm disease
  • Controls flea populations
  • Effective against hookworms, roundworms, and whipworms
  • Easy to administer monthly chews

Dosage

Sentinel Dosage Table

Safety and Precautions

  • Use only in dogs and puppies 4 weeks or older, weighing at least 2 pounds.
  • Test dogs for existing heartworm infections before use.
  • Consult a veterinarian before use.

Sentinel Spectrum

Benefits

  • Soft beef and bacon-flavored palatable chews
  • Contains Milbemycin Oxime, Lufenuron and Praziquantel
  • Can be given to puppies from 6 weeks
  • Protects against heartworm disease
  • Prevents and controls fleas
  • Effective against all common intestinal worms
  • Protects from roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, and tapeworms

Dosage

Sentinel Spectrum Dosage Table

Safety and Precautions

  • Before administration, test dogs for existing heartworms.
  • Use only in puppies 6 weeks or older and weighing at least 2 pounds.
  • Administer monthly to ensure complete heartworm prevention.
  • Consult a veterinarian before starting the treatment.

Conclusion

So, there you have it. Sentinel Flavor Tabs and Sentinel Spectrum both are equally effective against fleas, heartworms and intestinal worms including roundworms, hookworms and whipworms. The difference between the two lies in their age suitability, palatability and worm coverage.

Sentinel Flavor Tabs are suitable for puppies and dogs from 4 weeks of age whereas, Sentinel Spectrum is recommended for puppies from 6 weeks. Sentinel offers pork liver flavor, on the other hand, Sentinel Spectrum has beef and bacon flavor to entice every dog. When it comes to intestinal worm coverage, Sentinel is effective against roundworms, whipworms and hookworms whereas Sentinel Spectrum is effective against roundworms, whipworms, hookworms and tapeworms.

So, the choice between the two depends on your dog’s age, preference and parasitic coverage requirements. Always consult your veterinarian before starting any treatment for expert recommendations.

Sentinel Flavor Tabs vs. Sentinel Spectrum – Frequently Asked Questions

1. How safe is Sentinel for dogs?

Sentinel is safe for dogs when used as directed. It is indicated for use in puppies and dogs from 4 weeks of age and at least 2 pounds of body weight.

2. How safe is Sentinel Spectrum for dogs?

Yes, Sentinel Spectrum is safe for dogs and puppies 2 pounds of body weight or greater and 6 weeks of age and older.

3. How fast does Sentinel work?

Sentinel is a fast-acting treatment that immediately breaks the flea life cycle by inhibiting egg development and provides up to 99% flea efficacy for up to one month.

4. Can I give Sentinel Spectrum to my dog?

Yes, you can give Sentinel Spectrum to your dog, but make sure it’s suitable for their age and weight. Consult your vet and test your dog for existing heartworms before administering the treatment. 

5. What is the difference between Sentinel Spectrum and Sentinel?

Both Sentinel and Sentinel Spectrum are effective against fleas, heartworms and gastrointestinal worms such as roundworms, hookworms and whipworms. However, they differ in terms of their age suitability, palatability and intestinal worm coverage.

6. How many types of parasites Sentinel and Sentinel Spectrum cover?

Sentinel: Prevents heartworm disease, controls fleas, removes and controls roundworms and whipworms and controls hookworms.

Sentinel Spectrum: Prevents heartworm disease, controls flea population, and protects against hookworm, roundworm, tapeworm, and whipworm infections.