Safe Parasite Preventatives for Dams and Puppies – Croney Research Group

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Always check with your veterinarian for guidance before using a parasite prevention with your dogs. Read product labels closely for safe dosages and any specific warnings.

Dogs with the MDR1 genetic mutation can be at greater risk for adverse reactions to certain parasite preventatives.

Active Ingredient Example Product Fleas Ticks Mites     & Lice Endoparasites Heartworm Administration Safe for Pregnant or Lactating Dams Safe for Puppies
Fipronel Fiproguard X X

Lice

Sarcoptes

     Topical X 8 weeks
Fipronel + S-Methoprene Frontline Plus, Fiproguard Max X X

Lice

Sarcoptes

     Topical X 8 weeks, 5 pounds
Fipronel + S-Methoprene + Pyriproxyfen Frontline Gold X X Lice     Topical X 8 weeks, 5 pounds
Fipronel + Amitraz + S-Methoprene Certifect   X Lice     Topical X 8 weeks, 5 pounds
Fluralaner Bravecto X X       Oral X 6 months, 4.4 pounds
Ivermectin Heartgard (tablet and chewable)         X Oral X 6 weeks
Ivermectin + Pyrantel Pamoate Heartgard Plus, Iverhart Plus,  Tri Heart Plus      

Hookworm

Roundworm

 X Oral X 6 weeks
Milbemycin Oxime

Interceptor,

Milbegard

      

Hookworm

Roundworm

Whipworm

 X Oral X 4 weeks, 2 pounds
Moxidectin

ProHeart 6,

ProHeart 12

         X Injection   6 or 12 months
Selamectin Revolution, Revolt, Selarid, Senergy X X

Ear Mites

Sarcoptes

Hookworm

Roundworm

 X Topical X 6 weeks
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Topic(s): Bare Bones Basics, Breeder Resource, Health, Preventative Care, Preventative Health Care - Parasite Screening & Prevention, Veterinary Care