This shouldn't be so hard. Exploring worm preventives, etc.

[Adina P]

Because we don't have heartworm in my area, I've only used heartworm preventives on one dog, one time when I traveled into another state.  Well, a little while ago Boca had a fecal and whipworm larvae were found.  Eewwww.  Luckily it is not a zoonotic parasite.  Phew!  But my vet has recently started recommending putting all dogs on a worm preventive just to control non-heartworm parasites.  My dogs don't really go anywhere, but I guess since they got whipworm, what's to stop them from picking up something else in an otherwise benign area?

Heartgard does not cover whipworms so that is out.
So what am I left with?  Sentinel and Trifexis?  Are those the only alternatives?  I've read some bad experiences with Trifexis on here.  I'm leaning toward Sentinel but I have heard the anti-flea aspect isn't as good as Frontline Plus.  Then there's ticks.  Is there anything that covers ALL intestinal worms and is awesome with fleas and ticks AND is quite unremarkable when it comes to side effects?  I really don't want to have to remember to buy a handful of drugs.  And I'm also curious and interested in the oral med that is new from Frontline Plus makers (I think?) so I don't have to use a spot-on.

Talk to me dog people!

[F, Calla & Luca]

Adina, that  Pinterest link shows up on all your emails.

[Adina P]

[F, Calla & Luca]

Huh?

[Rosemary (Ro) and Enzo]

It actually showed up in someone else's yesterday too. Someone on the Puppy Forum, but I can't remember who. Sorry :(

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

I saw it on a notification for someone else's post here as well. 

[Adina P]

I put in my order for two Sentinel pills.  Got to try it out and be sure all is well first.  Then I'll order more.  Our vet has an online drug ordering. 

[Adina P]

I just checked 1800PetMeds and Sentinel was the exact price (for a 6-pack) as on my vet's home delivery site.  Free shipping for both.  I thought that was pretty cool.

[Rosemary (Ro) and Enzo]

Hey A...just so you know that Pinterest link still attached to notifications from you

http://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/extension/

[Christina]

I just started using    http://www.madaboutorganics.com/Cat/CatFleaTicktmnt.html

I'll post on how it goes and what i find out. The ingredients are mainly olive oil, aloe vera, and essential oils such as lemon. Apparently lemon oil fends the fleas and ticks away. I feel good about the product already since i am directed to put the liquid in my hands and rub in on the dog head to toe. Just feathering her with it once a week. I am slightly opposed to topical treatment that is harmful for me to touch but i'm supposed to put on her skin. I will go that route if this doesn't work. Good Luck