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The Shaughnessy Veterinary Hospital believes in providing only the highest quality food and other pet products to our clients. We carry both Hill's Science Diet prescription foods as well as the full line of Medi-Cal diets for dogs and cats. Any supplements, toys and other products for your pet are carefully screened for quality, safety and effectiveness. We are continually changing the products, so check back frequently for special offers.
Products
With more and more choices available for Flea control, it is important to select the best product for your pet and its unique circumstances. Below is a chart prepared by Dr. Leah comparing the various products available at Shaughnessy Veterinary Hospital to help you make a wise choice for your pet.
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A Comparison of Popular Flea Control Products...
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PROGRAM
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ADVANTAGE
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CAPSTAR
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SENTINEL
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REVOLUTION
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OVICOLLAR
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METHOD AND FREQUENCY
OF APPLICATION |
CATS - INJECTION EVERY 6 MONTHS OR LIQUID FED ONCE MONTHLY. DOGS - PILL FED ONCE MONTHLY |
TOPICAL DROPS APPLIED MONTHLY
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PILL GIVEN AS NEEDED, AS OFTEN AS EVERY 2 DAYS |
PILL GIVEN ONCE MONTHLY. DOGS ONLY
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TOPICAL DROPS APPLIED MONTHLY
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CATS - YEARLY DOGS - EVERY 8 MONTHS |
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YOUNGEST APPROVED AGE
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6 WEEKS
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8 WEEKS
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> 1KG BODY WEIGHT
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8 WEEKS
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6 WEEKS
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8 WEEKS
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QUICK FLEA KILL
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NO
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WITHIN HOURS
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WITHIN MINUTES
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NO
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WITHIN HOURS
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NO
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EFFECTIVENESS AGAINST OTHER PARASITES
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NONE
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NONE
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NONE
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HEARTWORM, HOOKWORM, ROUNDWORM, WHIPWORM
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HEARTWORM, EAR MITES, SARCOPTIC MANGE (DOGS), ROUNDWORM (CATS)
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NONE
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PRESCRIPTION/HEARTWORM TEST REQUIRED
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NO
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NO
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NO
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YES
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YES
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NO
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SWIM/BATH (AS PER PRODUCT INFORMATION)
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YES
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AFTER 24 HOURS
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YES
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YES
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AFTER 2 HOURS
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YES
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EXTERNAL RESIDUE ON PET
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NONE
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YES
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NONE
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NONE
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NONE (STAYS IN SKIN GLANDS)
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YES
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