Do dogs need shots for fleas, ticks, and parasites, or other meds?

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How often should a dog get shots for ticks,fleas and other parasites? Once they have shots dobyou still have to use other stuff. Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Male | unneutered | 70 lbs

Jessica Keay, DVM · Accepted Answer

Unfortunately we do not have "shots" that cover all these problems. The only injections I am aware of that offer some protection are the Program shot, which lasts 6 months and will prevent fleas from reproducing but doesn't kill fleas on your dog, and praziquantel which is an injection for tapeworms. There is also an injection to prevent heartworms called Proheart that is once every 6 months. Most people choose to do topical or oral products for flea/tick/intestinal parasites. My favorite product is Nexgaurd for fleas and ticks, which is a chewable once a month flea and tick preventative. There is a newer oral product called Bravecto which covers fleas and ticks, and lasts 3 months. I haven't used it but have heard great things. For heartworms and intestinal parasites I like the products iverheart, heartgard, sentinel, and interceptor. They prevent heartworms and the more common intestinal worms, and must be given monthly.

Do dogs need shots for fleas, ticks, and parasites, or other meds?

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