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Sentinel Spectrum vs. injection: Which treats more dog parasites?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Jack Russell Terrier | Female | unspayed | 4 months and 19 days old | 12 lbs

Is Sentinel Spectrum with the active ingredient praziquantel/broad spectrum, just as good as an injection of bimeda injection at vets office?

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Answered By Stephanie Echols, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 9th, 2019

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! If you are talking about a praziquantel injection, I think the Sentinel is a much better option. The injection burns and it only treats one type of parasite. The Sentinel treats many. I recommend the Sentinel. Kisses to Penny!

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