Products

At Ingleburn Veterinary Hospital, we don't try to stock every product on the market. We carefully select those products in each category which are effective, of high quality, and represent value for money. We back all the products that we sell with professional advice and service, to make sure that the product that you buy will meet your needs. In the long run, we believe that buying quality products that work is cheaper than buying a product from a supermarket that may be less effective, or inappropriate for your pet.

This page contains information (or links to information) on a selection of the products that we sell and recommend. Prices on some of these products can be found on our price list page. Unfortunately, it is not feasible for us to write descriptions of all of the products that we sell. Over time we will slowly build the number of products covered here. Our newsletter articles and other information sheets often mention a variety of products that we recommend for a particular problem. So if for example you're looking for advice on cleaning your pet's teeth or controlling fleas, but don't have a particular product in mind, you may be best to look elsewhere first. Then come back to this page if necessary to see if there is more detailed information available on that particular product.

If you see this icon anywhere on this page, click it to go to the product manufacturer's web page. Our Links page is another source of information, where you can find the web sites of a large number of product manufacturers.

Product Selection Guides

• Flea Control products are discussed on our flea control page.
• Heartworm Prevention products are covered briefly in Heartworm Prevention in Dogs.
• Shampoo selection is covered in our article on Bathing your Dog (or cat?).
• Pet Food Selection Guide. A table with each food categorised according to your pet's age and/or special dietary needs. It includes available pack sizes and pictures of each food.

Parasite Control

• Sentinel monthly flavoured tablets for dogs stop fleas from breeding, prevent heartworm and kill intestinal worms too. It is usually our first recommendation for dogs, but does not kill adult fleas. Sentinel may not be appropriate if your dog has regular contact with other untreated animals.
• monthly flavoured tablets for dogs prevent heartworm and kill intestinal worms too. It has no action at all against fleas.
• (for cats and dogs)
  is a monthly "spot-on" product applied to the back of the neck which provides heartworm prevention and flea control. In cats it also controls roundworm and hookworm. It is generally our first recommendation for cats, and is safe even if they're already infected with heartworm. Revolution is also safe to give to kittens (and puppies) as young as 6 weeks of age. For more information, refer to our Dec 1999 Newsletter
• SR-12 Injection is a once-a-year product for the prevention of heartworm disease in dogs. Its sustained-release formula ensures a full 12 months protection from a single dose. It can safely be combined with your pet's annual vaccination visit if required, and is suitable for all dogs from 6 months of age. We recommend ProHeart injection particularly for people who have trouble remembering monthly heartworm tablets, or who have trouble giving their dog tablets. However, it should be noted that ProHeart SR-12 is for heartworm only. It has no effect against either fleas or intestinal worms.
• and Frontline Plus
  Frontline Spray is the most effective insecticide against adult fleas. It is applied all over your pet. It lasts up to 6-8 weeks on cats, and 2-3 months on dogs. It is waterproof, so long as you don't bath your pet within 2 days before or after applying it.
  Frontline Plus is applied monthly to the back of your pet's neck. It's not quite as effective as the spray and doesn't last as long, but it's much easier to use, particularly for cats, or for dogs that are large, uncooperative or have a thick coat.
  It also includes an insect growth regulator. The few fleas not killed by the insecticide (especially if you miss a dose) will be sterilised and so won't breed more fleas. It thus provides integrated flea control in a single product.
• (for dogs and cats) kills fleas. It is safe, very effective and very easy to use. Simply apply once-a-month to the skin on the back of your pet's neck. Advantage is available in either a 4-pack or 6-pack.
  Bayer have a local Australian site for Advantage, but for more detailed information we recommend you check out their international site .
• Protects your pets - inside and out. Treats and controls fleas, prevents heartworm and most gastrointestinal worms. Simply apply once-a-month to the skin on the back of your pet's neck. Available in either a 3-pack or 6-pack, for dogs and cats.
• Program is birth control for fleas and is given by injection to cats every 6 months. It is also available as a liquid (for cats) or tablet (for dogs), to be given with their food once a month
• is a tablet that starts killing fleas in just 30 minutes. A single dose of Capstar should kill the adult fleas on your pet. If your pet gets reinfested with fleas, you can safely give another dose as often as once per day. However, we recommend using Capstar only for short-term use, in combination with a longer acting product such as Sentinel.
• Permoxin Insecticidal Spray and Rinse (for dogs only)
  is a concentrate that can be used for both flea and tick control. It can be used as a rinse, or diluted to make up your own inexpensive flea spray. It's cheaper than Frontline, but lasts only a few days. Permoxin repels and kills paralysis ticks for a whole week.
• is a small, easy to administer, tablet for the control of roundworm, hookworm, tapeworm and heartworm in cats. One tablet treats cats up to 8kg.
• Popantel Cat Allwormer Paste
  This allwormer for cats is fish-flavoured (anchovy) which means it's easier to give than most pastes. It's active ingredients also make it more effective against tapeworm than other pastes.

Pet Foods

• Pet Food Selection Guide. A table with each food categorised according to your pet's age and/or special dietary needs. It includes available pack sizes and pictures of each food.
• Hill's Science Diets - worldwide No. 1 choice of veterinarians
  Science Diet is a premium quality food for both dogs and cats, available in Puppy, Kitten, Adult, Light, Active and Senior formulas.
  Science Diet also make foods to help prevent certain problems, including Oral Care, Hairball Control, Sensitive Skin and Sensitive Stomach.
  We keep some of these varieties in stock, and can order others in as required.
  More information about these diets can be found on the Science Diet web site.
• Hill's Prescription Diets are a range of diets designed to treat specific medical problems. These foods are available only on veterinary advice.
  We stock a number of Prescription Diets including:
  • Prescription Diet t/d for dental disease
  • Prescription Diet r/d for weight loss
  • Prescription Diet c/d-s for feline lower urinary tract disease
  • Prescription Diet k/d for kidney failure
  • Prescription Diet m/d for diabetes and weight loss in cats.
  • Prescription Diet a/d for intensive care feeding
  • Prescription Diet i/d for gastrointestinal upsets, and other problems
  • Prescription Diet s/d for bladder stones
  • Prescription Diet u/d for bladder stones
  • Prescription Diet w/d to maintain weight loss and to treat pancreatitis and diabetes
  • Prescription Diet z/d for food allergies
  • Prescription Diet Canine Treats - a tasty treat that won't make your dog fat
  More information about these diets can be found on the Prescription Diet web site.
• Waltham Veterinary Diets
  
  • Lower Urinary Tract Support - for feline lower urinary tract disease
  • Renal Support - for kidney failure in cats
• Tucker Time is a high-quality, yet affordable dog and cat food, available in both refrigerated rolls and as a dry food. Oct 1999 Newsletter
• Greenies a chew to clean your dog's teeth, freshen breath and stop tartar sticking to teeth. And apparently dogs love the taste!

Shampoos

• Shampoo selection is covered in our article on Bathing your Dog (or cat?).
• Natural Shampoo
  A mild coconut oil hypoallergenic shampoo, suitable as a general cleanser for dogs and cats of all ages with normal or sensitive skin.
• Aloveen Shampoo
  A mild cleansing shampoo with the anti-itch properties of Oatmeal in an Aloe Vera gel base that soothes and cools the skin.
  Developed in Aust. by veterinary dermatologists, it's particularly suited to pets with allergic/itchy or sensitive skin.
• Aloveen Conditioner
  A unique leave-on conditioner which prolongs the soothing, anti-itch properties of Aloveen Shampoo.
• Malaseb Medicated Foam Effective against skin infections with yeast (Malassezia), bacteria (Staphylococcus) and Dermatophyte (Ringworm).
• Pyohex Medicated Foam For primary or secondary pyoderma caused by bacterial infections.

Analgesics and Anti-Arthritic Drugs

• Cartrophen injections work on the cartilage and joint fluids inside the joints, reducing friction and pain. A course of 4 injections over a 2-3 week period will often provide a whole year (or more) of relief from arthritis. The injections are given under the skin (just like a vaccination). They aren't expensive and you pay a consultation only on the first injection.
• NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) can provide immediate and ongoing pain relief for animals with arthritis. Products released in the last few years like Rimadyl, Metacam and Previcox are highly effective, much safer than previous products and can be given at home for as long as is necessary. These are simple once-a-day treatments, either in tablet form or as a liquid to mix with the food.
• Rimadyl (carprofen) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that provides safe and effective relief from the pain and inflammation of arthritis, surgery or injury. Given orally, Rimadyl is available in tasty liver-flavoured chewable tablets as well as regular tablets. Available by prescription only.
• Metacam (meloxicam) is another nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is also safe and effective. It comes as a honey-flavoured liquid to be mixed with the food.
  Available by prescription only.
• Cosequin A nutritional supplement developed to help dogs maintain healthy joints.
  

Other Products

• Atopica is an oral medication (capsule) that has been proven safe and highly effective in the treatment of atopy (a type of allergic dermatitis) in dogs.

Books

• As well as our own free information brochures, we stock a range of books on topics including training, behaviour problems, children and pets and holidaying with your pet.

Some of the products mentioned are prescription animal remedies and can only be sold following veterinary consultation.