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the broadest spectrum parasite defence
with just one tablet once a month

• Heartworm protection
• Intestinal worm protection
• Tapeworm protection
• Stops the flea life cycle
• One tablet once a month
• Tasty beef Flavour Tab^TM
• No pesticide residue on dog
• For puppies as young as two weeks
• 100% guaranteed

Heartworm

• Can kill, cause heart disease and organ failure
• Untreated, advanced cases can kill within 72 hours of symptoms appearing
• Spread by mosquitoes, so all dogs are at risk

Sentinel Spectrum is 100% effective in preventing heartworm disease¹ and is recommended for puppies as young as two weeks of age.

Missed dose protection
Sentinel Spectrum will protect against heartworm for up to 60 days if the dog is re-dosed immediately and regular monthly dosing is maintained for the next two months.

Intestinal worms

Roundworm

• Cause diarrhoea, vomiting, abdominal pain, stunted growth and a 'pot belly' appearance
• Are present in most puppies when born and can also be picked up from soil
• The most common worm passed from dogs to humans

Sentinel Spectrum is 99.5% effective in removing and controlling roundworm.²

Hookworm

• Cause bloody diarrhoea, anaemia and in extreme cases, death
• Attach to the intestinal lining, leaving bleeding wounds
• Are picked up from the environment and passed through faeces of infected dogs
• Larvae can be swallowed or can penetrate the skin in humans

Whipworm

• Cause bloody diarrhoea and anaemia
• Are picked up from the soil, and passed through faeces of infected dogs
• Frequently evade detection

NEW Tapeworm

• Live in the small intestine
• Cause irritation around the anal region
• Are picked up by eating fleas or uncooked offal from infected animals
• Can pose a serious risk to humans

Fleas

• Can cause extreme discomfort and a serious canine skin condition called flea allergy dermatitis
• Spread tapeworm, another parasite that may affect your dog

Protect your family too

Many intestinal worms that infect dogs can also infect humans. These are called zoonotic diseases. Although the risk of contracting such infections is low, it is important to be aware of the possibility, because some parasites such as roundworm and tapeworm can cause serious illness in humans. However, zoonotic diseases are easy to prevent. By protecting your dog against the four major intestinal worms, SENTINEL SPECTRUM provides top level defence for your family too.

SENTINEL SPECTRUM -100% guaranteed

The SENTINEL SPECTRUM guarantee will ensure all reasonable measures will be taken by Novartis Animal Health to resolve any flea or worm infestation that occurs where SENTINEL SPECTRUM has been administered according to the label and leaflet instructions.

SENTINEL SPECTRUM will prevent heartworm and control roundworm, hookworm, whipworm and tapeworm in your dog(s). In the unlikely event that your dog shows clinical signs of disease caused by any of these worms and tests positive, when SENTINEL SPECTRUM has been administered according to the label and leaflet instructions, Novartis Animal Health will reimburse all reasonable costs incurred in treating those diseases.

SENTINEL SPECTRUM will control flea infestations in your home. If you have a persistent flea problem at the end of four months' continuous correct use, we at Novartis, working through your vet, will use our best endeavours to investigate and resolve the problem on your dog.

Providing you adhere strictly to the instructions given, Novartis will bear that expense for a further six months.

Top dog defence

SENTINEL SPECTRUM is the most convenient way to get 3-in-l parasite protection against heartworm, intestinal worms -including tapeworm - and fleas. One delicious beefy flavoured tablet given once a month with a full meal, all year round, is all it takes to give your dog a lifetime of protection against the most dangerous worms and fleas. And by protecting your dog, you'll be protecting your family too.
Not only is SENTINEL SPECTRUM effective, it is extremely economical. SENTINEL SPECTRUM protects against three major parasite groups for about $78 per six months. That's a small price to pay for your peace of mind.

• Heartworm Disease in Dogs - Ingleburn Vet's article on heartworm disease.
• Flea Control - Ingleburn Vet's article on flea control.

1. Blagburn BL. Efficacy of milbemycin oxime in preventing heartworm disease and controlling hookworms. Presented at AAHA Annual Meeting, April 8-14 1989, St Louis MO.
2. Freedom of information summary. Supplement to NADA #141-084. Data on file. Novartis Animal Health Inc.
3. Bowman DD, Johnson RC, Hepler Dl, et al. Effects of milbemycin oxime on adult hookworms in dogs with naturally acquired infections. Am J Vet Res 1990;51(3):487-490.
4. Blagburn BL, et al. Efficacy of milbemycin oxime against naturally acquired or experimentally induced Ancylostoma spp and Trichuris vulpis infections in dogs. Am J Vet Res 1992;53(4);513-516.
5. Efficacy evaluation of flavoured combination parasiticide tablets for the removal of experimentally induced adult Echinococcus granulosus infection in dogs. MPI Research inc. 2002. Data on file, Novartis Animal Health Inc.

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