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A Guide to Neovet

Unmatched protection for your pet against a broad spectrum of parasites

Neovet is a monthly spot-on (topical) treatment that provides your cat or dog with unmatched parasite protection.

Containing powerful ingredients, Neovet provides fast relief from parasites, as well as ongoing protection against re-infestation between doses.

Neovet is the ultimate safeguard for dogs and cats, offering affordable and comprehensive protection covering fleas, flea larvae, intestinal worms, heartworms, and ear mites.

Why Choose Neovet

Unmatched parasite protection for dogs and cats
Prevents re-infestation between doses
Safe, affordable and veterinary-grade

Neovet for Dogs

Targeted Parasites	> Fleas > Flea larvae > Lice > Ear mites > Sarcoptic mange > Roundworms > Hookworms > Whipworms > Heartworms
Age	From 7 weeks of age
Application	Topical (spot-on)
Dosage	Once a month

Neovet for Dogs and Puppies is a topical multi-parasite protection that eliminates fleas, flea larvae, lice, ear mites, and sarcoptic mange. It also protects your dog against most major intestinal worms, including roundworms, hookworms and whipworms, as well as deadly heartworm disease.

Neovet dog is a fast-acting and long-lasting parasite treatment. A single dose of Neovet protects your dog or puppy for a full month. The active ingredients in Neovet dog, Imidacloprid and Moxidectin, work quickly and effectively on parasites.

Neovet flea and worming is safe for use in puppies from seven weeks of age.

Fleas, Flea Larvae, Lice, Ear Mites, and Sarcoptic Mange

Upon application of Neovet for dogs, Imidacloprid distributes across the fur and skin, killing fleas, lice, and mites on contact. This unique “no bite” action offers your dog immediate relief from painful biting parasites without the need for a blood meal to facilitate treatment.

Existing fleas are eliminated from your dog’s fur and your home within 12 hours and re-infesting fleas within one hour thereafter. Neovet dog also reduces the incidence of Flea Allergy Dermatitis, the leading cause of skin allergies in dogs.

Roundworms, Hookworms, Whipworms, and Heartworms

Neovet for dogs targets all species of intestinal nematode worms, including roundworms, hookworms and whipworms, as well as deadly heartworms.

The Moxidectin in Neovet cream is absorbed through your dog’s skin and enters the bloodstream where it migrates to the gut. It controls intestinal worms and protects against heartworm disease by killing worms at all stages to protect your dog and prevent contamination in your home.

Neovet is the ultimate safeguard for dogs and cats, offering affordable and comprehensive protection covering fleas, flea larvae, intestinal worms, heartworms, and ear mites.

Neovet for Cats

Targeted Parasites	> Fleas > Flea larvae > Ear mites > Roundworms > Hookworms > Lungworms > Heartworms
Age	From 9 weeks of age
Application	Topical (spot-on)
Dosage	Once a month

Neovet for Cats and Kittens is a monthly spot-on parasite treatment that rids your cat of fleas, flea larvae, and ear mites, and provides continuous protection against roundworms, hookworms, lungworms, and deadly heartworm disease.

A potent veterinary-grade parasite protection, Neovet cat also contains the active ingredients Imidacloprid and Moxidectin to quickly and effectively eliminate parasites. A single dose of Neovet protects your cat or kitten for a full month.

Neovet flea and worming is safe for use in kittens from nine weeks of age.

Fleas, Flea larvae, and Ear Mites

Neovet for cats contains Imidacloprid to target fleas and flea larvae, which are the leading cause of skin disease in cats. Once applied, Neovet cat works to break the flea lifecycle by killing existing fleas and larvae within 12 hours and preventing future re-infestations in your home.

Neovet cat is effective in both adults and kittens with flea infestations, providing immediate relief by stopping fleas from feeding within 3-5 minutes. The same active ingredient in Neovet kitten also treats and controls ear mites.

Roundworms, Hookworms, Lungworms, and Heartworms

Neovet for kittens provides comprehensive protection against most major intestinal worms that infest cats and kittens, including roundworms, hookworms, lungworms, and deadly heartworms.

Moxidectin is similarly absorbed through your cat’s skin following application wherein it enters the bloodstream and moves to the gut to kill intestinal worms and heartworms. Worms and worm larvae are eliminated and expelled to safeguard the health of your cat and your family.

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How Do Indoor Cats Pick Up Parasites?

22/12/2022 AVW Blogs Leave a comment

Flea and worm treatment is imperative for the health of all cats, even if you don’t believe that your indoor cat is at risk of picking up parasites.

Many people think that indoor cats are immune from parasites, but this is not true. In fact, cats that live indoors are just as prone to picking up parasites as those that live outdoors or spend time outside. So, how do indoor cats pick up parasites?

We explain the most common ways that indoor cats become infected with parasites and what you can do to protect the health of your favourite feline.

Indoor Cats and Parasites

Parasites come in many forms, such as fleas, ticks, mites and intestinal worms. They all have one thing in common – they rely on a host (in this case, your cat) to survive and thrive. These organisms can cause illness without the protection of a flea and worm treatment.

For cats that live exclusively indoors, the risk of being exposed to parasites is always present and it’s important for pet owners to know where the dangers may lurk. No cat is completely safe from these threats without proper prevention measures.

Parasites can be picked up from other animals and from the environment. If an indoor cat has access to outside areas or comes into contact with other animals – even just briefly – they may be exposed to potentially harmful parasites.

Other ways an indoor cat may pick up a parasite include through eating contaminated food or water, coming into contact with soil or grassy areas infected with larvae, or through contact with wildlife or rodents carrying parasites.

Other Pets

If you have other pets in your house, such as dogs or birds, they can easily bring parasites, such as fleas and ticks, into your home or contaminate shared toys and bedding.

For cat-only households, there may be occasions where your cat interacts with other pets, such as those that belong to friends and family members. Likewise, if you take your cat to the vet or groomer, they may be exposed to parasites there too.

People

Parasites can easily be transmitted from person to person through contact with infected surfaces or skin-to-skin contact, such as petting an animal that has previously been exposed or isn’t up to date with flea and worm treatment.

Fleas, ticks, mites and worms are ingenious hitchhikers that can be transported on contaminated surfaces, such as clothing, shoes, blankets and furniture.

Mites and worms can also be passed through airborne particles. Mites are often found in bird droppings which can make their way into vents and airducts from birds nesting nearby. Worms can also be passed via airborne particles if there is a high concentration of faeces in the environment, such as your cat’s litter box.

Treating and Preventing Parasites in Indoor Cats

Having a pet can bring immense joy into your home, but it also comes with responsibility. One of the most important responsibilities is to ensure that your pet stays healthy and free from parasites.

The best way to prevent an indoor cat from getting parasites is by providing a regular preventative flea and worm treatment.

Our vets use and recommend Neovet, which treats and controls against fleas, roundworms, hookworms, lungworms and ear mites. It is also used as a prevention for heartworm infection in cats weighing over 4kg. Neovet is an affordable and veterinary-grade topical multi-parasite protection that can be used on cats and kittens from nine weeks of age.

You should also practice good hygiene and keep your cat’s litter box clean—this will reduce the spread of any potential parasites in your home. Additionally, if you have other pets, they should receive monthly parasite protection.

With proper care and prevention tactics in place, you can keep your beloved feline parasite-free for life!

Protect your cat with our vet recommended generic Advocate for cats, Neovet! Our Neovet range includes Neovet for Kittens and Small Cats up to 4kg and Neovet for Large Cats over 4kg. Monthly parasite protection is the cornerstone of your cat’s health. Shop the range now!

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Is Advocate for Cats Actually Better?

12/10/2022 AVW Blogs Leave a comment

Advocate for cats, Revolution, Advantage, Frontline, Bravecto, Neovet – the options for parasite protection for our pets is seemingly endless. With so many different brand names to choose from, it can be overwhelming to know that you’re selecting the right one for your pet.

While we always recommend discussing parasite protection with your vet, we believe it’s important that pet owners feel confident in their own knowledge as well. After all, not every product requires a prescription, and the over-the-counter options are growing rapidly.

So, if you’re eager to learn how to choose the best parasite protection for your favourite feline and save money in the process, let’s get started!

Personalised Prevention

Every cat is purrfectly unique which means that parasite protection should be personalised to a few individual factors to ensure its safe and effective. These include your cat’s age, lifestyle, weight and treatment type.

Age

Protecting your cat from parasites is one of the best ways to keep them healthy and thriving through every stage of their life. The important takeaway is that many of the diseases caused by parasites are preventable with regular treatment from an early age.

Your cat’s age will determine which product you choose and the frequency of treatment. The key difference between flea and worm treatments formulated for cats and kittens is whether your feline is under six months of age or over six months and entering adulthood.

Lifestyle

Your cat’s daily lifestyle may expose them to additional risks, such as tapeworm if they eat raw meat and ticks if they are free to roam outdoors. Different parasites lurk in different environments, so you need to consider which parasites should be treated.

Broad parasite protection is recommended to cover as many common parasites as possible, including fleas, intestinal worms, heart worm, lung worm and ear mites. Even if your cat is kept strictly indoors, it’s important to consider all potential parasite threats.

Weight

It’s dangerous to give your cat or kitten any form of parasite treatment without carefully checking their current weight. Before administering any treatment, weigh your cat on accurate scales to determine the correct dosage they need.

Both overdosing and underdosing your cat pose serious risks to their health. On one hand, parasite treatment is wasted if your pet doesn’t receive the full dosage and an overdose can lead to life-threatening consequences without immediate veterinary intervention.

Treatment Type

Parasite treatments range from spot-ons, tablets and pastes, to collars, shampoos and sprays. Each type has its advantages and disadvantages, and your preference will depend on what works best for you and what your cat is willing to tolerate.

The reality is that no single parasite treatment protects against every parasite in cats, so you’ll likely need to pair two products if you want to cover all bases in regard to fleas, ticks and worms. But there are two products available that come close!

Advocate for Cats vs Neovet

Now that we’ve covered the four key factors to personalising prevention to your fluffy friend, let’s take a closer look at the difference between brand name and generic, and if one truly outperforms the other in terms of efficacy and cost.

When you walk into a pharmacy today, it’s common for the pharmacist to ask you this question: “would you prefer brand name or generic?” For many of us, we’ve become comfortable with the idea that lower cost doesn’t mean lower quality.

Thankfully, new parasite treatments are emerging that offer the same benefits to our pets! One example of a powerful parasite prevention is Neovet, which is a generic Advocate for cats. It packs the same punch in terms of active ingredients for a cheaper price.

Both products protect against a wide spectrum of parasites in cats, including fleas and flea larvae, heartworms, roundworms, hookworms, lungworms and ear mites. Additionally, both products comply with the same strict standards enforced by the APVMA.

What this means is that you have the freedom to choose a parasite treatment that offers the same protection to your cat at a more affordable price. If you’re interested in learning more about brand name versus generic, you can read our blog on the topic here.

Protect your cat with our vet recommended generic Advocate for cats, Neovet! Our Neovet range includes Neovet for Kittens and Small Cats up to 4kg and Neovet for Large Cats over 4kg. Your search for the better alternative is over with Neovet. Shop the range now!

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Why Vets Recommend Simparica Trio for Dogs in Australia

14/09/2022 AVW Blogs Leave a comment

Simparica Trio provides broad protection against fleas, ticks, intestinal worms and heartworm and is recommended by Aussie vets for Aussie dogs.

In Australia, we love spending time outdoors with our dogs. But Australia is also home to some of the deadliest parasites. Two of the most concerning parasites that are potentially life threatening for your pooch are heartworm and the paralysis tick.

The parasitic worm, Dirofilaria immitis, responsible for heartworm disease can infect your dog through a single mosquito bite, while paralysis ticks are found in bushland and scrub along Australia’s east coast, from Queensland to Victoria.

Let’s take a closer look at the parasites that Simparica Trio combats in puppies and dogs.

Heartworms

Heartworms can live inside an infected dog for five to seven years! Once mature, the adult heartworms reside in the heart, lungs and associated blood vessels. While the severity of the disease is often dependent upon a few factors, such as the number of worms present (worm burden), their presence in these vital organs is potentially deadly.

The difficulty with heartworm disease is that some infected dogs may show only mild symptoms or none at all. However, if left untreated, a heavy worm burden can cause various symptoms, such as a persistent cough, difficulty breathing, and heart failure. Simparica Trio is proven to kill 100% of heartworms and prevents heartworm disease when given monthly.

Paralysis Ticks

Tick paralysis in dogs is caused by the female paralysis tick, Ixodes holocyclus, which secretes a paralysing neurotoxin into the bloodstream as they feed. Symptoms of tick paralysis, including heavy breathing, coughing, vomiting and difficulty standing, can progress rapidly over several days. If left untreated, the condition can lead to respiratory or heart failure.

Tick paralysis is one of the most common pet emergencies, making prevention crucial to protect your pooch. Simparica Trio kills paralysis ticks, as well as brown ticks and bush ticks. One chewable tablet also provides 35 days of protection against new ticks. Daily searching for and removal of ticks is also recommended during the Summer months (tick season).

Other Parasites

Simparica Trio is also recommended by vets in Australia for its effectiveness at treating and controlling other harmful parasites in puppies and dogs, including fleas and intestinal worms – some of which can be transmitted from infected dogs to people!

Despite their small size, fleas are responsible for the majority of skin diseases in dogs. Their bites cause irritation that ranges in severity from itchiness to potentially fatal allergic reactions. Simparica Trio has been shown to kill fleas within 4-8 hours of treatment.

Simparica Trio also provides 35 days of protection against four species of hookworms and roundworms when administered monthly. In addition, it assists in decreasing the risk of transmission of these parasites to other pets and people in your home.

Of the two species of roundworm that can infest dogs in Australia, the species Toxocara canis can spread from infected dogs to humans. In these cases, it’s usually children who are more vulnerable as they’re most at risk of ingesting dirt that has been contaminated.

Wrap Up

Simparica Trio is one of the most popular parasite protection options for dogs in Australia. It is safe for dogs from eight weeks of age and weighing over 1.3KG. Simparica Trio is a tasty liver-flavoured chewable tablet that even the fussiest of dogs will readily consume.

We stock six sizes of Simparica Trio from Puppy to Extra Large Dog to ensure every dog owner can find the right option. It’s important to follow the dosage instructions when giving Simparica Trio to your pooch as each dose is formulated for a specific bodyweight.

Parasite prevention is an important part of pet care and Simparica Trio makes it easy to protect your pooch’s lifelong health and wellbeing. You don’t need a prescription to use Simparica Trio and unlike other parasite treatments, no heartworm testing is required.

Start your pup on Simparica Trio today. Find the right size for your pooch with our full range of Simparica Trio for puppies and dogs! One monthly chew will provide broad parasite protection for 35 days to keep your pupper healthy and thriving. Shop the range now!