Sentinel Flavor Tabs for Dogs 2-10 lbs (6 chews) 6-month vs NexGard (afoxolaner) Flea and Tick Chewables for Dogs 24.1–60 lbs
Overall winner: NexGard (afoxolaner) Flea and Tick Chewables for Dogs 24.1–60 lbs
Key Differences
NexGard (A) is a single-month, beef-flavor chewable for dogs 24.1–60 lbs with a higher average rating (4.80 from 303 reviews) and a lower listed price tier; it focuses on killing fleas and ticks and is FDA-approved to help prevent Lyme disease. SENTINEL (B) is a multi-chewable pack for small dogs 2–10 lbs that targets five parasites including flea egg prevention via lufenuron and provides a six-month supply, offering broader parasite coverage but at a higher listed price tier and with fewer reviews (4.60 from 39 reviews)
Sentinel Flavor Tabs for Dogs 2-10 lbs (6 chews) 6-month
Dog parasite protection with lufenuron; prevents flea egg hatching and guards against heartworms, hookworms, and roundworms. Customer feedback shows mixed insights
Pros
- prevents flea eggs from hatching
- protects against heartworms
- covers multiple parasites
- brand-specific formulation
Cons
- customer insights are mixed
- category listed as prescription medication
NexGard (afoxolaner) Flea and Tick Chewables for Dogs 24.1–60 lbs
Flea and tick preventive chews for dogs, easy beef-flavor palatable. FDA-approved to prevent Lyme by killing ticks; effective against fleas and ticks for a month. Customer note: easy to use and well-valued
Pros
- beef-flavored chews for easy administration
- kills fleas and ticks all month
- FDA-approved to help prevent Lyme infections
- safe for dogs and puppies as young as 8 weeks
Cons
- prescription dog medication category
- requires monthly administration
- specific weight range covered per package
Head-to-Head
| Criteria | Winner |
|---|---|
| Price | Nexgard |
| Durability | Nexgard |
| Versatility | SENTINEL |
| User Reviews | Nexgard |