Pet Care Quality Concerns
Sentry FiproGuard Plus Flea & Tick Squeeze-On for Dogs (up to 22 lb)

Sentry FiproGuard Plus Flea & Tick Squeeze-On for Dogs (up to 22 lb)

By Sentry 1 reviews analyzed Updated Oct 2023 30% confidence
4.8 /10
Quality
5.0
Value
4.0
Design
5.0
Function
2.0
Durability
5.0
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In a Nutshell

  • The FDA certainly has recommendations especially for dogs.
  • One reviewer complained about the product’s texture and distribution.
  • The effectiveness seems questionable based on the reviewer's experience.

Quick Verdict

The product dries hard and does not spread well on dogs' fur. There are concerns about its effectiveness in preventing ticks and fleas.

Quick Stats

Reviews Analyzed 1
Would Recommend 20%
Would Buy Again 20%
Avg Lifespan Up to 10 months

Pet Compatibility

🐕 Dogs
Suitable
🐈 Cats
Caution

Critical Warnings

high

Possible durability issues.

Prevention: Try using it with oil first.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Hard Drying (1)

    Reviews mention the product dries hard and white.

Cons

  • Texture not ideal (1) major

    The Jet setting was described as being ineffective in terms of drying texture.

  • Design issues (1) critical

    Not drying like the competitors and concern about not like Frontline.

Who Is This For?

✓ Best For

  • • Loyal Dog Owners — Can help offer recommendations as what to look for in these products.

✗ Skip If

Durability & Care

Expected Lifespan Up to a year

Factors: Weather conditions, frequency of use

Cleaning Methods

✓ Machine wash
✓ Hand wash
✓ Spot clean

Care Tips from Users

  • 💡 Do not run water over the bottle and let it dry.
  • 💡 Respondents do not like the texture.
  • 💡 Soften the bottle.
  • 💡 Regarding purchases from before. Some find that newer frontline products are recommended.

Floor Compatibility

⚠️ Hardwood
⚠️ Tile
✓ Carpet
✓ Vinyl
⚠️ Laminate

Rating Distribution

3.0
1 reviews
5★
0%
4★
0%
3★
100%
2★
0%
1★
0%
dry texture (1) ineffective (1)

Common Questions

Is it comparable to Frontline?

Not ideal. Though the ingredient is the same, it does not dry the same way.

Highlighted Reviews

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— Pamela

"It's nothing like Frontline even though the main ingredient is the same. This just dries up hard, it's not oily so it doesn’t travel the dogs' fur like Frontline. Last year I used Frontline; never found a tick on any of my 3 dogs. This year, each has had like 2, and it's only June. I don’t think..."

Bottom Line

Though a single review, the experience is not positive. Prospective buyers may want to consider other tried-and-tested options.

4.8 /10
— Average

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