ADVOCATE – ALWAYS THERE FOR YOU
One dose of Advocate provides continuous effective levels of moxidectin all month long, delivering 100% lungworm prevention in dogs*1,2.
Monthly prevention is key to protecting dogs against lungworm. Advocate was the first product to provide lungworm treatment and prevention, and has continued to be trusted by vets and clients for over 15 years.
Why is Advocate different for lungworm prevention?1,2
- Patency is prevented, ensuring there is no shedding of L1 larvae.
- Advocate kills the parasite before lung damage can occur.
- Advocate delivers 100% preventative efficacy throughout the month after a single dose.
PREVENTION STUDY1
Advocate™ prevents angiostrongylosis and patent infection with Angiostrongylus vasorum.
Spot-on
Single challenge model- each dog given 200 L3 larvae in one go. Model successful in establishing infection in control group (8 dogs) with average of 99 worms. Two treatment groups (8 dogs each) received a single dose of Advocate™, at minimum licensed dose, 4 days post infection or 32 days post infection. Study duration of 56-59 days determined by time taken to confirm L1 larval shedding in all control dogs before study endpoint and assessment of worm numbers in all groups.
100% Lungworm Prevention
Untreated control group lungworm burdens 49 to 165 (average 99).
There was also a 100% reduction in L1 larval shedding compared to untreated controls, with no L1 larvae being shed in any of the treated dogs.
ACT AGAINST LUNGWORM MAP
The Elanco Lungworm Map shows the number of lungworm cases reported by vets, nurses and pet owners in the UK, and whether the cases were confirmed by diagnostic tests or suspected. This allows you to view reported cases in your area and is a great way to raise awareness with your clients. Only reported cases are shown, therefore it is not exhaustive as many go unrecorded.
Collecting Lungworm cases allows us to see the incidence rate of Lungworm infections in the UK providing information on the geographical risk of the parasite. The map has been in use for 15 years and in that time we have collected over 2,200 cases, although this is just a snapshot of what is out there.
Direct pet owners to check their local lungworm risk map on My Pet & I
Visit our ACT Against Lungworm page to view the risk map, report cases, and access key information.
MATERIALS
You will find below a selection of materials to support your lungworm discussions with owners in practice and help remind owners of the need for monthly preventative treatment.
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Advocate™ Spot-On
Advocate controls a broad range of internal and external parasites in a single monthly spot-on for dogs, cats and ferrets.
ACT Against Lungworm Social Media Toolkit
Use our pre-made social media posts to raise lungworm awareness with your clients.
ACT Against Lungworm
Visit our ACT Against Lungworm page to view the risk map, report cases, and access key information.
Advocate Double Sided Detailer
Download this Advocate Double Sided Detailer for more product information to keep in your practice.
Advocate Waiting Room Client Leaflet
A downloadable copy of the Advocate pet owner leaflets, suitable for use in waiting rooms. (pdf)
Advocate Post-Prescription Leaflet
A leaflet providing pet owners with post-prescription information about Advocate. (pdf)
SUPPORT
Advocate and Support Dogs
Read all about about the partnership between Support Dogs and Advocate™, when prescribed via their veterinary practice.
MyPet Persona
A simple, pre-appointment, owner-friendly tool, helping vets to quickly determine the most appropriate parasite control.
*Significant serum concentrations of moxidectin persist for at least 28 days.
1. Elanco Animal Health. Lungworm market research 2023.
2. Kirk L et al., Vet Rec (2014), 175(5):118.
3. Schnyder M et al. Vet. Parasitol. (2009);166:326-332.
4. Böhm C. et al. Parasitol Res (2017) 116:S1–S10.
