How to set parasite reminders that actually work
Introduction
The best product is the one you remember to give. Use a single house dose day and stack it with routines you already do. These small tweaks keep pets protected without mental load.
Build a reminder that sticks
Pick one monthly date you will not miss, like rent day or the first Saturday. Add a repeating phone reminder with an alarm, then place the pack where you will see it on that day.
Habit stacking ideas
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Dogs: dose after the morning walk and breakfast
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Cats: apply after the evening meal in a quiet room
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Families: put the packs with the leads or next to the litter scoop
Make it visible
Write last and next doses on the box. Add a wall calendar square or fridge magnet. If you use any longer acting option, add a mid-interval phone nudge a week before it is due.
Share the load
Create a group chat with a simple message template like “Dose done: pet name, date, product”. If someone is away, they send a photo of the pack and next due date to the group.
Products we trust
Dogs
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Monthly all in one: Simparica Trio Chewable Tablet for Dogs
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Monthly fleas and ticks: NexGard Chewables for Dogs
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Longer acting fleas and ticks: Bravecto Chew for Dogs
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On-pet option: Seresto Flea & Tick Collar for Dogs
Cats
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Broad monthly spot on: Revolution Plus Spot-On for Cats
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Longer acting fleas and ticks: Bravecto Spot-On for Cats
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Simple monthly option: Revolution Topical Solution for Cats
Safety basics
Match species, weight band and minimum age. Do not stack different preventives unless your vet advises. Keep products cool, dry and out of reach of kids.
FAQ
We missed a month. What now
Dose as soon as you remember and reset the reminder from that date.
Our household keeps losing track
Print a one-page dose log and stick it to the fridge, then snap a photo after each dose.
Want a ready-to-use calendar with your products added
Tell us pet names and preferred dose day and we will set it up for you — contact us.
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