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If you've juggled a flea spot-on, a tick chew, a heartworm tablet and a quarterly all-wormer just to keep one dog protected, the rules just changed in Australia. Walking into 2026, dog owners finally have a single monthly chew that covers the lot.
In Short:
Advocate Ultra Chew is a monthly chewable tablet from Elanco that covers seven parasite groups in a single dose — fleas, paralysis ticks (plus bush and brown dog ticks), heartworm, demodex mites, roundworms, hookworms and tapeworms, including the zoonotic hydatid tapeworm.
It uses four active ingredients working together — lotilaner, moxidectin, pyrantel and praziquantel — and starts killing fleas within 2 hours and ticks within 4 hours.
APVMA-approved and registered for puppies from 8 weeks of age and 2 kg, it's the most complete all-in-one chew currently available in Australia.
Why Australian Dogs Need More Than Flea-and-Tick Cover
Most monthly parasite products solve part of the problem. They knock down fleas, or they cover ticks, or they prevent heartworm — but rarely all of those alongside a worm treatment. For Australian dogs, that gap matters. Paralysis tick (Ixodes holocyclus) is endemic along the entire east coast and is one of the few preventable parasites that can kill a healthy dog inside 24 hours. Hydatid tapeworm — most relevant in rural and pastoral areas — is zoonotic, meaning it can pass from dogs to humans, and it's missed by most all-in-one alternatives. Heartworm continues to spread as Australia's mosquito range shifts.
The practical consequence for owners is parasite-product juggling: a flea spot-on, a separate tick chew, a monthly heartworm tablet, an all-wormer every three months. Different schedules, different reminders, different bills.
What to Look for in an All-in-One Monthly Chew
When evaluating a single-chew solution, four things actually matter: coverage breadth (does it kill paralysis tick, hydatid tapeworm and demodex?), speed of action (how fast does it start killing fleas and ticks after dosing?), age-from indication (can it be given to young puppies safely?), and weight-band fit (is your dog comfortably inside one band rather than at the edge of two?). A chew that nails all four removes the juggling and gives you a single date in the calendar for the next dose.
Advocate™ ULTRA Extra Small 2-2.8kg Flea, Tick and Worming Chew
Advocate UltraSpecifically formulated for the tiniest of dogs weighing between 2 and 2.8kg, this chew delivers complete flea, tick and worming protection in a dose precisely sized for very small breeds. Powerful protection doesn't have to mean a big tablet.
Suits breeds including: Chihuahua, Russian Toy, Yorkshire Terrier (toy), Pomeranian (miniature), Maltese (small), and Miniature Pinscher.
Advocate™ ULTRA Small 2.8-5.5kg Flea, Tick and Worming Chew
Advocate UltraDesigned for small dogs weighing between 2.8 and 5.5kg, this chew provides full-spectrum flea, tick and worming coverage in a convenient monthly treat. Perfect for the small breeds that may be little in size but are big on personality.
Suits breeds including: Maltese, Shih Tzu, Pomeranian, Papillon, Yorkshire Terrier, Miniature Dachshund, Toy Poodle, Miniature Pinscher, and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (smaller individuals).
Advocate™ ULTRA Medium 5.5-11kg Flea, Tick and Worming Chew
Advocate UltraFormulated for medium-sized dogs weighing between 5.5 and 11kg, this chew delivers comprehensive flea, tick and worming protection in a single monthly dose. It's the ideal size for active, mid-sized breeds that need serious parasite coverage without the fuss of topical treatments.
Suits breeds including: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Pug, Miniature Schnauzer, West Highland White Terrier, Beagle, Cocker Spaniel, Border Terrier, Basenji, Shetland Sheepdog, and Jack Russell Terrier.
Advocate™ ULTRA Large 11-22kg Flea, Tick and Worming Chew
Advocate UltraBuilt for larger dogs weighing between 11 and 22kg, this chew offers the same complete flea, tick and worming protection scaled to suit bigger, more energetic breeds. One chew a month is all it takes to keep active dogs covered.
Suits breeds including: Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Whippet, Australian Cattle Dog, Border Collie, Bull Terrier, Brittany Spaniel, Siberian Husky, Vizsla, Basenji, and Miniature American Shepherd.
Advocate™ ULTRA Extra Large 22-45kg Flea, Tick and Worming Chew
Advocate UltraFormulated for large and giant breeds weighing between 22 and 45kg, this chew delivers the full power of Advocate™ Ultra's flea, tick and worming formula in a dose matched to bigger dogs' needs. Comprehensive protection for your largest family member, made simple.
Suits breeds including: Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, German Shepherd, Boxer, Rottweiler, Weimaraner, Dobermann, Siberian Husky, Bernese Mountain Dog, and Alaskan Malamute.
How Advocate Ultra Chew Differs from the Original Advocate Spot-On
The original Advocate is also from Elanco, but it's a topical spot-on built around different actives — imidacloprid and moxidectin — and it does not kill ticks. Ultra Chew is an oral chewable using lotilaner, moxidectin, pyrantel and praziquantel, and it adds tick coverage (paralysis, bush and brown dog ticks) plus tapeworm cover including hydatid. Same brand family, broader spectrum, oral instead of topical.
Sizing, Administration, and What to Expect
Pick the size that matches your dog's current weight, not their breed expectation — Ultra Chew runs in five bands from 2 kg to 45 kg. Give the chew with food once a month on the same date each month; if your dog spits it out, the dose isn't absorbed and you'll need to redose. Fleas typically start dropping within 2 hours and ticks within 4. If you're switching from a spot-on, give the first chew on the day the spot-on cycle would normally repeat so coverage doesn't lapse.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Advocate Ultra Chew kill paralysis ticks?
At what age can puppies start Advocate Ultra Chew?
Is Advocate Ultra Chew the same as the original Advocate spot-on?
How does Advocate Ultra Chew compare to NexGard Spectra?
Does Advocate Ultra Chew cover hydatid tapeworm?
Can I give Advocate Ultra Chew alongside other parasite products?
How often do I give Advocate Ultra Chew?
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