Elanco expands Advocate Ultra Chew to include tapeworm control in Australia, offering a broader parasite protection for dogs

Elanco has introduced an expanded version of its Advocate Ultra Chew in Australia, now covering tapeworm alongside fleas, ticks, heartworm, and intestinal worms, simplifying parasite prevention for dog owners.

Elanco has expanded its Advocate Ultra Chew range in Australia, positioning the monthly dog treatment as a broader parasite-control option that now includes tapeworm, alongside fleas, ticks, heartworm and intestinal worms.

According to the company’s product information, the chew is designed to cover parasites that can be picked up through ordinary behaviour such as scavenging, hunting or swallowing infected fleas. It also says the treatment addresses hydatid tapeworm, a concern because some tapeworm species can be transmitted to people.

The product is being sold as a single monthly chew rather than a combination of separate treatments, a convenience point that may appeal to owners seeking to simplify routine care. The chew is suitable for puppies from eight weeks old and weighing at least 2kg, with retail listings showing pack sizes for small, medium, large and extra-large dogs.

Elanco says the product is available in Australia without a prescription. That broadens access at a time when pet owners are increasingly looking for prevention products that reduce the need for multiple purchases and dosing schedules.

For veterinary and retail channels alike, the commercial argument is straightforward: a wider spectrum in one format, with tapeworm now filling the gap that previously remained in many all-in-one regimens.