Rebates are instant at the time of purchase so there is no hassle of submitting receipts or waiting to get your money back. You can get this product anywhere you choose. We carry it in-clinic and sell it at the lowest price we can. When you purchase quantities of 6 or 12 the manufacturer has given us the ability to do instant rebates so there is no hassle for you. Should you prefer to use another pharmacy, just ask us for a written prescription and we'll have one ready for pick up within 24 hours of your request or before you leave your appointment.
We recommend using Nexgard, a chewable product, and or Frontline Shield, a topical product with repellency. See our other blog post for more information. Would you like to switch to the accessible version of this site? Go to accessible site Close modal window. Don't need the accessible version of this site? Hide the accessibility button Close modal window. New York: Springer-Verlag, Data on file at Merial. American Heartworm Society web site.
Available at: www. Accessed October 12, Home Pet Medications. Written by: PetMD Editorial. Published: November 07, Help us make PetMD better Was this article helpful? Yes No. Share this article. Your neighbor's heartworm-infected dog is a source of infection for the mosquitoes in your neighborhood. You should make sure you give your dog his heartworm prevention every 30 days. Q: My dog lives indoors — why does he need heartworm prevention?
A: Since it takes only one bite from an infected mosquito, your dog is at risk for infection any time mosquitoes are around. The risk is real regardless of wherever your dog spends his time. This is why it is important that all dogs be on a heartworm preventive. Q: Is it really that important that I give my dog heartworm prevention the same time each month?
A: Absolutely! All monthly heartworm preventive products work by affecting the larval stages that have been picked up from a mosquito bite in the last 30 days. The juvenile and adult life stages of the heartworm are not affected by preventive products. Therefore, it's important to dose your dog every 30 days with his heartworm preventive. If you miss a monthly dose, the heartworm larvae are given the opportunity to reach a mature state that cannot be affected by the preventive.
Giving your dog his heartworm preventive on the same date each month will affect the larval stages he acquired since his last heartworm preventive dose. Q: If I give a heartworm preventive, why do I need to test my dog every year?
Adult heartworms in the lungs and heart cause damage to major blood vessels which can lead to severe lung disease and heart failure. The earlier this disease is detected, the earlier your veterinarian can start treatment. Testing your dog each year should be a part of every dog's preventive wellness check-up. Q: Heartworm prevention seems pretty expensive.
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