Heartworms are a serious disease that are spread by mosquitoes. They live in the blood, heart, and lungs and can lead to death if not treated. Heartworms are 100% preventable. Celina Animal Hospital has many options for prevention which include:
Simparica Trio:
Simparica Trio is a liver flavored chewable tablet that is given every 30 days. It starts working with in 3 hours. It protects against 5 different types of ticks, kills fleas, protects against heartworms, roundworms, and hookworms. Simparica Trio is approved for dogs 8 weeks of age or older and over 2.8#.
Nexgard Plus:
Nexgard plus is a beef flavored chewable tablet that is given every 30 days. It protects against 4 different types of ticks, kills fleas, protects against heartworm, roundworm, and hookworms. Nexgard plus is labeled for dogs 8 weeks of age or older and over 8.1#.
Heartgard Plus:
Heartgard Plus is a beef flavored chewable tablet that is given every 30 days. It is safe for puppies 6 weeks and older. Heartgard also treats and prevents hookworm and roundworm infestation.
Interceptor Plus:
Interceptor Plus is a chicken flavored chewable tablet that is given every 30 days. It is safe for puppies 6 weeks and older. Interceptor Plus also treats and prevents roundworm, hookworm, tapeworm, and whipworm infestation.
Revolution:
Revolution is a liquid that is given every 30 days on the skin. It is safe for puppies 6 weeks and older. Revolution also helps with flea infestations by killing adult fleas and preventing flea eggs from hatching. It can treat ear mites and sarcoptic mange as well.
Proheart 6:
Proheart 6 is an injection that is given every 6 months to prevent heartworm disease. It can only be given to dogs 6 months of age and older.
Proheart 12:
Proheart 12 is an injection that is given every 12 months to prevent heartworm disease. It can only be given to dogs 12 months of age and older.
All animals at Celina Animal Hospital are started on heartworm prevention as puppies. They have their first heartworm test at 1 year of age. Celina Animal Hospital Doctors and Staff recommend that you keep your pet on prevention year round. We try to find the best prevention that best fits you and your furry friend.
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