Is Canine Heartworm Disease preventable?
Yes, prevention is easy with one of the following methods: • Oral preventatives • Oral preventatives are designed to be used monthly. Be sure to use products formulated specifically for dogs. Appropriate products include Heartgard, Interceptor, and Iverheart. • Topical products • Apply to the skin according to directions to prevent heartworm disease, as well as to control other internal and external parasites. Once again, use only products intended for and approved. One such topical product is Revolution. Your veterinarian is the best informed source of which form of prevention is better suited to your individual pet.
