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Why do I need a prescription before starting Heartworm disease prevention medication?

April 26, 2017disease heartworm medication prescription prevention

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Why do I need a prescription before starting Heartworm disease prevention medication?

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Federal law requires a prescription for Heartworm disease prevention medication because giving this medication to pets that already have Heartworm infections can cause serious illness or death. For your pet’s safety, the veterinarian needs to assess Heartworm status before prescribing medication.