Heartworm and Parasite Prevention
The idea of your pet being infested with parasites is a disturbing thought, but it’s also a medical issue that can have serious consequences if not properly dealt with or prevented. Parasites pose a variety of health issues for our pets, who can be very susceptible to certain parasites depending on age, region, and other factors.
At Animal Medical Center, we emphasize the importance of preventing parasites. Through preventative measures, you can successfully protect your pet. But pets that are not protected often develop parasites, leading to serious problems for them and their owners.
The cost of prevention is minimal compared to the cost of treatment, which can be expensive and stressful on your pet. Parasites like heartworm can even be fatal, so preventing parasites is of the utmost importance. We carry Sentinel Spectrum, Pro-Heart, Bravecto, and Nexgard. Be sure to ask us which product would work best for your pet.
Heartworm Prevention
We require annual heartworm testing before and during use of all heartworm preventatives.
Sentinel Spectrum
Sentinel Spectrum is a monthly chew used to prevent heartworms, and intestinal worms. It also has a flea sterilization component that helps prevent and control flea infestations. We require annual heartworm testing to begin and continue using any heartworm preventative.
Pro-Heart 6 & 12
Pro-Heart is an injectable form of heartworm preventative that can protect your pet for 6 or 12 months with just one injection. A negative heartworm test is required before any Pro-Heart injection can be administered and must be repeated each year to continue treatment.
Flea & Tick Prevention
Nexgard
Nexgard is a highly palatable, once monthly, flavored chew that treats and prevents fleas and ticks.
Bravecto
Bravecto is a very convenient, flavored chew that treats and prevents fleas and ticks for three months at time.
Bravecto Plus for Cats
Bravecto Plus for Cats is a topical treatment that treats and kills fleas and ticks for three months and treats and prevents intestinal parasites for two months!