ABRI VETERINARY HOSPITAL, Inc.
Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27127
Office Hours
Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 1:00 pm, 2:00 - 6:00 pm.
Saturday, 8:00 am - 12:00 noon
Heartworms are carried by mosquitoes. In the South, we recommend year round prevention for all dogs. Currently we recommend heartworm prevention in cats that go outside . Inside cats that never go out and in areas where mosquitoes do not come into the house do not generally need monthly prevention. In general, we recommend starting puppies on a heartworm preventive between 10 - 14 weeks of age. Any dog 6 months of age and older should have a blood test run prior to starting a preventive. Currently annual blood tests are recommended for dogs even if on a heartworm prevention. Dogs may not swallow the tablet, owners may forget to give it and stomach and intestinal infections may prevent or reduce absorption and interfere with control. Most veterinary facilities require an annual heartworm test (blood sample) prior to refilling a prescription. Sometimes this requirement is extended to every two years if the medical record indicates strict compliance with heartworm prevention as indicated by timely purchases and the owner is certain not to have missed any months. Currently, for interstate pharmacies, the requirement is an annual blood test prior to prescription renewal to comply with state and federal FDA requirements. The interval for heartworm testing may change if the Veterinary Medical Heartworm Symposium committee issues a recommendation and it is approved by the AVMA.
Newest product is Pro-heart injection. This is an injection given once every 6 months. Controls heartworms and hookworms. Approved for use in Dogs.
Interceptor: an oral tablet given once monthly year round in our area. Prevents heartworms, controls adult hookworms and removes and controls adult roundworms and whipworms in dogs and puppies. Approved for use in cats and kittens to prevent heartworm disease and remove adult hookworms and roundworms. Active ingredient is milbemycin oxime.
Sentinel. Once a month oral tablet for use in dogs and puppies. Prevents heartworm disease and controls fleas via breaking life cycle. Controls adult hookworms and removes and controls adult roundworms and whipworms. Active ingredients are milbemycin and lufenuron.
Heartgard Plus: given once monthly to prevent heartworm disease and treat and control roundworm and hookworm infections in dogs. Active ingredients are ivermectin and pyrantel pamoate.
Heartgard: tablet given once monthly to prevent heartworm disease in dogs and prevent heartworm disease and remove and control infections of hookworms in cats. Active ingredient is ivermectin.
Revolution: topical product applied to skin over shoulders once monthly in dogs and cats 6 weeks of age and older. Cats and kittens: kills adult fleas and prevents eggs from hatching, prevents heartworm disease, treats and controls ear mites, treats and controls hookworms and roundworms (T.cati). Dogs: Kills adult fleas and prevents eggs from hatching, prevents heartworm disease, treats and contols ear mites, treats and controls sarcoptic mange and controls dermacentor variabilis tick infestations. Best to use monthly year round in our area, especially on any pet that goes outside.