Definition of «oral preventatives»

Oral preventatives refers to medications or treatments that are taken by mouth to help prevent certain diseases or conditions.

Program was the first oral preventative on the market and can be purchased over the counter. (savinggracenc.org)
Prevention of heartworm disease involves once a year heartworm testing and a monthly oral preventative medication. (oakhillsanimal.com)
Monthly oral preventatives are introduced via veterinary clinics, paving the way for longer - lasting doses. (zoetisus.com)
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