Many times, veterinarians will
prescribe a heartworm preventative, anti-inflammatory pet medication, rest and close monitoring in hopes that the pet's immune system can get rid of the parasites without too many side effects.
This is why we require a negative heartworm test every year to
prescribe heartworm preventative... the period of time from exposure to detectable infection is so great that there are a lot of opportunities for a missed dose to result in an infection.
During your pet's annual check - up, your veterinarian will test your pet for heartworms and
prescribe a heartworm preventative (usually a pill or chew that you will give once per month).
Veterinarians can
prescribe a heartworm preventative that at the same may prevent roundworms, hookworms and whipworms as well.
It is standard practice for a vet to insist on examining and testing a dog before
prescribing heartworm preventative.
Not exact matches
Legal requirements All
heartworm preventatives are labeled prescription drugs, requiring veterinarians to follow federal and state regulations for
prescribing and dispensing them.
An easy - to - administer
heartworm test is required prior to
prescribing preventative medication.
The only medicines even
prescribed by a vet were those for tick / flea protection +
heartworm preventative.
Heartworm preventatives are
prescribed by vets, so ask your vet about starting your puppy on a
preventative if you haven't already.
A
heartworm test is required in animals six months and older in order for
heartworm preventative to be
prescribed by a veterinarian.
It is important for you to realize that the
heartworm preventative monthly tablet that your veterinarian
prescribes for your pet may or may not kill adult fleas.
Once determined that your pet is negative, a monthly
preventative pill will be
prescribed to protect against
heartworm infection.
Most full coverage pet insurance policies reimburse you for any vet -
prescribed medication, as long as it isn't for
preventative treatment — like flea and
heartworm medication, for example.
WellPet Humane has its own full - service, in - house pharmacy where you can refill prescriptions for your pet, including medications or prescription diets, vitamins, shampoos, flea and tick control products, or
heartworm preventatives that our doctors
prescribe.
Once your veterinarian determines that your pet is not infected with
heartworm a
preventative medication will be
prescribed.
We will
prescribe the appropriate
preventative routine to eliminate fleas, ticks, intestinal parasites, and
heartworms.