 The risk of kittens & puppies getting heartworm disease is equal to that of adult pets due to the transmission by mosquito. We, therefore, recommend that any pet be started on a heartworm preventive as early as 8 weeks of age or based on the label restrictions of the prevention chosen by the owner. The dosage of a heartworm medication is based on body weight, not age. Puppies and kittens grow rapidly in their first months of life, and the rate of growth, especially in dogs, varies widely from one breed to another. That means a young animal can gain enough weight to move from one dosage range to the next within a matter of weeks. This is why our clinic requests that puppies & kittens under a year to visit us once a month for a free of charge weight to ensure we are providing you with adequate prevention. Keep in mind preventions are not made equal. Do your research & consult your veterinarian about any concerns or questions about prevention. Below I have given you a variety of heartworm preventions, for dogs and cats, along with what the labels claim it helps prevent, how it is applied, & also the best average monthly price I could find.  Heartworm Prevention (Dog) Iverhart Plus Helps Prevent: Heartworm, Hookworm, Roundworm Application: Monthly (Oral) Monthly Price (Online): $5 Heartgard Plus Helps Prevent: Heartworm, Hookworm, Roundworm Application: Monthly (Oral) Monthly Price (Online): $6.30 Interceptor Helps Prevent: Heartworm, Hookworm, Roundworm, Whipworm Application: Monthly (Oral) Monthly Price (Online): $5. 50 Iverhart Max Helps Prevent: Heartworm, Hookworm, Roundworm, Tapeworm Application: Monthly (Oral) Monthly Price (Online): $7 Sentinel Helps Prevent: Heartworm, Hookworm, Roundworm, Whipworm, Flea Eggs Application: 8 month (Collar) Monthly Price (Online): $5.50 Advantage Multi Helps Prevent: Heartworm, Hookworm, Roundworm, Whipworm, Fleas/Flea Eggs Application: Monthly (Topical) Monthly Price (Online): $13.46 Revolution Helps Prevent: Heartworm, Flea/Flea Eggs Application: Monthly (Topical) Monthly Price (Online): $16.75 Trifexis Helps Prevent: Heartworm, Hookworm, Roundworm, Whipworm, Fleas Application: Monthly (Oral) Monthly Price (Online): $16.50 Also keep in mind that preventions are priced based on weight. The monthly price I provide is an average cost of all weight classes.  Heartworm Prevention (Cats) Heartgard Plus Helps Prevent: Heartworm, & Hookworm Application: Monthly (Oral) Monthly Price (Online): $4.86 Interceptor Helps Prevent: Heartworm, Hookworm, Roundworm, Whipworm Application: Monthly (Oral) Monthly Price (Online): $5.50 Advantage Multi Helps Prevent: Heartworm, Hookworm, Roundworm, Fleas/Flea Eggs Application: Monthly (Topical) Monthly Price (Online): $12.60 Revolution Helps Prevent: Heartworm, Hookworm, Roundworm, Fleas/Flea Eggs Application: Monthly (Topical) Monthly Price (Online): $14.80 Because it's important I will say it again...Keep in mind preventions are not made equal. Do your research & consult your veterinarian about any concerns or questions about prevention.  |
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