Preventatives and Parasitic Control
At some point, our pets may experience external parasites, such as flea, ticks, or mites. These parasites can cause discomfort. Our hospital offers a variety of parasite control to help keep your pet protected.
Preventatives and Parasitic Control for Dogs:
Simparico Trio
Simparica Trio is a once-a-month chewable that protects your dog with three proven ingredients designed for defense. It’s available from your vet with a prescription and comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
- Protects dogs against heartworm disease, ticks & fleas, roundworms & hookworms.
- FDA-approved to block infections that may cause Lyme disease by killing deer ticks.
- Demonstrated safe for puppies as young as 8 weeks old, weighing at least 2.8 lbs.
Proheart 6
ProHeart 6 is the only product that prevents heartworm disease in dogs for 6 months with just 1 shot given by your veterinarian. At the time of the shot, ProHeart 6 also treats hookworms.* ProHeart 6 is for use in healthy dogs 6 months of age and up.
*ProHeart 6 is indicated for the treatment of existing larval and adult hookworm (Ancylostoma caninum and Uncinaria stenocephala) infections.
Proheart 12
ProHeart 12 is the only FDA-approved product that prevents heartworm disease in dogs for 1 full year with just 1 shot given by your vet. At the time of the shot, ProHeart 12 also treats hookworms.* ProHeart 12 is for use in healthy dogs 12 months of age and older.
*ProHeart 12 is indicated for the treatment of existing larval and adult hookworm (Ancylostoma caninum and Uncinaria stenocephala) infections.
Credelio
Credelio kills adult fleas and is indicated for the treatment and prevention of flea infestations and treatment and control of tick infestations (lone star tick, American dog tick, black-legged tick, and brown dog tick) for one month in dogs and puppies 8 weeks and older and 4.4 pounds or greater.
Interceptor Plus
Interceptor Plus has two active ingredients. Milbemycin oxime is an effective way to prevent heartworm disease in dogs, as well as treat and control adult hookworm, roundworm and whipworm infections in dogs. While, praziquantel, the other active ingredient in Interceptor Plus has demonstrated 100% efficacy in controlled studies against 4 species of adult tapeworms: Taenia pisiformis, Echinococcus multilocularis, Echinococcus granulosus and Dipylidium caninum1.
Revolution
Easy to apply, quick to dry, Revolution (selamectin) protects dogs against a variety of common internal and external parasites. Revolution is the only FDA-approved, topically applied medication for dogs 6 weeks and older that: prevents heartworm disease, kills adult fleas, prevents flea eggs from hatching, prevents and controls flea infestations, treats and controls ear mites, treats and controls sarcoptic mange and controls American dog tick infestations.
Seresto Dog Collars
With its innovative delivery system, Seresto® offers a breakthrough in flea and tick protection for dogs or cats for eight months. Seresto® kills fleas within 24 hours and kills ticks within 48 hours of initial application. Features and benefits: For dogs or cats, Kills fleas, Repels and kills ticks. If a tick is repelled or killed, it cannot attach and transmit the organisms that may cause disease. Non-greasy, odorless, easy-to-use. Seresto® is for cats 10 weeks of age or older, and dogs 7 weeks of age and older.
Preventatives and Parasitic Control for Cats:
Revolution Plus (cats)
Revolution Plus provides broad coverage in one simple dose, protecting cats and kittens inside and out against fleas, ticks, ear mites, roundworms, hookworms, and heartworms.
Seresto Cat Collars
With its innovative delivery system, Seresto® offers a breakthrough in flea and tick protection for dogs or cats for eight months. Seresto® kills fleas within 24 hours and kills ticks within 48 hours of initial application. Features and benefits: For dogs or cats, Kills fleas, Repels and kills ticks. If a tick is repelled or killed, it cannot attach and transmit the organisms that may cause disease. Non-greasy, odorless, easy-to-use. Seresto® is for cats 10 weeks of age or older, and dogs 7 weeks of age and older.
Heartworm Testing & Treatment
We require dogs to be tested for heartworm yearly, and we strongly recommend year-round treatment.
