Due to organ sensitivity to the parasite, a heartworm test, to check for parasites, must be taken and found negative before starting heartworm preventative in any dog older than 7 months.
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Trifexis (Flea and Heartworm Control)
Trifexis is a monthly chewable tablet for dogs that kills fleas, prevents heartworm disease and treats and controls adult hookworm, roundworm and whipworm infections. Trifexis combines two trusted active ingredients to provide protection for your dog against three kinds of dangerous parasites. And Trifexis is beef-flavored, so you can offer it as a treat.
And, because Trifexis is given orally, you don’t have to isolate your dog from other pets or children.
Learn more about Trifexis visit www.trifexis.com.
Pets must be seen by a 1st Care veterinarian at one of our clinics unless proof of previous visit to 1st Care clinic within a year to receive heartworm preventative prescription. Prescriptions can also be purchased at our Administration office on Thursdays and Fridays with proof of visit at 1st Care clinic within a year. Contact Us for more information.
Minimum age: 8 weeks
| Weight | 3 month supply (3 doses) | 6 month supply (6 doses) |
| 5-10 lbs. | $55 | $100 |
| 11-20 lbs. | $56.50 | $102.50 |
| 20-40 lbs. | $58 | $105 |
| 40-60 lbs. | $59.50 | $107.50 |
| 60-120 lbs. | $61 | $110 |
Interceptor (Heartworm Control)
It’s simple to protect your pet from internal parasites with Interceptor® (milbemycin oxime) Flavor Tabs®. The palatable once-a-month tablet that prevents heartworm disease, controls adult hookworm, and removes and controls adult roundworm and whipworm infections in dogs and puppies.
To learn more about Interceptor visit http://www.interceptor.novartis.us/petowner/po-product.html.
Pets must be seen by a 1st Care veterinarian at one of our clinics unless proof of previous visit to 1st Care clinic within a year to receive heartworm preventative prescription. Prescriptions can also be purchased at our Administration office on Thursdays and Fridays with proof of visit at 1st Care clinic within a year. Please Contact Us for more information.
Minimum age: 4 weeks
| Weight | 3 month supply (3 doses) | 6 month supply (6 doses) |
| 2-10 lbs. | $19 | $34 |
| 11-25 lbs. | $20 | $35 |
| 26-50 lbs. | $24 | $44 |
| 51-100 lbs. | $28 | $52 |