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Why Once-a-Year Heartworm Prevention?
Heartworm disease is a silent killer of dogs and cats. It's a slow, insidious disease that gradually incapacitates pets. By the time you notice the telltale signs of the disease, the damage that has been caused is serious.
Heartworm
First reported in dogs 100 years ago and in cats in 1920's. Worms live in lungs and right side of the heart
Regular cause of death in dogs and cats if preventatives are not used
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Clinical Signs Associated with Canine Heartworm Disease |
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Early Infection |
No abnormal clinical signs observed |
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Mild Disease |
Cough |
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Moderate Disease |
Cough, exercise intolerance, abnormal lung sounds |
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Severe Disease |
Cough, exercise intolerance, dyspnea (difficulty breathing), abnormal lung sounds, hepatomegaly (enlargement of the liver), syncope (temporary loss of consciousness due to poor blood flow to the brain), ascites (fluid accumulation in the abdominal cavity), abnormal heart sounds, death |
Preventing Heartworm Disease can be achieved by:-
Daily DEC tablets
The first form of therapy
Old therapy and is now superseded
Monthly preventatives
Some treat intestinal worms
Some help with flea control
Once yearly injection
Can be given at the same time as vaccinations
Can be given to puppies
Advances in heartworm prevention are being made continually and the most convenient form of heartworm protection is now doubtless the Once A year Heartworm Prevention. While monthly medications or the older daily medications are effective, they are too easy to forget and research shows that far too many dog owners do forget. The Once A year Heartworm Prevention is an annual injection that is painless, easy and safe and gets over the 'I forgot' danger. It can be given at the same time as your dog's annual vaccinations and is no more expensive than the monthly preventatives.
For more information, contact your veterinarian.
