When should my 8-month-old cat begin heartworm and flea prevention?

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My cat is almost 8 months old when should start heart worm treatment and flea meds? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 7 months and 19 days old

Kevin Sanada, DVM · Accepted Answer

You can start both of them anytime now. Before starting the heartworm treatment, we recommend having her tested for heartworm. This is important, because if she happened to acquire heartworm (spread by mosquitos), then the preventative medication can cause a bad reaction. Your vet can do the testing and prescribe a preventative. Below are links to more information about heartworm and fleas. https://mobile.petcoach.co/amp/article/heartworms-dirofilaria-immitis-in-cats https://www.petcoach.co/article/the-best-flea-prevention-plan-for-your-cat/ I hope that helps and all is well with Ellie.

When should my 8-month-old cat begin heartworm and flea prevention?

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