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Do I need a prescription to get more heartworm medicine for my dog?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Male | neutered | 1 year and 7 months old | 85 lbs

Do I need a prescription for more heartworm medicine for Wallace? He has another month to go but I should get on that soon

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Answered By Stacey Anstaett, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on March 28th, 2019

Handsome boy! Yes, he will need a prescription. Contact your vet; a heart worm test may be required first. Here's some great info on heart worm prevention and why routine testing is recommended: https://d3ft8sckhnqim2.cloudfront.net/images/Think_12_PDFs/Think12Dog_Dos_and_Donts101316.pdf?1476362471 Thanks for asking PetCoach!

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