Is heartworm prevention essential for my dog, or can I skip it?

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Is it required to give my dog 'Tri-heart plus' to prevent heart worms? Would she be fine without a preventative? Pet's info: Dog | Blue Heeler | Female | unspayed | 4 months and 11 days old | 47.7 lbs

Linda G, MS, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. All dogs in the United Sates need to be on some form of heartworm preventative. This is not required, but highly recommended. If you do not like the Tri-Heart, there are other options including a 6 month & 12 month heartworm prevention injection. Talk with your veterinarian as to what is best for Kira. Thanks for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Is heartworm prevention essential for my dog, or can I skip it?

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