Heartworm Prevention

Heartworm Prevention

Heartworm disease is transmitted by mosquitoes.  Left untreated, this disease is a potentially fatal illness.  Even dogs and cats that are 100% indoors need to be on preventive care.  

At South Des Moines Veterinary Center, we offer three different products that protect against Heartworm Disease  

1) Heartgard Plus:  a monthly Real-Beef Chew

Heartgard Plus is a monthly real-beef chew that prevents heartworm disease, treats and controls roundworm and hookworm infections.  

2) Revolution: a monthly topical preventive

Revolution is a monthly topical (liquid between the shoulder blades) medication that prevents heartworm disease.  In cats, it also prevents ear mites, fleas, roundworms, and hookworms.  In dogs, it also treats fleas.   

3) Trifexis: a monthly chewable tablet

Trifexis is a monthly chewable tablet for dogs that prevents heartworm disease.  It also potects against fleas, hookworms, roundworms, and whipworms.

These products all prevent heartworm disease.  Your pets health and lifestyle will help us determine which product will suit your pets needs.  If you have more questions about these products or Heartworm Disease please call the vet center at 515-285-5523.   We are currently offering several specials and rebates on these products at SDMVC. Don't let your pet lose to a mosquito!