Heartworm Prevention for Your Pets

Veterinarians recommend prevention against heartworm for cats and dogs. Heartworms are parasites that can be spread among pets by the bite of a mosquito. Find the right medication at Beach View Veterinary Hospital. We carry the following brands:Heartgard

• Sentinel
• Revolution

Beach View Veterinary Hospital has spent over 4 decades treating the pets of its Gulf Coast residents. In addition to heartworm pills, make sure your pets are properly guarded against fleas and ticks as well. Schedule an appointment with one of our qualified, caring doctors today.

Protect Against These Dangerous Parasites With the Preventive Chewables That Dogs Love to Take and the Owners Prefer to Give

Heartworms

Heartworms are parasites that inhabit the hearts and lungs of infected dogs. Heartwormdisease can cause serious health problems and may eventually lead to heart failure and death. Heartworm infection is transmitted by mosquitoes. The prevalence of this deadly disease has increased steadily since it was first identified and it now affects pets in all 50 states.

Signs of heartworm disease in dogs

• Coughing
• Breathing difficulty
• Sluggishness
• Reduced ability to exercise

Heartworm Disease is 100% Preventable – with HEARTGARD® Plus. All you have to do to protect your dog from heartworm disease is to give HEARTGARD Plus once a month. It’s convenient, your dog will love it and it’s guaranteed. HEARTGARD® Plus prevents deadly heartworm disease and treats and controls other dangerous internal parasites – guaranteed.

Hookworms

Hookworms feed by repeatedly removing small amounts of tissue from inside the intestinal walls where they reside. This “grazing” results in blood loss and inflammation, and can lead to anemia, weakness and malnutrition. Certain hookworm infections can be fatal to young puppies.

Signs of hookworm infection in dogs

• Weakness
• Weight loss
• Diarrhea
• Pale gums

HEARTGARD® Plus treats and controls dangerous intestinal parasites – in puppies as young as 6 weeks of age. From the very first dose, HEARTGARD Plus treats and controls roundworms and more species of hookworms than any other product of its kind – guaranteed.

Roundworms

Roundworms occupy the intestines of infected dogs, robbing them of nutrients and sometimes even blocking passage of their food. Severe infections can result in damage to the lungs and liver. Roundworms may infect a dog of any age, but they are especially dangerous to puppies.

Signs of roundworm infection in dogs

• Diarrhea
• Eggs and adult worms visible in feces
• Respiratory distress
• Weakness
• Dull, scruffy-looking fur – “un-thrifty” coat
• Swollen abdomen – “pot belly”
• Malnutrition

More Protection, Better Value

Sentinel® (milbemycin and lufenuron) Flavor Tabs® provide protection from the inside out, keeping dogs safe from heartworms, roundworms and hookworms, plus whipworms and fleas* – all at a price comparable to Heartgard® Plus.

Senitel Flavor Tabs:

• Prevent heartworm disease
• Stop fleas before they become adults, to end infestation cycle
• Remove and control whipworms
• Control hookworms
• Remove and control roundworms

Dogs should be tested for heartworm prior to use. In a small percentage of treated dogs, digestive, neurologic and skin side effects may occur.

Don’t let a bug bite turn deadly

One mosquito bite is all it takes to infect an unprotected dog with heartworms. In fact, nearly 300,000 indoor and outdoor dogs in the U.S. contract heartworms each year, causing painful heart and lung damage and even death.

Giving your dog Sentinel® Spectrum® (milbecmcyin oxime lufenuron and praziquantel) chewables on the same date every month is the smart way to prevent this potentially fatal disease.

Intestinal parasites can lead to big problems for your dog and your home

• Whipworms can cause bloody diarrhea, infection and even death in untreated dogs.
• Hookworms, which can also pose a zoonotic threat to humans, are painful intestinal parasites that can invade your pet’s digestive system.
• Roundworms are the most common worms found in dogs.

Dogs should be tested for heartworm prior to use. Mild hypersensitivity reactions have been noted in some dogs carrying a high number of circulating microfilariae. Treatment with fewer than 6 monthly doses after the last exposure to mosquitoes may not provide complete heartworm prevention.

How Dangerous Are Parasites to My Dog?

For families with dogs, parasites like heartworm, fleas, ear mites and sarcoptic mites can be more than harmful. They may be devastating. Left untreated, heartworm can be fatal to a dog. What’s worse, some of these external parasites are contagious and may be spread from one pet to another and sometimes even to humans. Fortunately, thanks to Revolution, there’s now an easy way to protect your dog against all of these parasites.

Why Is Revolution Different?

FDA-approved Revolution is not a pesticide. Revolution is the only topical medicine that protects dogs against fleas and heartworm and several other harmful parasites, inside and out. It takes more than two separate products to get the same protection that Revolution provides in one medicine.

Is Revolution Safe to Use?

It’s safe for puppies as young as 6 weeks, breeding males and females, and pregnant and nursing dogs. Revolution is generally well-tolerated. In studies, less than 1% of dogs experienced digestive upset. Use with caution in sick, weak or underweight animals. See back panel for prescribing information.

Revolution Protects Your Dog Against Multiple Parasites

Prevents and controls flea infestations.

A problem on pets and in their environment. Fleas cause itching, scratching and discomfort, which can lead to a disease called flea allergy dermatitis.

Prevents heartworm disease.

Heartworm disease can cause respiratory disease and can even be fatal. Treating it can be difficult and costly – yet prevention is simple.

Treats and controls ear mites.

Easily passed from pet to pet, ear mites cause intense irritation and discomfort.

Treats and controls sarcoptic mites.

Intensely itchy skin, hair loss and rash can result from these microscopic mites. And they’re contagious; people can catch them from their pets.

Controls American dog tick infestations.

Commonly found in fields, woods and grassy areas, this type of tick can transmit multiple diseases.

Revolution is 100% satisfaction guaranteed. If you’re not completely satisfied with Revolution for any reason, we’ll replace the product or refund the purchase price. See your veterinarian for details.