Interceptor will again be our primary product for heartworm and internal parasite control and prevention. Interceptor acts retroactively for 30 days prior to administration. It should be started May 1st (a month earlier than last year) and given monthly through November 1st for all dogs that do not travel. If the May 1st start date is missed it should be started as soon as possible and given on that date monthly though  that date in November (i.e. May 25- November 25). For any dog that travels, Interceptor should be started 1 month after the first mosquito exposure and given monthly until there is no further exposure.

Parastar Plus and Vectra 3D will be our recommended tick and flea prevention products. We were very pleased with the results of both products last year. With the mild winter and increase in deer tick range and number, we are recommending that your tick prevention be started March 1st if you are not currently using it year-round. Both products should be applied once a month. Parastar is applied in one spot between the shoulder blades and Vectra 3D is applied in spots along the top line (middle of the back). Both products can be toxic to cats when wet (once dry neither would pose any danger,) therefore it is best to separate dogs and cats until the tick product is completely dry. Frontline Plus will be available for those who wish to use it.

All of our heartworm and tick products are priced very competitively. We have rebates available for all of them if you purchase in 6 or 12 dose quantities. Please call us for pricing.