Heartworm and Parasite Prevention

At Animal Medical Center of Highland Village, we provide the best that veterinary medicine has to offer, and that includes heartworm and parasite prevention.

These preventative medications are a must for pets, especially those that live in the South and they play a crucial role in keeping your pet happy and healthy.

Dog Heartworm Prevention

Heartgard Plus

Heartgard Plus kills any immature heartworms introduced to your dog in the last 30 days, plus it treats and controls roundworms and hookworms. Most dogs love the taste of Heartgard Plus chewable because it’s made with real beef.

ProHeart 6 & 12 Month

An injection that prevents heartworm disease for 6 or 12 months depending on your pet’s needs.

Dog Flea & Tick Prevention Combo

NexGard

NexGard Chewables for Dogs are the first and only soft beef-flavored chew approved to kill both fleas and the following species of ticks for a full month: the American Dog tick, Lone Star tick, Brown Dog tick and Black-legged Deer tick. NexGard is now approved to prevent transmission of the organism that causes Lyme disease as a result of killing infected black-legged ticks.

Simparica

Simparica™ is a flavored, chewable tablet that kills adult fleas, and is indicated for the treatment and prevention of flea infestations, and the treatment and control of tick infestations [Amblyomma americanum (Lone Star tick), Amblyomma maculatum (Gulf Coast tick), Dermacentor variabilis (American dog tick), Ixodes scapularis (black-legged tick), and Rhipicephalus sanguineus (brown dog tick)].

Seresto

Seresto® kills fleas within 24 hours and kills ticks within 48 hours of initial application. Features and benefits: For dogs or cats, Kills fleas, Repels and kills ticks. If a tick is repelled or killed, it cannot attach and transmit the organisms that may cause disease. Non-greasy, odorless, easy-to-use.

Cat Heartworm Prevention

Heartgard

Prevent heartworm disease in your cat or kitten with a Heartgard (ivermectin) chewable. Plus it removes and controls infections of hookworm. As part of an ongoing prevention program, simply give your cat a Heartgard dewormer once a month and use as otherwise directed by your veterinarian.

Cat Heartworm & Flea Prevention Combo

Revolution

A topical medication that protects against fleas, ear mites, and roundworm and hookworm infections, kills adult fleas and prevents flea eggs from hatching; and also prevents heartworm disease.

Cat Flea & Tick Prevention Combo

Seresto Collar

With its innovative delivery system, Seresto® offers a breakthrough in flea and tick protection for dogs or cats for eight months. Seresto® kills fleas within 24 hours and kills ticks within 48 hours of initial application. Features and benefits: For dogs or cats, Kills fleas, Repels and kills ticks. If a tick is repelled or killed, it cannot attach and transmit the organisms that may cause disease. Non-greasy, odorless, easy-to-use.