Test First, Prescribe Second. Every Time.
Test First, Prescribe Second. Every Time.
Heartworm prevention in Central Frisco requires a negative test before any preventive is dispensed. The American Heartworm Society is explicit on this: giving a preventive to a dog that already has adult heartworms can trigger a serious reaction. Central Frisco's climate, with mosquito populations active from spring through late fall and into winter in mild years, puts dogs at real risk. The Collin County area sees consistent heartworm cases. A once-a-year test before renewal is standard practice at Petfolk Frisco.
Monthly oral preventives are the most common approach for Central Frisco dogs, though the injectable 12-month option exists for pets with owners who find monthly compliance difficult. Cats are at lower risk but are not immune, and the preventive options for cats differ from those used in dogs. We do not skip the conversation because prevention is simpler than treatment. Treatment for heartworm disease is expensive, physically demanding on the patient, and requires strict exercise restriction.
Book at Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care — Frisco, 4453 Main Street, Suite 310, Frisco, TX 75034. Call (469) 436-6177.
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Heartworm Prevention