Heartworm Disease

Heartworm Disease, of both cats and dogs, is caused by an infection with the nematode parasite, Dirofilaria immitis. No effective vaccine exists against the disease but several highly effective prophylactic drugs are available. 

Cherokee Animal Clinic carries the following CANINE heartworm preventatives: 

Proheart 6 ™- a six month injectable preventative 

Heartgard Plus™- a once a month chewable that prevents heartworm disease and controls roundworms and hookworms. 

Sentinel™- a once a month flavored tablet that prevents heartworm disease and controls flea populations, hookworms, roundworms and whipworms. 

Trifexis ™- a once a month tablet that prevents heartworm disease, kills fleas and prevents infestations, and controls hookworms, roundworms and whipworms. 

Cherokee Cat Clinic carries the following FELINE heartworm preventatives: 

Revolution ™- a once a month topical for protection against fleas and heartworm disease and the control of hookworms, roundworms and ear mites. 

Sentinel ™-a once a month flavored tablet that prevents heartworm disease and controls flea populations, hookworms, roundworms and whipworms. 

Talk to our staff about which prevention is best for your pet and his/her lifestyle. 

All products are effective and guaranteed by their manufacturer after a negative heartworm test.