Unfortunately, heartworms, fleas, and ticks can be a year-round problem in Florida. Since there is often not a ‘hard freeze’ each winter, these pests can proliferate year after year. Because of this, we recommend year-round heartworm, flea, and tick prevention.
We recommend the following preventative medications:
Iverhart Max
(Ivermectin/pyrantel pamoate/ praziquantel)
Kills heartworm larvae, roundworms, and hookworms.
Controls tapeworms
Proheart 6
(Moxidectin)
Protects against heartworm disease and some intestinal parasites.
Bravecto
(Fluralaner)
Protects against 4 species of tick and kills fleas within 12 hours.
Revolution
(Selamectin)
Prevents heartworm disease, kills adult fleas and prevents flea eggs from hatching.
Treats and controls ear mites, sarcoptic mange and one species of tick.
Canine Heartworm, Flea and Tick Preventatives
Iverhart Product Information
Compound: Ivermectin/ pyrantel pamoate/ praziquantel
Age Given: 8 weeks or older
Weight restrictions: At least 6 lbs
Treats: Kills heartworm larvae, roundworms and hookworms. Also controls tapeworms.
Give how often: 1 chew every month
Proheart 6 Product Information
Compound: Moxidectin
Age Given: 6 months or older
Weight restrictions: Dose given by weight
Treats: Protects against heartworm disease and some intestinal parasites.
Give how often: Injection every 6 months
Bravecto Product Information
Compound: Fluralaner
Age Given: 6 months or older
Weight restrictions: At least 4.4 lb
Treats: Kills fleas and 4 species of tick
Give how often: Chewable given every 3 months
Bravecto Product Information
Compound: Fluralaner
Age Given: 8 weeks or older
Weight restrictions: At least 4.4 lb
Treats: Kills fleas and 4 species of tick
Give how often: Chewable given once a month
Revolution Product Information
Compound: Selamectin
Age Given: 6 weeks or older
Weight restrictions:At least 2.8 lbs
Treats: Prevents heartworm disease, kills adult fleas and prevents flea eggs from hatching. Treats and controls ear mites and sarcoptic mange and controls one species of tick.
Give how often: Topical applied every month