Heartworm Disease
 

Did you know that only 33% of dogs and 7% of cats that undergo annual veterinary exams receive heartworm prevention?¹ Pets not receiving heartworm prevention are also unprotected from other harmful parasites, some of which are zoonotic. We’ve developed a portfolio of oral and topical medications to protect against heartworms and intestinal parasites at a value that makes protection accessible to every pet.

At Virbac we are on a mission to Protect Every Pet by offering affordable options for Veterinarians and their patients with our portfolio of oral and topical products to. 
 

All dogs should be tested for heartworm disease before starting a preventive protocol.

At the discretion of the veterinarian, cats ≥6 months of age may be tested to determine the presence of existing heartworm infections before beginning a heartworm preventative.

Important Safety Information

IVERHART MAX^® Chew (ivermectin/pyrantel pamoate/praziquantel) is well tolerated. All dogs should be tested for heartworm disease before starting a preventive protocol. Following the use of IVERHART MAX^® Chew, gastrointestinal and neurological side effects have been reported. For full prescribing information, contact Virbac at 1-800-338-3659 or download the product insert.

IVERHART PLUS^® (ivermectin/pyrantel) Flavored Chewables is well tolerated. All dogs should be tested for heartworm disease before starting a preventive protocol. There are rare reports of digestive or neurological side effects following use of IVERHART PLUS. For complete prescribing information, contact Virbac at 1‐800‐338‐3659, or download here.

SENERGY™ (selamectin) is well tolerated. All dogs and cats should be tested for heartworm disease before starting a preventive protocol. Use only on cats 8 weeks and older and on dogs 6 weeks and older. Digestive and skin side effects have been reported. In people, SENERGY may be irritating to the skin and eyes. Wash hands after use. For complete prescribing information, contact Virbac at 1-800-338-3659 or here.

PARASEDGE™ Multi for Dogs (imidacloprid + moxidectin) Topical Solution: Children should not come in contact with the application site for two (2) hours after application. Wash hands after use.  Do not use this product on cats. DO NOT ADMINISTER THIS PRODUCT ORALLY. Do not use on puppies and dogs less than 7 weeks of age or less than 3 lbs. body weight. Ensure that dogs cannot lick the product on themselves or other treated pets. Use with caution on sick, debilitated, or underweight dogs. Safety in breeding, pregnant, or lactating dogs has not been established. For full prescribing information, contact Virbac at 1-800-338-3659 or download here.

PARASEDGE™ Multi for Cats (imidacloprid + moxidectin) Topical Solution: Children should not come in contact with the application site for 30 minutes after application. Wash hands after use.  DO NOT ADMINISTER THIS PRODUCT ORALLY.  Do not use on cats less than 9 weeks of age or less than 2 lbs. body weight. Do not use on sick, debilitated, or underweight cats.  Evaluation in geriatric cats with subclinical conditions, and safety in breeding, pregnant, or lactating cats has not been established.  For full prescribing information, contact Virbac at 1-800-338-3659 or download here.

References:

1. 2019-2020 APPA National Pet Owner Survey. https://www.americanpetproducts.org/pubs_survey.asp.Accessed May 27, 2021.
2. New American Heartworm Society heartworm incidence map reveals upward trend in heartworm cases. American Heartworm Society. April 11, 2023. Accessed May 14, 2024. https://www.heartwormsociety.org/in-the-news/825-new-american-heartworm-society-heartworm-incidence-map-reveals-upward-trend-in-heartworm-cases.
3. Wisnieski L, Faulkner V, Faulkner C. Factors associated with heartworm preventative use in the golden retriever lifetime study. Front. Vet. Sci. 2023;10:1208804. doi:10.3389/fvets.2023.1208804