What happens if you give a dog too much ProHeart?
In field studies, the following adverse reactions were observed in dogs treated with ProHeart 6: anaphylaxis, vomiting, diarrhea (with and without blood), listlessness, weight loss, seizures, injection site pruritus, and elevated body temperature.
How long is ProHeart 6 good for?
ProHeart 6 is given by injection by your veterinarian. One injection of ProHeart 6 protects your dog from heartworm disease for 6 complete months.
Can you give ProHeart 6 to a heartworm positive dog?
ProHeart 6 is not effective against adult D. immitis. Caution should be used when administering ProHeart 6 to heartworm positive dogs (see ADVERSE REACTIONS).
How early can ProHeart 6 Be Given?
ProHeart 6 can be used in healthy dogs 6 months of age and older. Talk with your veterinarian about ProHeart 6 for your dog.
Which is worse for dogs ProHeart 6 or ProHeart 12?
Zoetis knows moxidectin can be harmful to dogs. The product label for ProHeart 12 cites an alarmingly long list of adverse events of ProHeart 6. (And, in case you missed it … there’s 3 times as much moxidectin in ProHeart 12 as Proheart 6 … so side effects are likely to be greater .)
How often should I give my Dog a ProHeart 6 shot?
On average, the price of a ProHeart 6 shot is about the same as 6 months’ worth of a monthly heartworm disease preventative—with the added bonus of your dog needing it just twice a year instead of every month. 3 Cost may vary depending on how much your dog weighs. Ask your veterinarian for details. Is ProHeart 6 right for my dog?
How much does a ProHeart 6 shot cost?
On average, the price of a ProHeart 6 shot is about the same as 6 months’ worth of a monthly heartworm disease preventative—with the added bonus of your dog needing it just twice a year instead of every month. 3 Cost may vary depending on how much your dog weighs. Ask your veterinarian for details.
Do you have to be a vet to use ProHeart?
People should avoid inhalation, contact with eyes, or accidental self-injection. Certification is required before veterinarians and staff administer these products. See full Prescribing Information for ProHeart 6 and ProHeart 12.
Zoetis knows moxidectin can be harmful to dogs. The product label for ProHeart 12 cites an alarmingly long list of adverse events of ProHeart 6. (And, in case you missed it … there’s 3 times as much moxidectin in ProHeart 12 as Proheart 6 … so side effects are likely to be greater .)
On average, the price of a ProHeart 6 shot is about the same as 6 months’ worth of a monthly heartworm disease preventative—with the added bonus of your dog needing it just twice a year instead of every month. 3 Cost may vary depending on how much your dog weighs. Ask your veterinarian for details. Is ProHeart 6 right for my dog?
On average, the price of a ProHeart 6 shot is about the same as 6 months’ worth of a monthly heartworm disease preventative—with the added bonus of your dog needing it just twice a year instead of every month. 3 Cost may vary depending on how much your dog weighs. Ask your veterinarian for details.
People should avoid inhalation, contact with eyes, or accidental self-injection. Certification is required before veterinarians and staff administer these products. See full Prescribing Information for ProHeart 6 and ProHeart 12.
Adverse events observed in the U.S. field study for ProHeart 12 included vomiting, diarrhea, decreased appetite (anorexia) and seizures and occurred in a similar rate to those dogs that were in the control group.
Can ProHeart 12 be given a month early?
ProHeart 12 prevents the development of heartworm disease caused by D. immitis for 12 months. For dogs not previously on heartworm preventive or having lapsed beyond 12 months of a prior ProHeart 12 dose, the product should be given within 1 month of exposure to mosquitoes.
Why is my dog in pain after heartworm treatment?
These injections can cause pain and soreness to spread throughout the lower back causing temporary difficulty getting up because of the muscle soreness. Some dogs experience nausea and are lethargic. These symptoms will usually ease over a couple of days.
