Heartworm Prevention Comparison
Confused about Heartworm prevention options? This chart compares current heartworm preventive products side by side to assist you in determining which is right for your situation.
Heartworm Prevention Products that we carry
Iverhart Plus
Heartgard for Cats
Interceptor
Sentinel
Advantage Multi
Heartworm Preventing Ingredient
Ivermectin
Milbemycin Oxime
Moxidectin
Other Ingredients for Control of Other Parasites
Pyrantel Pamoate
None
Lufenuron
Imidocloprid
Other Parasites Controlled
Hookworms, Roundworms
Hookworms
Hookworms, Roundworms, Whipworms
Hookworms, Roundworms, Whipworms, sterilizes Fleas
For dogs: Fleas, Hookworms, Roundworms, Whipworms For Cats: Fleas, Ear Mites, Hookworms, Roundworms
Mode of Application
oral
topical
Youngest Age to Start Using
6 weeks
4 weeks for puppies 6 weeks for kittens
4 weeks
7 weeks for puppies 9 weeks for kittens
Approved for Pregnancy and Lactation?
yes
no
Waterproof?