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

Ivermectin

Milbemycin Oxime

Milbemycin Oxime

Moxidectin

Other Ingredients for Control of Other Parasites

Pyrantel
Pamoate

None

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

oral

oral

oral

topical

Youngest Age to Start Using

6 weeks

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

yes

yes

yes

no

Waterproof?

yes

yes

yes

yes

no

 

 

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