Lindsay A. Starkey, DVM, PhD, DACVM, tackles what has become a plethora of drugs available to prevent heartworm. She reviews the macrocyclic lactone-based drugs the Food and Drug Administration approved for prevention of heartworm disease and Environmental Protection Agency approved mosquito repellents.
Source: Clinician’s Brief, October 2022. Link.
INSIGHTS: We recently learned some veterinarians working in corporate groups that use formularies or promote preferred products may not get exposed to the range of products used for heartworm prevention as frequently as independent practices. Knowing the range of options is important when responding to pet owner questions about product X or product Y as seen on TV or in online ads.