Category: Canine Health
ProHeart 12: One Injection, Year-Round Heartworm Protection β Is It Right for Your Dog?
March 13, 2025
Hey fellow dog lovers! We all know how important it is to protect our furry friends from heartworm disease, but keeping up with monthly heartworm shots can be a real challenge. That’s where ProHeart 12 comes inβa single injection that offers a whole year of protection! But is it the right choice for your dog? Let’s dive in. What is ProHeart 12 and How Does it Work? Imagine saying goodbye to those monthly pills or topical treatments! ProHeart 12 is an injectable heartworm preventative administered by your vet. It contains moxidectin, a powerful ingredient that’s slowly released into your dog’s system over 12 months. This continuous release means consistent protection against heartworm disease, caused by those nasty parasites transmitted by mosquitoes. The Perks: Why Pet Owners Love ProHeart 12 Note: Proheart 12 does not protect against fleas and ticks, so a monthly preventative for these parasites is still appropriate, but a missed dose of heartworm preventative can be fatal. Proheart 12 eliminates this risk. The Safety Stuff: What You Need to Know Like any medication, ProHeart 12 has important safety considerations: Questions to Ask Your Vet: Our Takeaway: ProHeart 12 offers a fantastic option for pet owners seeking convenient, year-round heartworm protection. However, it’s crucial to have an open conversation with your veterinarian. […]
Learn MoreDeciding when it’s time-the quality of life discussion
July 2, 2019
One of the worst part of owning pets is that they don’t live as long as we do, so at some point it will be time to say goodbye. However, we do have the ability to end a pet’s life with dignity and to relieve suffering. But many people aren’t sure when it’s time. We here at Heritage Animal Hospital have recently had to make these decisions for both our clinic dog and cat, so we understand what you’re going through. First of all, if you are unsure, you can always make an appointment or call us to discuss. As veterinarians, we are trained to look for signs of suffering, pain, and diminishing quality of life in our pets, so we are often a more objective source to help make the decision. Second of all, if you feel it is time for whatever reason, we will not second guess or judge you for this. You know your pet the best. Things we often recommend looking at include is the pet eating/drinking, is the pet able to move on it’s own, and is the pet still interacting with you. Does it enjoy the things it used to? (Note-a 15 year old dog is the equivalent of a 90 year old person, so it may […]
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