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Trumann
Animal Clinic: What's New
About
ProHeart® 6
(moxidectin)
Quick. When was the last time you gave your dog the monthly heartworm
preventative? Or gave it on time?
Can't remember? You're not alone. One in three dog
owners admits to occasionally missing the monthly heartworm dose (1).
Twenty percent eventually stop giving the preventative altogether (2).
This forgetfulness can leave your dog vulnerable to heart damage, organ
failure, and even death.
ProHeart 6 is approved for use in dogs six months of
age and older, including collies with known sensitivity to ivermectin.
In addition to heartworm, ProHeart 6 is also indicated for the treatment
of the canine hookworm, Ancylostoma caninum.
Do
dog owners give heartworm preventatives on time?
Just ask this veterinarian.
New ProHeart 6 is the first heartworm preventative that provides six
months of continuous protection in one dose. Unlike monthly pills, chunks
or spot-ons you administer yourself, ProHeart 6 is an injection given
by your veterinarian. No more wondering when or if you gave the heartworm
preventative. No more worrying about underdosing or overdosing. Just
a quick visit to the veterinarian, and your best friend can be protected
from deadly heartworm disease year 'round.
How
it works
ProHeart 6 contains microspheres that release their
medication slowly over time.
The active ingredient in ProHeart 6 is moxidectin, a parasite control
agent widely used in dogs, horses, cattle and other animals worldwide.
The moxidectin molecules are suspended in naturally absorbable microspheres.
Moxidectin is released from the microspheres at a rate sufficient to
prevent canine heartworm infection over an extended period of time.
This advanced microsphere technology results in heartworm protection
that lasts a full six months.
Proven
safe and effective
ProHeart 6 has been extensively tested in target animal
safety studies in a wide variety of dogs six months of age and older.
ProHeart 6 is approved for use in dogs six months of age and older,
including collies with known sensitivity to ivermectin and pregnant
and nursing females.
What
dog owners should know about ProHeart 6
ProHeart 6 is generally well tolerated. Use with caution
in sick, debilitated or underweight animals. A small percentage of dogs
showed mild, transient swelling or itching at the injection site. While
rare, digestive neurological or hypersensitivity reactions may occur.
See the Package
Insert, or call your veterinarian for more information.
To obtain additional information, including a copy
of the product labeling, see your veterinarian or
call 1-800-477-1365
* Proprietary market research, Fort Dodge Animal Health.
(1) Fort Dodge Animal Health proprietary market research, 2000
(2) Based on a nationwide survey of over 2,500 dog owners, 2000
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