Monthly By Mouth Heartworm Meds Product Comparisons

Comparisons of oral heartworm medications Sentinel, Interceptor, Heartgard, Iverhart and Triheart

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Oral Heartworm Product Comparisons - Flavor Tab, Pill and Tablet Medications

Oral Heartworm Comparison Charts - Sentinel, Interceptor, Heartgard Plus, Original Heartgard, Iverhart Plus, Iverhart Max, Tri-Heart There are a wide variety of heartworm preventatives available today. Many pet owners prefer topically applied versions but others find these varieties messy and annoying. There are actually several oral heartworm products for these individuals to choose from although active ingredients and targeted parasites will differ. Several are for use in dogs only and should never be given to cats. We've put together a helpful comparison of products to help you and your veterinarian decide which one is best for your pet's very specific needs.

Sentinel Flea and Heartworm Monthly Tablet for Dogs Only: Buy Sentinel for Dogs

Sentinel Product Profile

For dogs only, a flea and heartworm combination pet meds product in an easy to administer flavor tab heartworm pill.

Contains Milbemycin Oxime to prevent heartworms, kills flea eggs and larvae only, but does not kill adult fleas.

Interceptor Heartworm Flavor Tablet for Dogs Only: Buy Interceptor for Dog

Interceptor Product Profile

Monthly heartworm control in a tasty, easy to administer flavor tab to be given to dogs only, not to be given to cats.

Comprehensive parasite control designed to help prevent canine heartworm, ascarid and hook worm infections.

Heartgard Plus Flavor Tab for Dogs Only with Pyrantel: Buy Heartgard Plus

Heartgard Product Profile

Monthly heartworm preventative flavor tab for dogs only with two active ingredients - Ivermectin and Pyrantel.

Comprehensive control with an extra ingredient, pyrantel, to help prevent heartworms, roundworms and hookworms.

Original Heartgard Ivermectin Chewable For Dogs And Cats: Buy Heartgard Dog

Buy Heartgard Cat

Profile

Limited ingredient tasty flavor tab with just one parasite control ingredient, ivermectin for heartworms in dogs and cats.

Controls heartworms in dogs and cats and hookworms in cats only. Does not control roundworms or hookworms in dogs.

Original Heartgard For Dogs in Little Pill Form: Buy Heartgard Non-Palatable Pill

Heartgard Products Profiles

An ivermectin only heartgard product in a little pill, an alternative to heartgard plus for dogs with allergies to beef products.

Ivermectin only, to control heartworms in dogs, does not control roundworms and hookworms like the Plus products do.

Iverhart Plus Flavor Tab For Dogs Only: Buy Iverhart Plus for Dogs

Iverhart Products Profiles

A pork liver flavor tab heartworm preventative for dogs only, often chosen as a less expensive alternative to Heartgard Plus

Has two active ingredients, ivermectin and pyrantel pamoate, to control heartworms, roundworms and hookworms in dogs.

Iverhart Max Flavor Tab For Dogs Only: Buy Iverhart Max for Dogs

Iverhart Products Profiles

A flavor tab heartworm preventative for dogs only, and the only one on the market today that controls tapeworms too.

Has the same ingredients as Iverhart Plus, but with an additional active ingredient, praziquantel, to control tapeworms.

Tri-Heart Plus Flavor Tab For Dogs Only: Buy Tri-Heart Plus for Dogs

Tri-Heart Product Profile

A pork liver flavor tab heartworm preventative for dogs only, a good alternative for canines with beef allergies.

Controls heartworms, roundworms and hookworms in dogs, and is another alternative to similar more expensive products.

Product Comparison Charts
An overview of differences and similarities between oral heartworm meds sentinel, interceptor, heartgard, iverhart and tri-heart

	Flea Larvae	Adult Fleas	Tick Control	Heartworm Control	Hookworm Control	Roundworm Control	Whipworm Control	Tapeworm Control
Sentinel Chewable Flavor Tab For Dogs	Yes	No	No	Yes	Some	Yes	Yes	No
Interceptor Chewable Flavor Tab For Dogs	No	No	No	Yes	Some	Yes	Yes	No
Heartgard Plus Tab Chewable For Dogs	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No
Original Heartgard Chewable For Dogs	No	No	No	Yes	No	No	No	No
Original Heartgard Chewable For Cats	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	No	No
Heartgard Tablet Little Pills For Dogs	No	No	No	Yes	No	No	No	No
Iverhart Plus Tab Chewable For Dogs	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No
Iverhart Max Tab Chewable For Dogs	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Tri-Heart Plus Tab Chewable For Dogs	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No

	Active Ingredient Ivermectin	Active Ingredient Pyrantel	Active Ingredient Praziquantel	Active Ingredient Milbemycin Oxime	Active Ingredient Lufenuron
Sentinel Chewable Flavor Tab For Dogs	No	No	No	Yes	Yes
Interceptor Chewable Flavor Tab For Dogs	No	No	No	Yes	No
Heartgard Plus Tab Chewable For Dogs	Yes	Yes	No	No	No
Original Heartgard Chewable For Dogs	Yes	No	No	No	No
Original Heartgard Chewable For Cats	Yes	No	No	No	No
Heartgard Tablet Little Pills For Dogs	Yes	No	No	No	No
Iverhart Plus Tab Chewable For Dogs	Yes	Yes	No	No	No
Iverhart Max Tab Chewable For Dogs	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No
Tri-Heart Plus Tab Chewable For Dogs	Yes	Yes	No	No	No

	Prescription Required	Can Be Given To Cats	Can Be Given To Dogs	Characteristics	Sample Cost Per Month Per Pet
Sentinel Chewable Flavor Tab For Dogs	Yes	No	Yes	Chewable Hard Tablet	$8.65
Interceptor Chewable Flavor Tab For Dogs	Yes	No	Yes	Chewable Hard Tablet	$3.42
Heartgard Plus Tab Chewable For Dogs	Yes	No	Yes	Beef Flavored Chewable Soft Tab	$3.40
Original Heartgard Chewable For Dogs	Yes	No	Yes	Beef Flavored Chewable Soft Tab	$4.96
Original Heartgard Chewable For Cats	Yes	Yes	No	Beef Flavored Chewable Soft Tab	$3.50
Heartgard Tablet Little Pills For Dogs	Yes	No	Yes	Non-Palatable Little Pill	$4.50
Iverhart Plus Tab Chewable For Dogs	Yes	No	Yes	Chewable Pork Liver Flavored Hard Tablet	$2.83
Iverhart Max Tab Chewable For Dogs	Yes	No	Yes	Chewable Pork Liver Flavored Hard Tablet	$3.50
Tri-Heart Plus Tab Chewable For Dogs	Yes	No	Yes	Chewable Pork Liver Flavored Hard Tablet	$3.00

Should You Buy Your Prescription Heartworm Medication Online

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