How to Change Heartworm Pills

There are many reasons that a pet owner may want to change the brand of heartworm medication their pet is on. Many of the major, highly prescribed brands are very similar. However there can be huge differences in price. Heartworm medication is a prescription medication. It cannot be purchased at a veterinary clinic nor online without a prescription from your veterinary.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Appointment With Your Veterinarian
• Current Heartworm Preventative Prescription
• List of Concerns
• Price List

How to Change Heartworm Pills

1. Contact your veterinarian for an appointment to discuss your pet's heartworm prescription.

2. Create a list of things to discuss with your veterinarian. Include reasons why you'd like to switch, brands you're interested in trying, if there are any in particular, as well as reasons you want to switch to those brands.

3. Find the lowest prices online for the heartworm preventative brands you may switch to.

4. Print out copies of online pricing. Many veterinarians--whether they advertise so or not--will price match with online pet medication sites so that they can retain your business and also to ensure that your pet is getting quality medications.

5. Bring the list, copies of online prices, and your pet's current heartworm preventative prescription with you. Your pet's record will have their prescription in it, but bring it with you anyway. It will save time and ensure that both you and your vet know exactly which medication your pet is on.

6. Discuss options with your vet. He or she can help you decide the best heartworm preventative option for your pet.

Tips & Warnings

• Carefully follow the instructions given to you by your veterinarian. Switching any medication is a sensitive process for your pet.

Resources

• Dr. Marty Smith about Heartworm Prevention