Flea & Tick
Which 2 canine flea & tick preventatives require a dog to be at least 6 months of age?
Simparica & Bravecto
Combination preventatives are preventions that cover both _________ and _________
Heartworm and fleas
What does both Tri-Heart Plus and Heartgard Plus cover?
Heartworm, roundworm, hookworm
What is the name of the injectable heartworm prevention we offer?
ProHeart 6
How often does a pet need to be seen by our company to receive a prescription preventative?
At least every 12 months
Topical and Oral Chewable
What canine combination preventatives do we offer both in clinic and for mail order?
Revolution, Sentinel, Trifexis, Sentinel Specturm*, Advantage Multi*
Most heartworm preventatives will also cover what?
A number of intestinal parasites
What is the name of the injectable dewormer we offer and what does it deworm for?
Praziquantel/Droncit
Tapeworms
How long after a heartworm test does a pet parent have to fill their heartworm prescription?
30 days
What is the difference between Bravecto Plus and plain Bravecto for cats?
Bravecto Plus also does heartworm, roundworm, and hookworm. And is given every other month
It is important to note what to pet owners receiving combination preventatives?
There are currently very few preventions that cover absolutely everything, it is important to note which organisms are not being covered by the prevention offered
Which heartworm prevention offers the most intestinal parasite coverage in clinic?
Interceptor Plus
What in its name indicates both the minimum age and the duration of the injection for heartworm prevention?
The number
ProHeart 6 = 6 months of age + 6 months of coverage
True or False: We can take written prescriptions from other veterinarians to fill preventative products for new clients
False. Pet must be seen by us and heartworm results verified if it is a heartworm preventative
How does a topical flea prevention kill fleas vs an oral flea prevention?
Topical-kills on contact
Oral-kills after flea takes blood meal
What is the caveat regarding flea prevention with combination products?
They will only cover one or two stages of the flea life cycle, not always being adult fleas
Which topical heartworm preventions are available for both dogs and cats?
Dogs: Revolution
Cats: Revolution Plus, Bravecto Plus
What emergency drug can also be used to pre-treat a pet with a history of mild allergic reactions?
Diphenhydramine or Benadryl
A new pet parent is bringing in their cat to pick up prescription flea preventative. After explaining that we would need to charge for a physical exam to get the prescription, the owner adamantly declines the physical. What can we do?
Sell Frontline Gold
Active ingredients for all oral flea and tick preventatives end in what?
-laner
Trifexis and Sentinel both share what active ingredient in common?
How do heartworm preventatives work each time a dose is given?
Act as a dewormer killing immature organisms that resulted in the past 30 days
How long is ProHeart good for after it has been mixed?
8 weeks
A pet parent comes into the center to refill their heartworm prevention, according to our system the pet took the last dose about 3 months ago. Can we refill this prescription?
No. The pet will need a repeat heartworm test to ensure it is still negative due to the lapse in prevention. Only exception is at vets discretion.