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Originally Posted by Ellie May  Standard of care is prevention year round and annual testing. Testing annually is done because no product is one hundred percent effective. It is given year round even in places that freeze because not all Bugs necessarily die off. Also, if the drug fails to kill larvae a month after infection, there are a couple more chances in consecutive months if it is given all year.
Because all dogs should get wellness profiles once a year at a minimum, the heart worm test can be done at the same time. |
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Companies are much more likely to pay for treatment if the product is ineffective if it was given year round with annual testing.