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Originally Posted by Marhcarter  I have given Huey heartworm meds since we got him. We live Iin Ga where mosquitoes are plentiful. Our vet also recommends annual testing even if he hasnt missed a dose, but I do have the option to decline the test if I know I havent missed a dose. We use Trifexis, which is a combination of Sentinal heartworm med plus comfortis flea med. He hasn't has any problems with this at all. |
Another reason they give the test is that they can still get heartworms even if they are on the pill. If the test would show positive for heartworm, treatment would be necessary.