PROHEART 6 MANUFACTURER NEWS RELEASE
On June 5, 2008, Fort Dodge Animal Health announced the reintroduction of ProHeart 6 injectable heartworm preventative following approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). 

ProHeart 6 is the only option for heartworm prevention in the United States that helps ensure dogs are continuously protected against this potentially fatal disease for six months following a single dose.

PROHEART 6 HAS ARRIVED

Maple Veterinary Hospital has ProHeart 6 available for our patients.  With the reintroduction of ProHeart 6 there are several precautionary actions our veterinarians are required to take to protect our patients from adverse reactions. 

• ProHeart 6 is to be used in dogs aged 6 months to 7 years.

• Older dogs who were started on ProHeart 6 at a young age may be maintained on ProHeart 6 throughout their senior years, they just cannot be started on ProHeart 6 if they are over 7 years of age.

• ProHeart 6 is not to be used within 30 days of vaccination.

• Prior to the initial administration of ProHeart 6 each patient needs:

  • A negative heartworm test.

  • A wellness blood test to evaluate base line liver functions, RBC and platelet counts.

• Dogs with pre-existing allergic diseases such as food allergy, atopy, and flea allergy dermatitis should not use ProHeart 6.

• Dogs that are sick, debiliatated, underweight or have a history of weight loss should not use ProHeart 6 until their medical conditions are improved.

Never forget to give your pet's heartworm preventative again!!!

Contact our office at 248-585-2622 for more information and to schedule your pet for an appointment.