Parasites are yucky and harmful creatures that cause a huge ruckus among you and your four-legged friends. They are not only annoying and irritating, but chances are, they can be very fatal if left untreated. One such disease known as heartworm is very fatal. And worse, there’s currently no cure for heartworm infection. But the good news is, there are numerous heartworm preventatives that help in preventing such a disease from harming your pet. In this particular blog, we will be looking at the top-selling heartworm preventatives for cats only.
Heartworm Preventatives for Cats
The pet market is filled with heartworm preventatives, but we will be looking at the top-selling and most effective heartwormers for cats and kittens.
Advantage Multi (Advocate)
As the name suggests, Advantage Multi helps your pet stay at an advantage against multiple parasites. One of them is, of course, heartworms. It prevents cats from succumbing to heartworm for about one month. Apart from being excellent heartworm preventative, Advantage Multi (Advocate) is also handy against fleas, gastrointestinal worms, biting lice, sarcoptic mange, and ear mites.
Active Ingredients: Imidacloprid and Moxidectin
Manufacturer: Bayer
Safety: Suitable for cats and kitten above 9 weeks of age.
Broadline Spot-On
Regarded as a broad-spectrum spot-on treatment, Broadline Spot-On is a powerful solution that works very well against various parasites, including heartworm. It prevents heartworm disease in cats for one month and at the same time, is used to treat fleas, ticks, and intestinal worms as well.
Active Ingredients: Fipronil, (S)-methoprene, Eprinomectin, and Praziquantel
Manufacturer: Merial/Boehringer Ingelheim
Safety: Safe to use on kittens and cats over 8 weeks old.
Milbemax
The only non-spot-on heartwormer on the list, Milbemax, is a potent and well-renowned multi-parasitic treatment for cats. It comes in a tablet form and is administered orally. These tablets are known to prevent heartworm in felines. Moreover, Milbemax can also be used to treat and control intestinal worms such as roundworms, hookworms, and tapeworms.
Active Ingredients: Milbemycin oxime and Praziquantel
Manufacturer: Novartis/Elanco
Safety: Safe to be given to kittens and cats above 6 weeks old.
Revolution Plus
The all-new 6-in-1 Revolution Plus for cats is an advanced and high in-demand product. Not only does this monthly solution prevent heartworm in cats, but it also manages to be highly effective against five other parasites, including fleas, ticks, chewing lice, ear mites, and intestinal worms (roundworms and hookworms).
Active Ingredients: Selamectin and Sarolaner
Manufacturer: Zoetis
Safety: Suitable for cats and kittens that are over 8 weeks old.
Stronghold Plus
The carbon copy of the above-mentioned product, Stronghold Plus is also great at preventing heartworm disease in cats for a month. And like Revolution Plus, it also treats and controls fleas, ticks, chewing lice, ear mites, and intestinal worms (roundworms and hookworms).
Active Ingredients: Selamectin and Sarolaner
Manufacturer: Zoetis
Safety: Safe to administer on cats and kittens over the age of 8 weeks.
Like we have said earlier, there are many more such products that are equally effective heartwormers for cats, but the products mentioned are the top-selling ones. Moreover, before you select any product, make sure you consult your local vet. Stay safe, and like always, keep your feline pals safe too!