Posts Tagged: heartworm preventatives April 12, 2023 by Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota Cautions to Consider with Your Pet’s Preventatives If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested the wrong preventatives or overdosed on their own preventatives, these scenarios are considered “ORANGE” – or urgent cases – on our Fast Track Triage system. We recommend calling ASPCA Animal Poison Control at 888-426-4435 for help determining if your pet consumed a toxic amount and for guidance on what to […] Read More Do I Really Need to Give My Dog Heartworm Medication? Spring is here! And with spring comes heartworm season. Your vet may be encouraging you to get your dog heartworm tested, and you may be ready to start your dog on preventatives. We’ve all heard about heartworms for years and have faithfully used preventatives, but in the northern U.S., you may have yet to meet […] Read More