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THE SHOCKING DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE COST OF PREVENTING PARASITES AND TREATING THEM.
Heartworm/Flea Prevention
DOG #1: 10 pound Dachshund:
| Heartgard up to 25# | 12 DOSES | $79.54 | |
| Frontline up to 22# | 6 + 2 free | $127.54 | |
| Discount | -$25.00 | ||
| Rebate | -$12.00 | ||
| +/- Heartworm Test | $47.51 | ||
| Total cost |
$184.58 |
$269.09 |
|
| Trifexis 10.1–20# | 12 doses | $224.84 | |
| Rebate | -$25.00 | ||
| +/- Heartworm test | $47.51 | ||
| Total Cost |
|
$215.58 |
$288.09 |
Heartworm Treatment
| Initial examination | $49.76 | ||
| Pretreatment Laboratory | $115.74 | ||
| Pretreatment Radiographs | $178.29 | ||
| Pretreatment Medications | $29.39 | ||
| Immiticide Treatment | $107.39 | ||
| Post Heartworm test | $47.51 | ||
| Hospitalization 3 days | $128.97 | ||
| +/- Pretreatment ECG | $173.43 | ||
| Total cost |
$659.11 |
$832.54 |
Intestinal Parasite Treatment
| Intestinal Parasite Screen | $31.52 | ||
| Panacur 1 gram (Rounds, Whips, Hooks) | 2 treatments | $22.48 | |
| Cestex ( Tapeworms) | $36.92 | ||
| Post Parasite Screen | $31.52 | ||
| Mycodex Premise Spray | fleas present | $36.92 | |
| Total Cost |
|
$143.70 |
DOG #2: 50# Golden:
| Heartgard 26-50# | 12 DOSES | $102.58 | |
| Frontline 45-88# | 6 + 2 free | $127.54 | |
| Discount | -$25.00 | ||
| Rebate | -$12.00 | ||
| +/- Heartworm Test | $47.51 | ||
| Total cost |
$206.27 |
$290.78 |
|
| Trifexis 40.1-60# | 12 doses | $237.08 | |
| Rebate | -$25.00 | ||
| +/- Heartworm test | $47.51 | ||
| Total Cost |
$228.68 |
$301.19 |
Heartworm Treatment
| Initial examination | $49.76 | ||
| Pretreatment Laboratory | $115.74 | ||
| Pretreatment Radiographs | $178.29 | ||
| Pretreatment Medications | $38.77 | ||
| Immiticide Treatment | $658.07 | ||
| Post Heartworm test | $47.51 | ||
| Hospitalization 3 days | $128.97 | ||
| +/- Pretreatment ECG | $173.43 | ||
| Total cost |
|
$1,219.83 |
$1,393.26 |
Intestinal Parasite Treatment
| Intestinal Parasite Screen | $31.52 | ||
| Panacur 1 gram (Rounds, Whips, Hooks) | 2 treatments | $22.48 | |
| Panacur 4 gram (Rounds, Whips, Hooks) | 2 treatments | $47.82 | |
| Cestex ( Tapeworms) | $36.92 | ||
| Post Parasite Screen | $31.52 | ||
| Mycodex Premise Spray | fleas present | $36.92 | |
| Total Cost |
|
$233.24 |
DOG #3: 90# Great Pyrenees:
| Heartgard 50-100# | 12 DOSES | $123.10 | |
| Frontline 45-88# | 6 + 2 free | $127.54 | |
| Discount | -$25.00 | ||
| Rebate | -$12.00 | ||
| +/- Heartworm Test | $47.51 | ||
| Total cost |
|
$231.19 |
$315.70 |
| Trifexis 60.1-120# | 12 doses | $245.36 | |
| Rebate | -$25.00 | ||
| +/- Heartworm test | $47.51 | ||
| Total Cost |
|
$237.54 |
$310.05 |
Heartworm Treatment
| Initial examination | $49.76 | ||
| Pretreatment Laboratory | $115.74 | ||
| Pretreatment Radiographs | $178.29 | ||
| Pretreatment Medications | $58.75 | ||
| Immiticide Treatment | $1,116.97 | ||
| Post Heartworm test | $47.51 | ||
| Hospitalization 3 days | $128.97 | ||
| +/- Pretreatment ECG | $173.43 | ||
| Total cost |
$1,700.10 |
$1,873.53 |
Intestinal Parasite Treatment
| Intestinal Parasite Screen | $31.52 | ||
| Panacur 1 gram (Rounds, Whips, Hooks) | 2 treatments | $63.04 | |
| Panacur 4 gram (Rounds, Whips, Hooks) | 2 treatments | $90.64 | |
| Cestex ( Tapeworms) | $36.92 | ||
| Post Parasite Screen | $31.52 | ||
| Mycodex Premise Spray | fleas present | $36.92 | |
| Total Cost |
$313.16 |
Summary
|
|
Prevention |
Treat Heartworm |
Treat Intestinal Worms |
10# Dog |
$215.58-$288.09 |
$659.11-$832.54 |
$143.70 |
50# Dog |
$206.27-$290.78 |
$1219.83-1393.26 |
$233,24 |
90# Dog |
$231.19-$315.70 |
$1700.10-$1873.53 |
$313.16 |
The real question is why would you not
prevent???????