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There are mutliple products available to prevent heartworms in dogs and cats. Some of these are ingested while others are topical products. You should discuss which product is appropriate for your pet with your veterinarian.

Besides using heartworm preventative drugs, you can take the same steps to minimize mosquitos in your environment that are recommended to help stop the spread of West Nile Virus:

Get rid of any standing water

If you can't get rid of standing water, then use a product that prevents mosquito larva from surviving in the water such as mosquito dunks.

If necessary, use sprays that help to kill mosquitos in the environment.

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