07/28/2024
Did you know? The FDA approved ProHeart 12 for heartworm prevention despite the manufacturer listing death as an adverse event.
Here are some other adverse reactions listed on the label:
- Anaphylaxis
- Collapse
- Weight loss, weakness
- Vomiting, diarrhea
- Seizure
- Anemia.. and more.
But here’s what’s shocking: ProHeart 12 is nearly identical to ProHeart 6, but with 3 times the concentration of moxidectin, its active ingredient. ProHeart 6 was withdrawn after 5,500 adverse reactions, including over 600 deaths.
Even more concerning, ProHeart 12, like other heartworm drugs, doesn’t prevent heartworm disease—it only works if your dog already has it! The drug doesn’t kill the adult worms; it just stops them from releasing microfilariae.
What’s worse, if your dog has an adverse reaction, since ProHeart 12 is an injection, the drug remains in your dog for 12 months or longer—you can't simply stop using it.
Learn more about the risks and read the label for moxidectin here:https://www.zoetisus.com/content/_assets/docs/Petcare/proheart/Proheart-12-PI.pdf
Protect your dogs wisely. Share to spread awareness! 🐾