Preventing fleas, ticks, and heartworms is crucial for your pet's health. However, these preventatives can be expensive. At PAWS Atlanta, we want to ensure that everyone can afford to take care of their pets, which is why we offer these preventatives at a discounted rate. See prices and options below. Purchases may be made at the front desk of our shelter anytime during business hours.
Heartworm Disease Prevention for Dogs
Did you know that heartworm disease is transmitted by mosquitos? TriHeart Plus is a small tablet that is administered monthly to prevent heartworm disease as well as roundworms and hookworms. Doses may be purchased at the shelter according to your dog's weight.
Please note: TO PURCHASE HEARTWORM PREVENTATIVES, YOU MUST HAVE A NEGATIVE HEARTWORM TEST DONE BY PAWS ATLANTA VETERINARY STAFF WITHIN THE LAST YEAR. No exceptions.
TriHeart Plus (single doses or six-packs, priced by weight)
TriHeart Plus 0-25lbs - $6.99 single dose, $28.99 6-dose pack
TriHeart Plus 26-50lbs - $8.99 single dose, $38.99 6-dose pack
TriHeart Plus 51-100lbs - $9.99 single dose, $50.99 6-dose pack
Flea/Tick Prevention
Fleas and ticks are a huge pain for both you and your pet. PAWS Atlanta offers Vectra flea/tick prevention at a discount for both dogs and cats to stop those itchy bites. Even if your pet is indoor-only, flea and tick prevention is a good idea. Vectra 3D is a topical option priced according to your pet's weight and is applied monthly to your pet's back, beneath the fur. Seresto is a flea and tick prevention collar that goes around the neck and protects your pet for up to eight months. These preventatives offer the peace of mind knowing that your pet and home are protected from adult fleas, ticks, mosquitoes, lice and mites.
Vectra 3D for Dogs (single doses or six-packs, priced by weight)
5-10lbs - $16.99 single dose, $89.99 6-dose pack
11-20lbs - $16.99 single dose, $89.99 6-dose pack
21-55lbs - $21.99 single dose, $96.99 6-dose pack
56-95lbs - $21.99 single dose, $96.99 6-dose pack
>95lbs - $21.99 single dose, $96.99 6-dose pack
Vectra 3D for Cats (single doses or six-packs, priced by weight)
2-9lbs - $16.99 single dose, $76.99 6-dose pack
>9lbs - $16.99 single dose, $76.99 6-dose pack
Seresto Collars (8-month protection)
Dog Seresto Collar - $59.99
Cat Seresto Collar - $59.99
Are You Over 65?
If you are 65 or older, you will receive a 15% discount on all medications for your pet adopted from PAWS Atlanta. Photo ID is required.