Monthly Heartgard

VetCentric introduces CpakHWPLUS, a single dose of Merial Heartgard Plus mailed monthly to clients on behalf of their prescribing veterinarians. Dubbed compliance in a box, CpakHWPLUS can help pet owners comply with a veterinarians heartworm prevention recommendations simply by checking the mail.According to a June 2001 Gallup survey, on average pet owners only give their pets 5.4 of the 12 doses prescribed per year. CpakHWPLUS solves this compliance problem by taking the guesswork out of remembering to give dogs their monthly heartworm preventatives, VetCentric says.CpakHWPLUS brilliantly solves the problem of poor compliance with heartworm prevention by making it easier and more convenient for clients to comply, says Dr. Elizabeth DeLomba, VetCentric staff veterinarian. The heartworm preventive arrives every month, on schedule, directly in the clients mailbox. The benefit of CpakHWPLUS is that its an automatic reminder service that improves patient health.CpakHWPLUS is offered exclusively through VetCentric, the only pharmacy that provides this simple, convenient program, which reminds clients to keep their dogs protected against heartworm, the company says.