A comparative analysis of heartworm medication use patterns for dogs that also receive ectoparasiticides

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Table 2 The percentage of dogs with annual heartworm medication coverage in months by flea/tick medication treatment category

Months of heartworm coverage	Fluralaner	Four monthly flea/tick products
1.0–1.9	10.3	12.6
2.0–2.9	8.3	10.3
3.0–3.9	4.4	4.9
4.0–4.9	2.1	2.7
5.0–5.9	1.4	1.7
6.0–6.9	24.7^a	20.2^b
7.0–7.9	4.3	3.8
8.0–8.9	3.5	3.3
9.0–9.9	4.2	3.6
10.0–10.9	4.9	4.2
11.0–12.0	31.9^a	32.8^b

Statistical comparison of results at 6 months (χ² = 496, df = 1, P < 0.0001) and 12 months (χ² = 14, df = 1, P = 0.0002). Different superscripts indicate significant differences at P<0.05.

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