The phrase refers to a tool, likely digital, designed to estimate the cost associated with a 12-month injectable heartworm preventative medication. This tool potentially considers factors like the animal’s weight, location, and the veterinary clinic providing the service. An example would be an online form where pet owners input their dog’s weight and zip code to receive an estimated expense for the annual prophylactic treatment.
Understanding the potential expense for preventative veterinary care allows pet owners to budget effectively and ensure consistent protection for their animals. This cost transparency can lead to increased compliance with recommended heartworm prevention protocols, thereby improving animal health outcomes and potentially reducing the incidence of costly and debilitating heartworm infections. Such tools may have arisen from a need for greater price clarity within the veterinary pharmaceutical market.
