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Is Revolution right for my senior poodle's heartworm and flea needs?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Poodle | Female | spayed | 10 years and 7 months old | 12 lbs

It is time for me to get heart worm meds and flea control. My senior dog came with some product to take me to August, 2018. I am looking at Revolution for a 12 lb senior poodle. Would this be appropriate for her? She is indoors except for an early morning and after dark walk. Does she need heart worm meds continued at this age?

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Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

Published on July 29th, 2018

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Revolution is excellent. That is actually what I use for my own dogs. Heartworm prevention is indeed needed in all stages and I would highly recommend heartworm prevention which is included in the revolution. However, it is important to make sure that Maggie does not have heartworms before you start it so I recommend that you have her evaluated by your veterinarian for a heartworm test first if she was not on heartworm prevention previously. Good luck and have a great day!

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