Border Terrier flea, tick & heartworm prevention cost

Annual parasite-prevention cost for a Border Terrier in the United States — heartworm, flea & tick, and routine deworming, scaled to the dog's size.

Typical

$110.40

Low end

$55.20

High end

$202.40

For a small breed like the Border Terrier in the United States, per year. That's about 14% less than the average-size dog, because of this breed's size.

How parasite prevention scales with dog size

A Border Terrier is a small breed (highlighted). Bigger dogs need more anaesthetic, medication and time, so the same procedure costs more.

What's included

Flea & tick prevention (annual)$174.80 (48%)
Heartworm prevention (annual)$110.40 (30%)
Routine deworming (annual)$82.80 (22%)

Item	Low	Typical	High
Heartworm prevention (annual)	$55.20	$110.40	$202.40
Flea & tick prevention (annual)	$110.40	$174.80	$294.40
Routine deworming (annual)	$36.80	$82.80	$138

What affects Border Terrier parasite prevention cost

Pushes the price up ↑

•Larger dog (dosed by weight)
•Year-round heartworm + flea/tick
•Brand-name combination products

Brings it down ↓

•Smaller dog
•Seasonal-only flea/tick
•Generic or warehouse pricing

Methodology

Figures are United States baselines scaled by this breed's size class where the cost depends on weight (anesthesia, drug volume, surgical time). They're planning estimates, not quotes — your clinic, city and your dog's specifics move the number. Full detail on the methodology page.

Estimate only

Prices vary widely by region and clinic. Use this as a baseline and confirm with your vet.

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Flea, tick & heartworm prevention cost in other countries

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Other Border Terrier costs in the United States

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