Heartgard For Dogs and Cats

Buying a heartworm preclusive is one of the loving things you can do for your dog’s

health. But…if you’re like many pet owners, you probably have some inquiries. Here are some answers to guide you as you narrow down your research.

Q: What is Heartgard?

A: Heartgard is a veterinary prescription made for the prevention of heartworm disease in dogs and cats.

Q: How does it work?

A: Invermectin is the main ingredient used. Invermectin comes in contact with the parasite’s nerveous

system, and then paralyses and kills the young heartworms (larvae).

Q: How often should I feed this medicine to my pet?

A: Once a month.

Note: you should try to feed your pet her Heartgard medicine on the same day, every month. The heart

stickers, that come with the package, will help remind you.

Q: What if I miss a dose?

A: If the time between doses is more than thirty days, The prodct’s effectiveness

could be reduced.

( Again, Invermectin destroys immature heartworms. And missing doses might

enable the heartworms to mature to a point where the medicine is less effective.)

For that reason, professionals advise testing your dog or cat for heartworms

six and a helf months after the missed dosage.

Q: What about fussy breeds like Collies, is this dewormer safe for them?

A: Collies and other related breeds have shown sensitivity to Invermectin. However, the amount of Invermectin in Heartgard is

minimal. And the manufacturer, Murial, says that the does should be safe if given as

directed.

Q: How soon should I start my pet on Heartgard?

A: Heartgard anhiliates larvae your dog or cat was subjected to within the last 30 days. So, if

you are going to give your pet a seasonal preventative, feed it to him a month after the first mosquito shows up.

Q: What about puppies?

A: You can begin your puppy on the preventative when he’s a minimum 6 weeks old.

Q: What if I want to protect my pet against other parasites like intestinal worms?

A: Consider looking into Heartgard Plus. In addition to Invermectin, it uses Pyrantel, which

anhilalates hookworms and roundworms in addition to heartworms.

Q: dog or cat need to be examined prior to feeding him Heartgard?

A: Yes. Administering a heartworm preventative to a pet that already is infected heartworms may cause a severe reaction that might be hazardous or even fatal to your pet.

For this reason you will also have to have a veterinarian’s prescription to purchase Heartgard.

You may also consider using a generic Heartgard.

This posting is based on information freely available in the popular press and medical journals that deal with [medical subject]. Nothing herein is intended to be or

should be construed to be any sort of medical advice. For medical advice the reader should consult with his or her physician or other m edical specialist.