Heartgard For Dogs and Cats

Posted by Editor

January 31, 2009

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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 likely have some questions. Here are some answers to guide you as you narrow down your search.

Q: What is Heartgard?

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

Q: How does it work?

A: Invermectin is the main component. It interferes with the parasite’s nerve transmission, paralyzing and killing the young heartworms (larvae).

Q: How frequently should I feed this medication to my cat or dog?

A: 1 time every 30 days.

Note: you would do well to give your pet his Heartgard medicine on the same day, each month. The stickers, included in your purchase, will help you remember.

Q: What if I forget a dose?

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

could be lessened.

( Again, Invermectin kills young heartworms. And missing doses could

allow the heartworms to mature to a point where the medication is not as effective.)

That said, professionals recommend scanning your dog or cat for heartworm infection

six and a helf months after the forgotten dose.

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

A: Collies and other related breeds have shown sensitivity to Invermectin. But, the dose of Invermectin in Heartgard is low. And the creator, Murial, says that the medicine should be safe if used 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 planning to give your pet a seasonal deterant, feed it to him a month after the first mosquito appears.

Q: What about puppies?

A: You can start your puppy on the preventative when he’s at least 6 weeks old.

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

A: Consider looking into Heartgard Plus. along with Invermectin, it employs Pyrantel, which eliminates roundworms and hookworms as well as heartworms.

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

A: Yes. Giving a heartworm preventative to a dog or cat that already is infected heartworms

could cause a severe reaction that may be harmful or even fatal for your animal.

For this reason you will also need to have a veterinarian’s prescription to buy procure 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.

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