Heartgard For Dogs and Cats

Buying a heartworm preventative is one of the wisest things you can do for your pet’s

wellbeing. However…if you are like many pet owners, you likely have some questions.

Below 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 cats and dogs.

Q: How does it work?

A: Invermectin is the main component. It interferes with the parasite’s nerveous

system, paralyzing and killing the young heartworms (larvae).

Q: How frequently should I administer this medicine to my pet?

A: 1 time a month.

Note: you should try to feed your dog or cat his Heartgard medicine on the same day, every month. The heart

stickers, included in the package, will help you remember.

Q: What if I forget a dose?

A: If the amount of time between medications is more than thirty days, Invermectin’s effectiveness

could be reduced.

( Again, Invermectin destroys budding heartworms. And forgettign medications might

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

That said, professionals advise scanning your dog or cat for heartworm infection 61/2 months after the missed dosage.

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

A: Collies and other related breeds have shown sensitivity to Invermectin. But, the amount of Invermectin in Heartgard is nominal. And the manufacturer, Murial, states that the ingredients should be safe if used as

directed.

Q: When should I begin giving my pet Heartgard?

A: Heartgard anhiliates larvae your dog or cat was subjected to within the last thirty days. That said, if

you are going to give your pet a seasonal preclusive, feed it to him a month after the 1st mosquito appears.

Q: What about puppies?

A: You can start your puppy on the deterrant 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

anhilalates hookworms and roundworms as well as heartworms.

Q: cat or dog need to be examined before feeding her Heartgard?

A: Yes. Administering a heartworm deterrant to a dog or cat that already has heartworms may cause a severe reaction that may be hazardous or even fatal to your cat or dog.

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.