Buying a heartworm preclusive is one of the loving things you can do for your pet’s
happiness. However…if you are like many pet owners, you probably have some inquiries. Here are some answers to help 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 Heartgard work?
A: Invermectin is the chief ingredient used. Invermectin interferes with the parasite’s nerve transmission, and then paralyses and kills the immature heartworms (larvae).
Q: How frequently should I give this medicine to my pet?
A: 1 time every 30 days.
Note: you should try to give your dog or cat her Heartgard medicine on the same day, every month. The stickers, that come with the package, will help remind you.
Q: What if I forget a dose?
A: If the amount of time between medications exceeds 30 days, Invermectin’s effectiveness may be lessened.
( Again, Invermectin destroys young heartworms. And forgettign doses might
allow the heartworms to develop to a point where the medication is not as effective.)
For that reason, professionals recommend scanning your pet for heartworm infection
six and a helf months after the missed dose.
Q: What about sensitive breeds like Collies, is this medicine okay for them?
A: Collies and other related breeds have shown sensitivity to Invermectin. Fortunately, the dose of Invermectin in Heartgard is nominal. And the maker, Murial, states that the does should be safe if given 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. So, if
you are planning to give your pet a seasonal preventative, feed it to him 30 days after the first mosquito makes an appearance.
Q: What about puppies?
A: You can start your puppy on the preventative when he’s a minimum 6 weeks old.
Q: What if I desire to protect my pet against intestinal worms?
A: Consider looking into Heartgard Plus. along with Invermectin, it employs Pyrantel, which destroys hookworms and roundworms as well as heartworms.
Q: dog or cat need to be examined prior to feeding her Heartgard?
A: Yes. Giving a heartworm preclusive to a pet that already is infected heartworms may cause a severe reaction that could be hazardous or even fatal for your cat or dog.
For this reason you will also need 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.