Heartgard For Pets
Purchasing a heartworm preventative is one of the loving things you can do for your pet’s
wellbeing. However…if you’re like many pet owners, you probably have some questions.
Below are some answers to guide you as you narrow down your search.
Q: What is Heartgard?
A: Heartgard is a product that prevents heartworm disease in dogs and cats.
Q: How does Heartgard work?
A: Invermectin is the chief component. It interferes with the parasite’s nerve transmission, and then paralyses and kills the young heartworms (larvae).
Q: How often should I administer this medicine to my cat or dog?
A: Once a month.
Note: you should try to give your dog or cat his Heartgard medicine on the same day, every month. The stickers, included in your purchase, will help remind you.
Q: What if I forget a dose?
A: If the amount of time between medications exceeds thirty days, The prodct’s effectiveness may be lessened.
( Again, Invermectin kills budding heartworms. And forgettign doses may
allow the heartworms to grow to a point where the product is less effective.)
For that reason, professionals recommend scanning your pet for heartworms 61/2 months after the missed dosage.
Q: What about fussy breeds like Collies, is this product safe for them?
A: Collies and other related breeds have shown sensitivity to Invermectin. Fortunately, the dose of Invermectin in Heartgard is
minimal. And the creator, Murial, says that the ingredients should be safe if used as
directed.
Q: When should I start my pet on Heartgard?
A: Heartgard anhiliates larvae your dog or cat was subjected to within the last thirty days. So, if
you are going to provide your dog or cat a seasonal deterant, 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 preclusive when he’s a minimum six weeks old.
Q: What if I want to protect my pet against intestinal worms?
A: Consider looking into Heartgard Plus. In addition to Invermectin, it contains Pyrantel, which
anhilalates roundworms and hookworms as well as heartworms.
Q: dog or cat need to be examined prior to giving her Heartgard?
A: Yes. Feeding a heartworm preclusive to a dog or cat that already is infected heartworms may cause a severe reaction that may be harmful or even fatal to your animal.
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.