Does my puppy need heartworm medicine?
Heartworm disease can be prevented in dogs and cats by giving them medication once a month that also controls various internal and external parasites. Heartworm infections are diagnosed in about 250,000 dogs each year. 1 But there is no good reason for dogs to receive preventives all year it is just not needed.
What month do you start Heartgard?
We recommend starting your pet on heartworm medication June 1st and continuing until November 1st. In some areas such as the Southern USA, heartworm prevention is necessary year-round.
How often does a puppy need heartworm medicine?
Year-round prevention is best! Talk to your dog’s veterinarian to decide which preventive is best for your dog. The American Heartworm Society advocates to “Think 12.” Give dogs 12 months of heartworm prevention and get them tested for heartworms every 12 months.
What heartworm medicine is safe for puppies?
Given at the proper doses and under the supervision of a veterinarian, ivermectin is safe for most dogs and is very effective in treating and preventing a number of parasites. However, a dog with the mutation who ingests the drug can have a severe, life-threatening reaction called ivermectin toxicity.
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2021-04-26 17:41:31