Heartgard--Say Goodbye To Your Heartworm Worries

Heartworms are a common problem that ever pet owner faces at one point or another in their pet's life. Use the tips in this article to prevent heartworms in ways that will allow you to beat the problem before it turns into something hard to handle.

Heartgard is a veterinary prescription made for the prevention of heartworm disease in dogs and cats. It is approved for use in dogs of all weights, sizes, and breeds of dogs-including Collies and other potentially ivermectin-sensitive breeds, as the amount of ivermectin in a directed dose of Heartgard is considerably lower than the amounts needed to cause harmful reactions. It is also used for the control of hookworm in cats.

Generics

Invermectin is the prominent ingredient used in Heartgard. Thus, Heartgard can be replaced with any generic prescription that uses the same dose of Ivermectin. Iverhart is the generic equivalent to Heartgard. Iverhart Max is the generic form of Heartgard Plus with an added iingredient that kills and prevents tapeworms. Valuheart is another generic that offers significant savings.

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For Dogs

Dogs over six months old should be examined scanned for heartworm disease before using any medication, and tested annually thereafter. Dogs are a very oral breed of creature. Dog toys are commonly hauled around in a dog's mouth. For dogs, Heartgard is available in a once-monthly tablet or beef flavored chewable and uses ivermectin as the prominent iingredient. For dogs that normally swallow treats whole, the tablet can be broken into pieces. Heartgard is so easy to give many dogs will think it's a treat.

For Cats

Heartgard for cats is available in a once-monthly chewable tablets and aids in the removal and control of hookworms and heartworms. The prescription is approved for use in cats of any weight, six weeks of age and up. The typical dose for cats five lbs or less is 55 mcg and for cats 6-15 lbs is 165 mcg. Side effects in cats include agitation, loss of appetite, staggering, dilated pupils, tremors, blindness and disorientation.

Heartgard is completely safe to use on your cat or dog regardless of weight, breed or whether or not they are pregnant. It is 100% effective against heartworms; and it controls roundworms as well. But it is available only through a licensed veterinarian.

In conclusion, many pet owners face this same problem. This is nothing to be ashamed of. Thousands of pets across the world also suffer from heartworms. Please browse our site for other articles and reports about Heartgard for additional information and tips to help your pet deal with or overcome heartworms.

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