While heartworm transmission can decrease in winter months, the risk never reaches zero. For dogs over pounds use the appropriate combination of these chewables. Hookworm larvae can be transmitted through the skin or by ingesting larvae in contaminated soil or grass at places like the dog park. Heartworm disease is an invisible, but potentially fatal threat that occurs in dogs and other animals. Heartworms Dirofilaria immitis are parasitic worms that are transmitted to dogs by infected mosquitoes.
Microscopic larvae of heartworms develop and grow under the skin, then migrate to the blood vessels of the heart and lungs of the infected animal where they rapidly grow, becoming adults that are inches in length. Dogs get heartworms by being bitten by an infected mosquito. Larvae are deposited on the skin when the infected mosquito bites, then when the infected mosquito leaves the heartworm larvae enter through the bite wound. One bite is all it takes. Not all dogs develop noticeable symptoms.
While blood tests performed by your veterinarian are the only way to confirm a diagnosis of heartworm disease in dogs, here are five warning signs that are reported in dogs with advanced heartworm disease:. What is the best way to protect my dog from heartworm disease, hookworms and roundworms?
Yes, it can be treated, but heartworm disease is a serious condition that can cause heart failure, permanent damage to your pet's lungs, and even death.
Treating heartworm disease is costly and complicated. For any specific product questions, please call the customer service line of Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health at Plus, it comes as a real-beef chew with a taste dogs love. Preventing heartworm disease never tasted so good! So, forget wrapping pills in sliced cheese, and put away the peanut butter.
Inside or out, year-round, all dogs are at risk for heartworm disease no matter where you live in the US. When it comes to heartworm disease, treatment can be expensive, traumatic, and is not always effective.
Choose the option best fitted for your pet. Up to 25 lbs Shop Now. For more information, contact your veterinarian, or refer to the full prescribing information. The great taste makes monthly dosing a delight.
Heartworm treatment is expensive and painful, and using preventative is imperative! The medication is in a chewable form, that Mika thinks is a treat and she happily eats it. I placed the order and within minutes, the prescription was obtained from the vet and I received a notice it was being shipped. It arrived two days later. The customer service at Chewy continues to amaze me! I recommend this product for your dog along with Nexguard. Chewy has been excellent and efficient working with my vet and ordering the medication.
I have my sister and all my friends using chewy. Teddy Bear thinks it's a treat, so there is no problem with dosing. All of my small dogs love this brand pups weighing approx. My dogs stay mostly indoors except for daily walk and potty and we live in the SouthEastern part of the US.
I have tried pill form of other brands of heartworm medication but my pups did not like the taste, however, there is no fuss from them if I give them Heartgard Plus chewables. I have used Heartgard on every dog and it has never failed me. Well worth the money. My shih tzu, Sophie, is very picky. She would eat the whole box if I would give them to her. Thanks Chewy for caring top notch products! Veterinarian does not carry this anymore so I ordered from chewy. Product arrived quick and in good condition after verification from veterinarian.
My vet offers the annual shot. Online I looked at monthly Heartgard vs. The monthly Heartgard also is effective against other parasites that your dog might pick up. Toby really likes the Heartgard capsule. So, we went for a little extra protection. Love using Chewy for my pet's meds. So easy to order - they will call the vet to get approval - and the meds arrive in just a couple of days. Price is great also - I've never found a better price. Our vet gave me a sample of Heartguard for my 4 month, 5lbs chiweenie puppy Gianna Luna.
I gave it to her around 4 pm, by the time she had her morning poop at around 6 am - there were worms in it. Why Autoship? In stock. Count: 1 Chew 1-mo. Shipping for Prescription Medications Our pharmacy prepares and ships prescription medications separately to ensure proper handling. Most prescriptions are delivered within days. Quantity 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 Add to Cart.
Alert Designates an important message. Something went wrong. Please try again. Yes - 2 No - 2 Report. I ordered online and had an old prescription that wouldn't work. Petmeds quickly worked with me to fix my problem and get the Heartgard to me without delay. I have an old dog without many teeth and she is able to easily chew and swallow these soft meds. Yes - 2 No - 0 Report. Ask a question. Search questions. Search topics and reviews.
Be the first to answer this question. Post an answer. We have all strengths in 6 packs and 12 packs and they all have different expiration dates.
Please call us at and we can check a specific one for you to give you the expiration date of our current stock. Thank you for your question, Heartgard Plus Chewables 1 Pack contains a single tablet. Heartgard CHEW prevents heartworms only. Yes, Heartgard Plus requires a prescription from a licensed veterinarian. What are Heartgard Plus Chewables? Cautions: Heartgard Plus Chewables may cause sensitivities in herding dog breeds. What should I discuss with my veterinarian before giving Heartgard Plus Chewables to my pet?
How should Heartgard Plus Chewables be given? What are the potential side effects of Heartgard Plus Chewables?
What happens if I miss giving a dose of Heartgard Plus Chewables? Give the missed dose as soon as you remember. Do not give a double dose of the medication.
What happens if I overdose my pet on Heartgard Plus Chewables? Seek emergency veterinary medical treatment. What should I avoid while giving Heartgard Plus Chewables to my pet? What other drugs will affect Heartgard Plus Chewables? Heartgard Plus Chewables are for dogs only.
Do not give to cats. Heartgard Plus Chewables should not be swallowed whole. Chewables may be broken and fed to dogs as pieces, or crumbled and mixed with food. Two Paragraph. Three Paragraph. It has been proven to not only be a safe and effective preventive, but it is also a joy to administer as it is a tasty beef chew.
Joseph Zuckerman, DVM. Yorktown Veterinary Associates, Ardsley. Get Prevention From Your Vet. Find Your Vet.
0コメント