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Is heart gard necessary for dogs?
Heartguard itself isn't necessary for dogs,but some form of heartworm prevention should be given monthly whether it is heartguard or a different brand. Heartworm disease is caused by mosquitos and since they're everywhere,ones pets should be on heartworm prevention. It is less expensive in the long run to prevent then it is to cure.
What is best medicine to prevent flea and heartworms in dogs?
Heartgaurd is just heartworm prevention. To prevent fleas you need a different product. Advantage, Frontline, or Comfortis to name a few. If your looking for a flea and heartworm in one, Sentinal is a good choice. Heart Guard
Is there a heart worm medicine you can get to treat your dog at home ever heard of using lavasaw goat worm med?
I have never heard of lavasaw but you can get heartworm meds at walmart
What is the scientific name for heartworm?
The scientific name for heartworm is Dirofilaria immitis.
Can taking blood pressure medicine lead to Heart Failure?
Yes.
Is it necessary for all dogs to have heart worm medicine?
Heartworm in dogs can be cured but usually requires hospitalization. It is much easier to prevent. Symptoms of heartworm infestation can include labored breathing, coughing, vomiting, weight loss and fatigue after moderate exercise.
Can heartworm medication make dogs sick?
No, that is highly improbable because heartworms reside in the heart rather than in the GI tract.
Does heart worm medicine for dogs keep all other worms away?
No. Basic heartworm medication such as Heartguard only targets heartworms. There are other medications you can give your dog in order to keep other worms away-some flea medications target other types of worms. Below is an article on heartworm meds.
Is a heartworm a parasite?
A heart worm parasite is spread by infected mosquitos. The mosquitos are infected in warm months by the eggs of the worm, and the mosquitos bite the dogs/cats/animals to infect them with the heartworm.
Is Harts Rid Worm chewable tablets just as good or the same as Heart Guard Heartworm chewable tablets?
No , Harts Rid worm is for intestinal worms (like tapeworms etc.) , and Heart Guard heartworm chewable tabs are to prevent heartworms.
If a dog gets DHPP vaccine does it need heart worm pills?
Yes. Vaccines do not prevent heartworm infections in dogs, so dogs who are vaccinated still need to be on a heartworm preventative.
What nematode causes heartworm in dogs?
Its called a heart worm you can have your dog tested if negative start it on heart worm medicines if the dog has heart worms there are treatments for this also
