Heartworm medications can be thought of in several ways. They can be preventative or for treatment, and they can be natural. There are a number of heartworm medications on the market that can be purchased at your vet but many have side effects. After a discussion of the medications we will discuss alternative prevention and treatment methods. Imagine being able to treat your pet with safe and effective treatment and save aTiny money in the process.

HEARTWORM MEDICATIONS | PREVENTION

Revolution – This is a broad spectrum medication that has been reported to be the top of the list for dogs. This medication also protects your dog from flea infestations.

Interceptor – This medication is reported to prevent heartworms, hookworms, whipworm, and roundworms.

Heartgard – This medication is widely available that prevents heartworms, hookworms and roundworms. Very few side effects have been reported with this medication.

Iverhart Max – This medication is used for heartworms and tapeworms. There do not seem to be many reported side effects with this medication.

Active ingredient in Heartgard and Iverhart is ivermectin. The active ingredient in Interceptor is milbemycin and the active ingredient in Revolution is selamectin oxime. These medications work as a preventative in the sense they’re actually using chemicals to kill off heartworms in their early stages. So while some say they are preventative they’re also treatment.

INTERCEPTOR HEARTWORM MEDICINE

The active ingredient used in interceptor heartworm medicine is milbemycin

Comes in flavored chewable form

Also protects against roundworms, hookworms, and whipworms

HEARTGARD AND HEARTGARD PLUS

Heartgard can be given to pregnant dogs

Comes in chewable form

Very few side effects

Widely availableon the weband at your vet’s office

Also comes in a generic form

Heartgard Plus also protects against hookworms and roundworms

Active ingredient is ivermectin

NUHEART HEARTWORM MEDICATION

Nuheart is the generic form of Heartgard

Small sized beef flavored tablet

Australian made product approved by Australian Veterinary Medicine Authority

Can be dissolved in water and poured over dog’s food

Availableon the internet without a prescription

Reported to be 50% cheaper than branded products

Uses active ingredient ivermectin in the same volume used in Heartgard

One dose per month just like Heartgard

HEARTWORM MEDICATIONS OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS

Many symptoms are difficult to recognize because they’re similar to other common problems.

Symptoms are not the same in both cats and dogs Symptoms of overdose may include tremors and dilated pupils

Dog symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, and lack of coordination

Cat symptoms include disorientation, blindness, and tremors

Call vet immediately if suspect an overdose as a overdose can be fatal

SIDE EFFECTS FROM HEARTWORM MEDICATIONS

Side effects from use of heartworm preventative medications include diarrhea, convulsions, vomiting and general tiredness or weakness. Your pet’s body recognizes the chemicals in the heartworm pills as poison and uses their immune systems to try and fight off what they see as foreign bodies. Therefore, when on these medications your pets will have weakened immune systems which allow your pet to get sick easier.

VETERINARY ADVICE ON HEARTWORM MEDICATIONS

Because heartworms are such a serious issue you should not administer heartworm medication without consulting your veterinarian. It is just that simple. While you can also use home remedies to fend off heartworms infesting your pets these should be used at the advice of your veterinarian.

Many current heartworm medications produce harmful side effects in our pets. That is why a growing number of concerned pet owners have decided to use natural remedies. Many natural remedies work quite well and save you a bunch of money in the process. Read on through the last paragraph and find out home remedies secrets that are safe and effective.

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