Despite their best intentions, even the most attentive and diligent pet parent can occasionally forget to give their dog their monthly heartworm preventative. If this has happened to you, realize that you are not alone. 12 февр. 2019 г.
What if you miss a month of Heartgard?
A: Give the dose you missed immediately, then continue giving the medication on the day you've always given it. If the missed dose is more than 2 weeks late, your dog should be tested for heartworm again in six months (click here to learn why).
What happens if you miss 2 months of heartworm medicine?
I have missed 2 months of heartworm prevention for my dog. What should I do? You need to consult your veterinarian, and immediately re-start your dog on monthly preventive—then retest your dog 6 months later.
What happens if you stop giving your dog heartworm medicine?
If you skip or delay giving your dog even one dose, she will be at risk of infection. The way that heartworm prevention works is by killing a larval stage of the worm. These larvae get into your dog from the bite of an infected mosquito.
Can I stop giving my dog Heartgard?
The really scary thing about these injectables is that if your dog has a reaction, you can't just stop giving them. The drugs are in his body for 6 or 12 months. And of course, if your dog gets side effects from the meds, it'll weaken his immune system too.
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