If at the initial test, your dog is found to have heartworms, treatment will be needed before prevention can begin. However, if your dog is in the clear, he can be started on monthly medication to protect him from the disease.1 апр. 2019 г.
Do dogs need to be on heartworm medicine all year?
Yes, your dog needs heartworm medicine year-round. Just because mosquitoes may hibernate in the winter doesn't mean they're gone. And just because you live in a colder state doesn't mean your dog is safe either.
How often should dogs have heartworm tablets?
The American Heartworm Society advocates to “Think 12." Give dogs 12 months of heartworm prevention and get them tested for heartworms every 12 months.
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