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Do I need to treat my dog for heartworm in winter?

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Yes, dogs can get heartworms in the winter. As heartworm larvae spread through mosquito bites, some people believe dogs can't get heartworm in the winter, as mosquitoes are inactive. However, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), it's essential you deworm your dog year-round. 17 дек. 2021 г.


Do you have to give heartworm medicine in the winter?

As winter descends upon New England in full force, more and more dog owners ask us if we recommend continuing heartworm prevention through the winter months. The short answer is yes. The American Heartworm Society recommends year-round heartworm prevention, and we agree.

Does my dog need heartworm medication year round?

Therefore, the safest recommendation is to use heartworm prevention and protect your pet year round; and to have your pet tested every 12 months. Most heartworm products that have been approved and tested by the FDA also contain a medication for common intestinal parasites that are contracted via the environment.

Do dogs really need heartworm medicine every month?

Heartworm disease can be prevented in dogs and cats by giving them medication once a month that also controls various internal and external parasites. Heartworm infections are diagnosed in about 250,000 dogs each year. 1 But there is no good reason for dogs to receive preventives all year; it is just not needed.

Is it OK to skip a month of heartworm medicine?

Most of the monthly heartworm medicines have a safety factor of at least 15 days of protection if a dose is missed. This means that if you're just a week or two late, your pet is likely still within that window of protection and would be unlikely to become infected during that time.

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