Puppies Need Protection Too And because you need a prescription from your vet for a heartworm disease preventive, talk to them about HEARTGARD Plus—the real-beef chew that's safe for puppies as young as 6 weeks of age with no minimum weight requirement.
Is Heartgard necessary for puppies?
One of the most common questions heard by our veterinarians during an annual wellness exam is, “Does my pet really need heartworm prevention?” To put it simply: yes! Even if your pet is considered “indoors-only,” all cats and dogs should be on a heartworm prevention medication.
Do puppies need heartworm medicine?
The American Heartworm Society recommends that puppies and kittens be started on a heartworm preventive as early as the product label allows, and no later than 8 weeks of age. Ferrets are started on a preventive when they weigh at least two pounds. The dosage of a heartworm medication is based on body weight, not age.
At what age can puppies have Heartgard?
HEARTGARD is recommended for use in dogs 6 weeks of age and older.
Is HEARTGARD Plus safe for puppies?
Heartgard Plus Chew for Dogs, up to 25 lbs. is a heartworm preventative that kills heartworms and also helps treat and control roundworms and hookworms. It comes in a delicious once-a-month, real-beef chew that dogs love and is safe for puppies 6 weeks and older.
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