Puppies and kittens should be taking heartworm prevention medication monthly as young as 6-8 weeks old. They are just as prone to getting infected as older dogs and cats, so the prevention must start as soon as possible. 2 сент. 2020 г.
When should puppies start taking 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.
How often do puppies need heartworm medicine?
The American Heartworm Society advocates to “Think 12." Give dogs 12 months of heartworm prevention and get them tested for heartworms every 12 months.
Do puppies Need Heartgard?
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.
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