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What can I give my dog to prevent heartworms?

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Right now, heartworm disease can only be prevented through the regular and appropriate use of preventive medications, which are prescribed by your veterinarian. These medications are available as a once-a-month chewable, a once-a-month topical, and either a once or twice-a-year injection.


Is there a natural way to prevent heartworms in dogs?

Are There Natural Heartworm Prevention Options? While there are natural ways to slightly decrease the likelihood that your dog will develop heartworm disease, none are effective enough to make skipping prescription heartworm preventatives a wise or safe decision.

What is the safest heartworm prevention for dogs?

Conventional preventatives The two most common (and generally considered safe) heartworm preventative ingredients used today are ivermectin (used in Heartgard by Merial, and other products) and milbemycin oxime (used in Interceptor by Novartis).

What can I give my dog naturally for heartworms?

They can be controlled naturally with citrus oils, cedar oils, and diatomaceous earth. Dogs needing conventional treatment may benefit from herbs such as milk thistle and homeopathics such as berberis; these minimize toxicity from the medications and dying heartworms.

Is there a pill to prevent heartworms?

Heartgard Plus is one of the most popular heartworm preventatives on the market. It uses ivermectin and pyrantel to protect dogs from heartworms as well as treat and control hookworm and roundworm infestations. It's easy to give, and compared to the topical options, Heartgard Plus is a very affordable option.

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