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When should I start worming my Puppy for heartworm?

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Created: 2022-03-09 02:51:13

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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.


When should I start my puppy on heartworm medicine?

You should start a puppy on heartworm prevention (i.e., heartworm medicine) as soon as possible. The American Heartworm Society recommends starting a puppy on heartworm prevention no later than eight weeks of age.

When should you give your dog heartworm medicine?

The American Heartworm Society recommends that you start heartworm prevention for puppies at 8 weeks of age and keep them on it year-round. Heartworm disease has been diagnosed in all 50 states, and there is growing concern about resistance to some preventatives—mostly due to inconsistent dosing by owners.

Does my puppy need heartworm medicine?

Yes, it's possible to protect your dog without harmful drugs. Even in places where mosquitoes are bad. It might not be as simple as giving that tasty heartworm chew every month … but it's a lot safer for your dog! Again, remember, the goal of heartworm meds is to kill the larvae before they grow up.

When can puppies start Heartgard?

Your puppy is at risk for becoming infected with heartworms from the first day of life. All it takes is one bite from an infected mosquito to infect your puppy. Heartworm prevention should be started as early as 6 weeks of age.

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