Heartworm For Puppy?

[joee]

Hey guys,

When should I start treating my puppy for heartworm?

And is it better to do the montly treatment with chewable tablet or the once-a-year injection?

THanks!

[ellz]

Provided the puppy is no older than 6 months of age, you can start heartworm treatment at any time.

And definitely monthly treatment, it is far safer than the annual injection for many reasons.

[InspectorRex]

I agree with Ellz, not yearly injection as too many dogs have died from this overseas.

I buy Daily Dimmitrol for my Collies(200mg) and for about $40 I get enough tablets(1000) to do me 500 days, look up The Vet Shed or Pet Network for these.

[Stitch]

It is usual to start monthly heartworm at 12 weeks of age - I give it on the first of each month so it is easy to remember.

I buy Heartguard Plus Chewables (monthly) which has a month each way in protection ie. if you give it on 1 June then it will retrospectively cover any heartworm contracted in the month of May. (Probably other monthly heartworm medications do the same thing but I am unfamiliar with other brands.)

So in theory if you started at 12 weeks of age it would be covering the pup from 8 weeks of age, if you get my drift.

[APBT]

breeders usally start the daily tablets at about 3 weeks i think, you cant start them after 6 months with out a blodtest either,

not sure about the monthly and yearly,

[oakway]

I usually start babies I keep on heart worm at 3 months. (Monthly)

you can start them earlier if you want to . Sold puppies I always give a first dose the day they leave.

[Rebanne]

I don't give anything until they are 5 to 6 months old, then I start them on monthly.