joee Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellz Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InspectorRex Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stitch Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APBT Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 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, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakway Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebanne Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 I don't give anything until they are 5 to 6 months old, then I start them on monthly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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