Heartgard is the #1 choice of veterinarians for
heartworm disease prevention in dogs. But did you know that the
preventative is also used for the control of heartworms in cats?
Heartgard
For Cats was the first preventive made for our feline pets.
Manufactured by Merck, it is the only preventative specifically
designed for cats and is recommended for use in cats 6 weeks of age and
older. It also treats and controls roundworms and hookworms.
Heartgard
for Cats has a wide margin of safety for all sizes and breeds of cats.
it should be given at monthly intervals when mosquitoes potentially
carrying infective heartworm larvae are active.
Medications are
available for two weight ranges and in two strengths; up to 5lbs and
5-15lbs; and 55mcg and 165mcg, which refer to two weight ranges
respectively.
Heartgard for Cats comes in a real-beef chewable
that cats love, and can be offered to your cat by hand or may be added
to a small amount of cat food. It comes in 6-dose dispensing packs.
Heartgard Plus is also 100% effective against heartworms; plus it controls roundworms and hookworms in dogs and cats.
It
is available as flavored chewable tablets and should be chewed rather
than swallowed whole. The medicine is approved for puppies and kittens
as young as 6 weeks of age.
The tablets come in a 6 month or
convenient new 12 month supply. And just like Heartgard, Heartgard Plus
is available only through a licensed veterinarian.
Heartworm
Disease is a real threat, even to cats who live strictly indoors.
Heartgard for Cats will help control and prevent heartworms in your
cat. But remember, it is available only through a licensed
veterinarian. And you should be to consult with your vet before
beginning any preventative program.
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