Buying Heartworm Pills Online
Heartworm is a devastating parasite passed through mosquito bites. Mosquitoes bite infected animals and then bite other animals, passing larvae into the bloodstream. The larvae migrate to the heart and pulmonary artery. The worms grow and breed, giving birth to thousands of microfilaria, which travel through the bloodstream. Left untreated, heartworm will kill an animal. Heartworm prevention drugs, usually administered monthly, kill larvae when they enter the bloodstream.
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Major brands include Heartgard, which is a chewable tablet given monthly. It kills the larvae and is Ivermectin-based. Heartgard Plus adds parasite control for roundworm and hookworm. TriHeart Plus is a less-expensive chewable that performs the same function. Sentinel, also a chewable, kills heartworms, hookworms, roundworms and fleas. Interceptor kills heartworm and controls or kills other worms.
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Take your dog to your veterinarian for a heartworm test. Blood is taken from the leg, above the paw, to see if heartworms are present or if a chemical marker is in the blood. If your dog tests positive, talk with your veterinarian about available treatment. If your dog is negative, ask for a prescription for a heartworm prevention drug.
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Search online pet pharmacy websites for heartworm medications. Well-known sites include drsfostersmith.com, 1800petmeds.com and petcarerx.com.
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Fax your prescription to the pet pharmacy. The pharmacy will confirm the prescription with your veterinarian.
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Tips & Warnings
Keep your dog away from mosquitos whenever possible.
Do not buy heartworm prevention drugs from online pharmacies that do not require a prescription. The odds are that the drug is a fake.
