Sage-Tips

Is it okay to switch heartworm medication?

Pets can switch from one heartworm medication to another only with their veterinarian’s approval, and following a negative heartworm test.

Can I give my dog Trifexis every other month?

TRIFEXIS should be administered at monthly intervals beginning within 1 month of the dog’s first seasonal exposure and continuing until at least 3 months after the dog’s last seasonal exposure to mosquitoes (see EFFECTIVENESS).

Can I give my dog Heartgard every other month?

Treatment every three months should be effective no matter where you live. Even treating your dog monthly for six months is unnecessary, Kerasote wrote. You could treat your dog with Heartgard in September and again in December and call it done.

How long can you wait between heartworm pills?

The common consensus is that it takes about 40‒50 days for heartworm larvae to mature to the point where heartworm preventatives no longer work. So, from the initial mosquito bite to the beginning of maturation, there is an approximate 45-day grace period that a heartworm preventative can provide protection.

Can I give my dog Trifexis and HeartGard?

It begins to kill fleas in as little as 30 minutes, and it eliminates all fleas within 4 hours. Trifexis and Heartgard both eliminate parasitic infestations such as roundworm, hookworm, and whipworm, and they both prevent heartworm. Both products are safe for dogs when used according to product directions.

Can you switch heartworm brands?

Most pets with heartworm do not show any symptoms until the disease becomes severe, which can take weeks or even months to develop.

What if my dog ate two Trifexis?

What if I Give More than the Prescribed Amount of Trifexis to My Dog? Contact your veterinarian as soon as possible if you believe your dog has ingested more than the recommended dose of Trifexis.

Can I give my dog half a Trifexis?

Can you cut a Trifexis chew in half? The answer is no. This is because the active ingredients in this medication are not equally distributed throughout the treat. Therefore you won’t know if you are giving your dog the correct dose.

Can dogs take heartworm medicine every other month?

However, due to the heartworm life-cycle, it is likely that giving the medication every 45 to 60 days, rather than every 30 days, will allow immature heartworms to develop into adult heartworms. In other words, heartworm prevention medication is not effective when given every 45 to 60 days.

Do dogs have to take heartworm pills every month?

Heartworm disease can be prevented in dogs and cats by giving them medication once a month that also controls various internal and external parasites. Heartworm infections are diagnosed in about 250,000 dogs each year. 1 But there is no good reason for dogs to receive preventives all year; it is just not needed.

How long is Trifexis effective?

30 days
Trifexis is effective for 30 days of protection against infestation. It protects against heartworm and intestinal parasites, and it treats and controls adult hookworm, roundworm, and whipworm infections.

What happens if you give your dog heartworm medicine too soon?

Heartworm medications are highly effective, but dogs can still become infected. If you miss just one dose of a monthly medication—or give it late—it can leave your dog unprotected. Even if you give the medication as recommended, your dog may spit out or vomit a heartworm pill—or rub off a topical medication.