Best Heartworm Pills For Dogs
We get a number of inquiries about what are the best heartworm pills for Dogs. Based on the number of sales of the different brands on offer there is no doubt that Heartgard Plus is the most popular with Dog owners. But we will now take a look at the other very popular pills so that owners can decide for themselves what they think is the best heartworm medicine for Dogs.
Heartgard
Heartgard for Dogs, or Heartgard Plus for Dogs, which is what most people buy, it is the best seller. Not only does it ensure that our pets never get adult heartworms but it also treats for intestinal worms as well. So, if this is a concern then it is a great option.
But from feedback the main reason why it is so popular is that, apart from brand name trust (it is made by Merial), it is the fact that the tablets are chewable that makes it so popular.
All of us as Dog owners will have had real problems trying to get the Dogs to swallow pills. It usually ends with us massaging their throats to try to get them to swallow. And not always very successfully. Heartgard Plus chewables are easy to give. They are Beef flavored and chewable so the Dogs see them as a simple treat. It simply makes giving the heartworm medication very easy.
Nuheart
The other very popular pill is Nuheart. This is known as a generic form of Heartgard. It does not treat for intestinal worms but it ensures that our pets stay free of heartworms. For many this is the main concern. As you can see from the prices above, where you need to click to make your purchase, it is extremely affordable.
Nuheart heartworm tablets contain Ivermectin as the active ingredient, the same as Heartgard, so it is just as effective. It is also the only pill that is soluble. We can either dissolve in water and pour over our pets food or dissolve in a little bit of milk for a tasty treat.
The choice really is down to personal preference and how we feel the heartworm pills as best administered. Nuheart is cheaper but Heartgard Plus offers a more complete protection as it include protection for other common worms.