Heartworm Medication
There are now quite a number of different heartworm medicine choices available to pet owners and many of the cheap heartworm medication options we have available here are for purchase without a prescription.
The problem for many pet owners is that it is difficult to know what medication is best for their pets. Here I would like to offer a little advice to help you choose although, of course, the final decision always lies with the person who cares for the pet.
Choosing Heartworm Medication
The choices we have are really based on a few factors, these are either generics, branded heartworm treatments and treatments that combine heartworm control with treating for other common problems such as fleas and intestinal worms in the same easy to apply application.
Let’s take a look at some of the top recommendations for each category:
The Best Generic Heartworm Medications
We have a few to choose from but it seems that Valuheart is by far the best seller when it comes to the generic option. This is probably due to the fact that it is the generic equivalent of Heartgard. It has Ivermectin as its active ingredient just as Heartgard does and is just as effective at preventing heartworms from reaching a dangerous size.
What it will not do is give any additional protection for roundworms and hookworms like Heartgard Plus will. If you do not need that type of protection than a generic is a perfect choice.
Branded Heartworm Medications
There is little doubt that the Heartguard range is by far the most popular. But there are others as well. For a well respected name then Heartgard is recommended but you will find that all the items here at the heartworm site are very safe and extremely effective at what they do.
It is really down to a personal preference and the amount that you wish to spend when deciding which one to buy. Of course the other main factor is whether to take the opportunity to combine the treatment with treating against intestinal worms and also the ever present problem of flea control.
Combination Treatments
If you currently use a separate treatment for flea control or other worms then it may well be worth considering switching to a combination treatment. The most popular choice is Revolution. This topical external application is applied straight on to the skin. It then provides total protection from heartworms and fleas for at least a month.
For the best all round and total protection then by far the best available treatment is Advantage Multi, also known as Advocate. Here is a quote from the manufacturer:
Advocate Kills Fleas, Flea Larvae, treats and prevents Heartworm Disease, Controls & kills intestinal Roundworms, Hookworms, Whipworms, Treats & kills Sarcoptic Mange & Dog Lice.
As we can see it very effectively combines the treatment for all the common problems we have in both our Dogs and our Cats. If you want to simplify life and ensure that your pet is completely protected from all these all too common problems then Advantage Multi should be your medication of choice. There really is little that is more effective and safe for your pet.