Heartworm Medicine Without Prescription

There are a few misconceptions about heartworm medicine and heartworm pills and when they should be given to puppies. Here I will cover just when puppies should be given heartworm pills and also what pills are the best to give them.

With mosquitoes becoming more prevalent in many areas it is becoming more important to give a regular dose of a quality heartworm medication to ensure that we eliminate the risk of them developing the adult worms that can be so dangerous, this is especially the case in young Dogs.

When Should Puppies Begin Heartworm Pills?

There is no need to treat a puppy under 6 weeks old with heartworm pills. Under normal circumstances a puppy will not have been exposed to mosquitoes for the first few weeks of its life so the risk of it having contracted heartworms is minimal at best.

Besides this as we only treat every month anyway even if the worms were contracted at birth a tablet given six weeks after this will still ensure that the worms will not have grown sufficiently to cause any harm. Once the pill is taken the worms will quickly be eliminated so there is little need for any concern.

Depending on the circumstances surrounding the puppy you may even wish to wait until 8 weeks of age but there is certainly no reason to begin a monthly treatment before six weeks of age.

The Best Heartworm Pills For Puppies

Although there are a number of different pills and medications available some are much gentler than others. Although not a pill it is Revolution that is one of the most popular ways to prevent heartworms in puppies. It is very gentle and has the added bonus of protecting against fleas as well. This is a very mild medication and Revolution for puppies without a prescription may be purchased via the links on this site.

Heartgard Plus for Dogs is also a popular choice and this is a heartworm pill with a very good reputation. Used monthly it also has the added advantage of eliminating intestinal worms and is easy to administer if you use Heartgard Chewables.

Luckily we also have a range of prescription free generic heartworm pills, or cheap heartworm pills, to choose from. Valuheart, an ever popular choice, can be purchased very cheaply and has the same active ingredient to eliminate heartworms as Heartgard. Other choices include Proheart and Nuheart. All are very effective and are a perfect choice for those on a budget, who do not wish to combine treatments with flea prevention and intestinal worm treatment, or for those on a budget with multiple Dogs to treat.

When purchasing please be sure to follow the directions at the top of the page so that your order can be shipped quickly and without the need for a prescription.