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Heartworm Pills For Husky Puppies

While the exterior part of husky puppies may be host for fleas and ticks, the internal part of any puppy can also be inhibited by a variety of parasites. The most common parasites found inside of puppies are usually from the worm family. Tapeworms, hookworms, roundworms, whipworms and heartworms are most likely to be the culprits. However, the most serious of these internal parasites is the heartworm.

The most common symptoms of heartworm can include coughing, difficulty breathing, tiring easily and weight loss. Heart failure and liver disease are the worst case scenarios and can occur if not treated. The only way to find out if your husky puppies have been infected with the disease is to have their blood drawn by a veterinarian.

You can eliminate any concerns by giving your husky puppies preventative heartworm pills. Because this disease is transmitted by mosquitoes the warmer months of the year are a greater concern. If you live in an area that is warm year round, then your husky puppies have a greater chance of contracted the disease. If you live a temperate area then you may only give your husky pups the heartworm pills for a portion of the year.

Heartgard Plus Chewable Tablets are one of the leading brands of heartworm pills on the market. This preventative dog medication can be given to puppies who are six weeks or older. It is a monthly oral medication used as a combination heartworm preventive and intestinal wormer. It kills the immature form of the heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis), which is transmitted by a mosquito and is also used for the treatment and control of hookworms and roundworms. Here are some helpful tips regarding heartworm and heartworm pills.

• Talk to your veterinarian about the heartworm testing that is recommended before starting your pup on a heartworm prevention program.
• Some intestinal parasites, such as hookworms and roundworms can be spread to people.
• Talk to your veterinarian about other measures you can take to prevent your pet from being infected with intestinal worms, and protecting yourself.
• Notify your veterinarian of any other medications or supplements your dog is taking, and also if your dog has had any reactions to previous medications.
• This medication should only be given to the pet for which it was prescribed.

While you may get Heartguard through your veterinarian, there are also many online retailers that carry this helpful product. Dr’s. Foster & Smith and 1-800-PETMEDS are two of the most reputable online retailers of pet supplies.