For cat and dog lovers world wide, heartworms are a serious threat. And we all know that precious little helps to prevent heartworms, hookworms and roundworms like
and Plus.
But…they're high-priced. So what can you do? The way I see it, pet owners have two options: 1) You can shop around for discounted, or cheap or 2) You can try a generic Heartgard.
Cheap Heartgard
Discount, or cheap
is still Heartgard, only for less. It still prevents mosquito-born heartworms, at up to 40% less than full price. The key to finding good, discount is to shop around.
Pull out your local YellowPages: many pet stores compete for lowest prices. Talk to your friends and family about where they shop. Or you can checkout online stores for discounted Heartgard. Because of lower overhead, many online stores may be able to offer you things like better discounts and free shipping.
Generic Heartgard
Are you considering generic Heartgard? Generic is available at almost half the cost of branded and can be found both on and offline, in stores all across the country.
Many generic Heartgards still use Invermectin as their chief ingredient and are just as effective. Just be sure—before you buy anything—that the generic brand you are purchasing is registered and FDA approved.
Be sure to read over the 'filler' ingredients (the ingredients not used in branded Heartgard). (Some filler ingredients may be toxic for your pet.)
Take a hard look at dosage levels. The metric dosages used in some generic products can be confusing, and could lead to an overdose (or under dose) of the generic if given to your pet.
In the end, the final choice in deciding what's best for your dog or cat's health will be up to you. Use the tips in this article to find the best course of action for your pet and find yourself sleeping a little better at night.
