Heartgard is the #1 choice of veterinarians for heartworm disease prevention in dogs. But did you know that the preventative is also used for the control of heartworms in cats?
Heartgard For Cats was the first preventive made for our feline pets. Manufactured by Merck, it is the only preventative specifically designed for cats and is recommended for use in cats 6 weeks of age and older. for cats also treats and controls roundworms and hookworms.
Heartgard for Cats has a wide margin of safety for all sizes and breeds of cats. for Cats should be given at monthly intervals when mosquitoes potentially carrying infective heartworm larvae are active.
Heartgard for Cats is available for two weight ranges; up to 5lbs and 5-15lbs. for Cats is available in two strengths; 55mcg and 165mcg, which refer to two weight ranges respectively; up to 5lbs and 5-15lbs.
Heartgard for cats comes in a real-beef chewable that cats love, and can be offered to your cat by hand or may be added to a small amount of cat food. for cats comes in 6-dose dispensing packs.
Heartgard Plus
Heartgard Plus is also 100% effective against heartworms; plus it controls roundworms and hookworms in dogs and cats.
It is available as flavored chewable tablets and should be chewed rather than swallowed whole. Plus is approved for puppies and kittens as young as 6 weeks of age.
The tablets come in a 6 month or convenient new 12 month supply. And just like Heartgard, Plus is available only through a licensed veterinarian.
Heartworm Disease is a real threat, even to cats who live strictly indoors. for Cats will help control and prevent heartworms in your cat. But remember, it is available only through a licensed veterinarian. And you should be to consult with your vet before beginning any preventative program.
