The two most common (and generally considered safe) heartworm preventative ingredients used today are ivermectin (used in Heartgard by Merial, and other products) and milbemycin oxime (used in Interceptor by Novartis). Which heartworm medicine for dogs has the least side effects? Ivermectin Ivermectin is one of the most common active ingredients in heartworm medicine. It … Read more
Topical (Spot-on) heartworm medications Not only do these preventives protect against heartworms, they also kill fleas Those heartworm preventives made with selamectin can work to eliminate ear mites, mange mites, and ticks (in dogs only), and will even kill some internal parasites (in cats). What is the safest heartworm prevention for dogs? Conventional preventatives The … Read more
Developed with the exact ingredients, Heartgard Plus Dog and its generic form Nuheart provides the same protection They control heartworms, and treat roundworms and hookworms. Though classified as prescription products, these preventives can be bought from reliable online store. Is generic Heartgard as good? Product Detail: Generic Heartgard (Ivermectin) This generic medication contains the same … Read more