does heartworm preventative work for other types of worms?

Question

I'm not sure if I mis-heard my vet but I think she told me heartworm medication helps get rid of other worms that could develop. Is this true?

I'm talking more along the lines of "digestive worms"

i.e. tapeworms etc...

my vet prescribed interceptor. i used to use heartguard, but i guess each vet has their own brand.

Answer 1

Depends on the heartworm meds you got. Most of the more 'popular' ones get all of the worms such as tapeworms, roundworms, oh yeah and hookworms... ect. If you dont know which one you got phone your vet clinic and ask and just say you would like to double check as to which worms the dog will be protected from. They can look on the boxes and let you know!
I do know off hand Interceptor does not get tapeworms but it does get all the rest while the pour on ones like Revolution or Advantage should get all as well as fleas.

Answer 2

Types Of Heartworm Prevention

Answer 3

You did not mention what heartworm preventative your pet is on. Heartgard, for example, also protects against roundworms and hookworms. It does not protect against tapeworms.

I've heard conflicting reports that Revolution can also protect against these parasites (rounds and hooks) but I'm not sure if it's actually on the label (meaning that it's been approved for such use).

Take a look at the packaging, it should tell you what the product is labelled for.
I think the Heartgard/Frontline combination covers the most parasites and they're the safest products for your pets.

Answer 4

Heartgard is commonly used for the prevention of heartworms and the main drug that is used in heartgard is called Ivermectin, which is an Anthelminthic (dewormer).. It is also in combination with the drug Pyrantel pamoate, which is commonly used to treat roundworms and hookworms. So, in answer to your question, it really depends on what type of heartworm med. that your vet prescribes (some of the older vets will just prescribe ivermectin) but heartgard is the most popular preventative and, yes, it will prevent against roundworm and hookworm infestation.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Here is a site that will help you. HeartGuard Plus is a heart worm preventative. It will prevent round worm, hook worm and altho they don't say so, whip worm. Once the dog tests negative for heart worm they are put on a preventative. No HW preventative will get rid of ADULT HEART WORMS. Check the chart on the link below and good luck
http://www.marvistavet.com/html/heartworm_preventive_compariso.html

Answer 7

YES! The heartworm med will protect your dog from other parasites. That is the reason most Vets tell you to continue the medication year round.

Answer 8

It will get rid of other "heart" worms, or worms in the heart, but things like hookworms who are on there liver and such are not because the poison is not in the liver or any other places on the body other than the heart.