dogs heartworm medicine question?

Question

i understand that dog have to take their heartworm pill every month and on the same day. But would it be okay if they dont take it during the winter? because arent the medicine a prevention for mosquito bites that carries diseases, and during the winter time there is no mosquitoes.

Answer 1

If you live in a cold climate where you get freezing weather & snow then you don't need to give Heartworm meds year round.

In cold climates vet usually recommend starting in April and going through November...it use to be May thru October but because of warmer weather longer in many places it has been extended.

Answer 2

Your vet will test for heartworms during annual checkups and recommend a preventive course of treatment. The American Heartworm Society now recommends year-round protection in all areas of the country. One reason is to get dog owners into the habit of consistent prevention. Mosquitoes may appear at unusual times, too, such as during a warm spell in winter or early spring.
Many preventive treatments are available, including chewables, tablets, and topical treatments. Heartgard, a chewable given once a month, is one of the most popular and is prescribed according to your dog's weight. Most dogs love it as much as any other snack. It also controls roundworms and hookworms.

Answer 3

MUST TAKE ALL YEAR!!!! Chance for heartworm does not go away in the winter. Lots of people quit using their flea medicine but that it totally different!

PS Paying a vet to fix a dog that has heartworms is not cheap either. I learned the hard way. :(

Answer 4

The dog has to take it every month if the Vet says.

Answer 5

No, you need to do as the vet/packet says, that is every month!

Answer 6

Then they should be retested b/4 starting up!

Answer 7

dog have heart worms WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!