What heartworm medicine should my puppy take before a long trip?

Have her tested for heartworm before you travel and start her on a preventative if her test comes back negative. It should be given monthly if you will be overseas for an extended period of time. Options include HeartGard, Revolution, Trifexis and Advocate topical.

Heartgard and Sentinel are both good options for heartworm prevention - just make sure to check the minimum weight requirements, since I'm not sure how much your puppy weighs. He will also need to be vaccinated against distemper, parvo, and other serious illnesses that are common in puppies, and should also be dewormed if this hasn't been done yet. You should be able to make an appointment with your local vet to have all of these things done - the vet can also prescribe an appropriate heartworm prevention for your pup at that time :)

It is very important to start heartworm preventative in puppies to make sure that they are protected and never get heartworms, so be sure to get Callie started on heartworm prevention right away. This is very important in warmer climates because mosquitoes are present year round and Callie can get infected even in the winter. So, ask your vet for a heartworm prevention recommendation for Callie. Congrats on your new baby! ! I hope that was helpful. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Heartworm prevention should be given year round to be safe in countries with a heartworm problem like the US, but given that it's icy cold there, it's highly unlikely Bella will get it, especially if there's never been a case of it in your country :-) Yes, it's fine for you to take her on a trip in the spring. Recovering from a spay surgery takes 10-14 days, and while she should remain quiet and resting for that entire time, it will be safe to take her on a trip after that time has passed!

I do recommend monthly heartworm prevention starting at 8 weeks of age. It is a prescription so a veterinarian does not have to personally give the pill but you need to either buy it from a vet or get a prescription from a vet. The only medication that needed to be at a veterinarian's office is Pro-heart. This is an injectable heartworm prevention that lasts for 6 months. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

You can start your puppy on heartworm medication any time from now own. If you visit your vet he may have a starter pack for heartworm medication for free in a puppy pack. Not every vet has it, but it does not hurt to ask. Bodetella vaccination is ok at that age, however should you intend to board your puppy anytime with a boarding facility, I would repeat the vaccination, as it may not have been effective given at that age.

Hi there. Your pup is old enough to start on heartworm prevention now. I would suggest using Heartgard or Sentinel - both of these are fine for a pup who is 9 weeks old and weighs 3.5 pounds, and both are very safe in general. Puppies under six months of age do not need to be tested first.