i'd rather just be able to order heartwarm medicine to prevent heartworms, instead of going to the vet to get it. what is a good brand to prevent heartworms that is cheap and safe for my puppies. how old do puppies need to be to give them heartworm medicine?

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joanplus4dogs :
You can't.

Your dog has to be tested after the age of 6mo to ensure dog doesn't have heartworms before the preventative can be given & must be done yearly. The heartworm meds sold by vets are the only ones guaranteed & backed by their companies. They are only sold to vets & if your dog gets heartworms while using their product, they will fully pay for treatment. No way else will you get this product with the guarantee. It is far better to buy & pay that lil bit extra bit of money than have your dog contact a painful fatal disease with costly treatment.

Add: Petmeds etc have been sued by these companies since they don't sell their products to them(heartgard etc) If you have noticed recent ads no longer show heartworm meds.

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