Heartworm Pills No Prescription

To correct a misconception, there are no totally effective heartworm pills, no prescription required, that are available over the counter. The reason is that all approved heartworm medications have an arsenic compound as their base. The medication given to you by the vet is regulated by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA), and although many reputable on-line sites and pet pharmacies sell those prescription heartworm medications at a discounted rate, you still require a prescription to obtain them.

The old adage "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" is true when it comes to heartworm in dogs. This is one canine illness you want to stop before it begins. Many dog owners faced with economic challenges, and afraid of the side effects of current heartworm medication, are looking for effective natural remedies. However, you should seriously consider the costs of such treatment in terms of experimental risk, prior giving up on standard veterinarian practice.

Homeopathy is an alternative form of medicine that has existed for centuries. Remedies given are based on naturally occurring ingredients in plants and flowers as opposed to lab created drugs. Homeopathy itself is defined as a treatment whereby the patient is given small, heavily diluted doses of natural substances. In larger doses, these natural substances would cause the same symptoms of the disease.

The idea of homeopathy for animals, including canines, is to work with the animal’s own immune system to increase tolerance for and resistance against disease and parasite infestations.

Heartworm is caused by a parasite. Infected mosquitoes serve as the delivery system for the parasite and to date, heartworm is found in every state in the country. Once a dog is infected by the parasite, it can take two to three months for the larvae to grow and up to a year before signs of the infection become obvious. For most dogs, a cough followed by loss of appetite and loss of energy occurs as the larvae become adult worms that lodge in the heart and the arteries leading to the lungs. Left untreated, death by heart attack and heart failure are inevitable.

Even if you are planning to use a natural remedy, your dog must undergo a blood test once a year to check for heartworm. Preventative medicines are prescribed for once a month for six months and up to a year in states that do not experience a cold winter. There is also a semi-annual shot available. Hospitalization is often required in a case where a dog is diagnosed with full-blown heartworm, and the dog will be require up to four months of cage rest while undergoing treatment. Surgery may become part of the treatment to remove full-grown worms from the heart and lungs. Despite treatment, damage done to the heart and lungs is irreversible.

Ivermectin is the active ingredient most often found in heartworm prevention medications prescribed by vets. It is not without side effects, and indeed, some breeds of dogs including collies, greyhounds and some sight hounds and herding breeds have shown an extreme sensitivity to the medication. Canine sensitivity to Ivermectin shows up as severe diarrhea, nausea and vomiting. Skin conditions may develop and the dog’s kidneys and lungs can be seriously affected as its system begins to shut down.

Two herbal treatments – one administered by pill and one given by oral drops - appear to be most popular, with pet owners giving them thumbs-up in terms of efficacy and effectiveness.

Parasite Dr™ comes in capsule form and works to ward off parasite infections by protecting both the immune and digestive system of the animal. It contains wormwood, cloves and Neem (a tree with bark resistant to worms). The recommended dose is one-half to two capsules a day based on the weight of the dog. The capsules may be opened and mixed with food. Results should be seen in 14 to 21 days and a bottle can treat a dog (based on weight) for 15 to 60 days.

The Heartworm Prevention Program contains Artemisia combo to support heart health, black walnut extract that is known to prevent worms and HSII, and a combination of natural ingredients to support the circulatory system. The black walnut extract is given as a liquid sprinkled over the dog’s food daily; the Artemisia combo is given two times a day, and HSII is given monthly.

For a homeopathic option, there is HeartWor Free. It is an herbal and homeopathic formula that they claim will help dogs testing positive for heartworm to get rid of the infestation and also protects your dog from getting heartworm. It is said to be safe for all animals except horses. Holistic Animal Medicines will ship world-wide.

Without a doubt, the cost of canine health care is spiraling just as with human health care. Talk to your veterinarian about natural heartworm pills (capsules) without a prescription. You may be pleasantly surprised that your vet might support trying such a treatment.

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