How do I give Heartguard??
How do I give Heartguard??
We have been in enzymes for two weeks now. It’s going ok, I guess. ( blood work will be done next week to check levels) . But Landon gets chewable Heartguard , and tomorrow is his day again for it. How should I administer it????? My guess is to cut it up and put it in his regular meal and incubate it .... but, I’m asking the experts ! Thank you for your help !
Re: How do I give Heartguard??
Hi. If it was me I would give his Heartguard right after he is done eating. That way the enzymes are still present.
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Re: How do I give Heartguard??
i have always thought that you dont need to enzyme medication, but I have never had to use heartworm meds,
so to be safe give it with food, and enzymes
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Does Heartgard need to be given with food?
Give this medication with or without food. The medication is meant to be chewed before swallowing. It may be necessary to break the chewable into smaller pieces and hand feed as treats. Ensure that your pet consumes the entire dose.,
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this is from their website
jean
so to be safe give it with food, and enzymes
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Does Heartgard need to be given with food?
Give this medication with or without food. The medication is meant to be chewed before swallowing. It may be necessary to break the chewable into smaller pieces and hand feed as treats. Ensure that your pet consumes the entire dose.,
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this is from their website
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Lowest weight 39 pounds
We used Panzym enzymes, Tylan and Chemeyes b12 capsules
Sadly, on 10th May 2019, we lost her to DM
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I am the Forum Director which I am very proud of
My Kara born 21 July 2009 diagnosed with EPI by cTLI test August 2010 TLI = <1...folate 14 Cobalamin 408, shot down to 94, b12 injections every other day
Lowest weight 39 pounds
We used Panzym enzymes, Tylan and Chemeyes b12 capsules
Sadly, on 10th May 2019, we lost her to DM
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Re: How do I give Heartguard??
I have always just given it at mealtime.
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Re: How do I give Heartguard??
I have always given Kolby his heartworm med just by breaking it into a few pieces and putting it on the enzymed food right before he eats. I have never incubated it and it's been fine this way.
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Re: How do I give Heartguard??
No need to incubate heartworm med... just give as mentioned above .. either right before or after a meal
Also.... no need to stop giving heartworm med or tick and flea med just because a dog has EPI.... The only thing i personally suggest is to not give heartworm and tick and flea meds on the same day.... i like to suggest giving a week apart ... simply because that is aa lot of chemicals all at once to give a dog with a compromised system......
Also.... no need to stop giving heartworm med or tick and flea med just because a dog has EPI.... The only thing i personally suggest is to not give heartworm and tick and flea meds on the same day.... i like to suggest giving a week apart ... simply because that is aa lot of chemicals all at once to give a dog with a compromised system......
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