How do I give Heartguard??

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Landonmom

How do I give Heartguard??

Post by Landonmom » 31 Aug 2018, 09:46

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 !

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Re: How do I give Heartguard??

Post by jilbert57 » 31 Aug 2018, 09:53

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??

Post by Jean » 31 Aug 2018, 10:24

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

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Re: How do I give Heartguard??

Post by Madelon » 31 Aug 2018, 12:30

I have always just given it at mealtime.
Madelon, owned by DOC. DOC dx EPI 5/2015 = TLI < .4, B12 406; Folate >24. DOC taught me so much and together we battled and overcame EPI, food sensitivies, environmental allergies but we lost the cancer battle. DOC was dx with hemangiosarcoma 5/2022 and crossed the rainbow bridge July 24, 2022. He is and always will be the love of my life, my soulmate, my heart dog.

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Re: How do I give Heartguard??

Post by Barb » 31 Aug 2018, 16:18

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??

Post by Olesia711 » 01 Sep 2018, 15:40

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......
Olesia, was owned by Izzy, a 35lb Spanish Water Dog (SWD), Diagnosed at 1.5 years old - TLI results 1.. Izzy passed away on February 13, 2020 at 15 years old. She lived with EPI for 13+1/2 years. It was because of Izzy that Epi4Dogs was started... she was the inspiration. May her legacy of helping others with EPI continue for as long as needed.........

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