Types of Heartworm Medicine for Cats

Though heartworm disease is more often found in canines, it is becoming a problem for felines too, particularly in those areas with a year round active mosquito population.  Though dogs make the perfect host animal for the heartworm parasite, cats can become home to them too.  Treating a cat that already has a heartworm infection tends to be more a question of monitoring and support rather than any attempt at a cure.  It is though relatively easy to prevent the condition by using a preventative heartworm medicine for cats.

There are currentñy two forms of heartworm medicine for felines that are widely used.  The first is the monthly heartworm pill, such as Heartgard.  The second choice which is growing in popularity is the topical heartworm treatment such as Advantage Multi and Revolution for Cats.

Whichever you choose will make no difference to the degree of protection offered.  Both types of medicine work in a similar way by destroying any larval heartworms that have infiltrated the cat’s system during the month prior to treatment.  Both types of medication completely remove the risk of heartworm disease providing they are used correctly.  So the decision about which to use is more a matter of personal preference.  And, since both sorts can offer control of different additional parasites that is the key consideration when deciding on a particular type of heartworm medicine for your cat.

Many pet owners prefer to use a topical treatment because these are often easier to use as cats are notoriously fussy about taking medication in tablet form.  As this type of treatment can also control fleas and other external parasites it negates the need for an additional flea control method and so can make life much easier, and perhaps a little cheaper too for the cat owner.

Researching the different options available is a must when embarking upon a treatment regime.  Your vet may be able to offer some useful advice if you do not find all the answers you need online.  But we do recommend you buy online simply because the prices can be so much more competitive than those offered locally by veterinary clinics themselves.

Heartworm Medicine for Cats is a highly regulated field of pet medications and it is important that you understand exactly how to use the product you choose correctly.  But by ordering from Canadian pet pharmacists you can benefit from reduced costs and prescription free purchases.

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