Heartgard

When giving medications to dogs, extreme care should also be done so that only the appropriate dose will be given to the dog. Dogs, just like other mammals, may be sensitive to medications, thus, there are times that dose computations are based on the dog’s weight to prevent overdose.

Heartgard overdose is not a common issue when administering this medication, but it is not impossible. Heartgard overdose is not commonly heard of because Heartgard has been tested to have a high range of efficiency in killing the heartworm larva without being toxic to the dog.

When Heartgard overdose happens, it is possible that the dog will experience muscle problems and central nervous system failure, which, if severe can lead to the dog’s death. Let us look at some ways on how to prevent Heartgard overdose.

To prevent Heartgard overdose, make sure that you monitor the dog while it is taking the medication. The whole tablet has to be eaten by the dog. If your dog was not able to eat the entire dose, you will have to give an additional amount of the drug. To minimize the possibility of Heartgard overdose, the additional amount of the drug that you should re-administer should only be approximately equal to the lost dose.

Keep track of your dog’s medication regimen to prevent Heartgard overdose. Heartgard has to be taken every month for twelve months to ensure maximum potency and complete eradication of the heartworm parasite. It is best to keep this in a calendar of along with your dog’s health records so that you can monitor when your dog’s next dose should be given.

Preventing Heartgard overdose also includes following the veterinarians instructions on administering the medication. Some dos, particularly the collie and other herding dogs are more sensitive to Heartgard that other dog breeds. Therefore, they are the ones most likely to have a Heartgard overdose. It is best that, before you administer Heartgard, you consult your dog’s veterinarian.

Heartgard overdose can be as dangerous as giving a low dose of Heartgard, which will not be effective against the dog’s infections. An insufficiently low dose of Heartgard will not be enough to kill the heartworm larva and stop it’s growth into the adult stage. When your dog has worms, these parasites tend to compete with the dog for its nutritional requirements making your dog weak and sick.

Proper care should be taken so that you can prevent Heartgard overdose, as well as under dosage of the drug, which can both be fatal to your dog.

Tags: Pet Meds, Heartworms, Cat Meds, Cat, Dog Meds