Cheap Heartgard

By J. Everett Myers

For cat and dog lovers everywhere, heartworms are serious threat. And we all know that nothing helps to prevent heartworms, hookworms and roundworms like Heartgard Plus.

But...it's expensive. So what can you do? The way I see it, pet owners have two options: 1) You can shop around for discounts or 2) You can buy generic Heartgard.

Discount Heartgard is still Heartgard, only for less. It still prevents mosquito-born heartworms, at up to 40% less than full price. The key to finding good, discounts is to shop around.

Pull out your local YellowPages: many pet stores compete for lowest prices. Ask your friends and family where they shop. Or you can shop online for discounts. Because of lower overhead, many online stores may be able to offer you things like better discounts and free shipping.

Know, however, that even online sites will require proof of prescription before they will ship you medicine.

Generic Heartgard

Your second money-saving option is to buy generic Heartgard. Generic Heartgard is available at almost half the cost of branded Heartgard and can be found both on and offline, in stores all across the country.

Many generic Heartgards still employ Invermectin as their chief ingredient and are just as effective. Just be sure-before you buy anything-that the generic brand you are considering is registered and FDA approved.

Be sure to check the 'filler' ingredients (the ingredients not used in branded Heartgard). (Some filler ingredients may be toxic for your pet.)

Compare the dosage levels. The metric dosages used in some generic medicines can be confusing, and could lead to an overdose (or underdose) if given to your pet.

The availability of generic or discount Heartgard-at almost half the price-is extremely tempting. But it may not be worth the risk. And it may not be worth the money you save. It is always sound advice to check with your veterinarian before treating your pet with any medicine.

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