Revolution Dog: Heart Worm Marvel Pet Med For Dogs.

Mosquitoes are known to transmit the parasite known as the heartworm among its hosts, and Revolution is the most popular combined flea and anti-heartworm medication.

Heartworms in canines are a kind of filaris (a long thin worm), and despite being best known for being found in dogs, heartworms can affect a wide variety of other animals, from cats and ferrets to sea lions and even people.

The heartworm's name was derived from the fact that its reproductive cycle's last stage occurs within the heart of its host.

If untreated, the animal will find exertion more difficult and may faint under physical strain or undergo extreme breathlessness.

Eventually the animal can die of heart failure or failure of the kidneys, lungs and liver as the parasites also damage these organs.

Heartworm is treatable, but it can take 18 months or longer.

This is usually comprised of several courses of highly potent anti-heartworm medications, including the use of a dangerous arsenic compound, to kill the parasites. In some cases, surgery may be necessary; each of these options may cause the animal great suffering.

For the vast majority of the infection, you may not notice any symptoms.

A dog heartworm may take 6 to 7 months to move from introduction to the animal's system via mosquito bite, to its eventual landing in the heart.

When mature, the females can reach 30cm in length while the males tend more toward 23cm.

After 7 months, mating will have occurred and the females will have started producing microfilariae.

Though heart worms used to only affect the warmer climates in southern parts of the world, they now affect any place that is habitable for mosquitoes.

Prevention measures for heartworms is typically a monthly Prophylactic, such as Revolution dog which contains selamectin - a broad spectrum anti parasite medication.

Revolution is popular for its ease of use, its relative inexpensiveness, and its effectiveness.

Milbemycin is the active ingredient in Inteceptor, and ProHeart utilizes moxidectin to kill the parasites.

Heartworm and other parasites can be treated by using a topical application such as Revolution for pets, which is not only a heartworm control, but also a program of flea control and parasite control.

Thankfully, heartworm protection is very effective, so there is no need for your pet to be negatively affected. You can consult with your vet and get them to check your pet.

First, diagnosis is commonly made by a blood test, then medications are given for the cure and prevention of the infection.

If your animal is found to be infected, an x-ray will show the extent of the damage that has been caused.

Get informed by discussing canine heartworm with your vet at your dog's next visit.

Treatment of a heartworm infestation can exceed thousands of dollars, and may not always be effective.

Revolution heartworm will be cheaper and much better for your pet not to risk their health by short term economy.