Heartgard only covers heartworm and intestinal parasites. If you want flea, tick and heartworm protection we recommend you Simparica Trio or Nexgard Spectra.
By Susan A.on 14 Sep 2025
Question:
Does this work on whip worm?
Answer:
Heartgard is not advised for Whip worm. Heartgard gives protection against heartworm, it also protects from hookworm and roundworm.
By Cinaron 08 Feb 2024
Question:
Can I use this medicine for 10month puppy 4.8 kg?
Answer:
HEARTGARD is safe to use in dogs 6 weeks of age and older, so you can use this product on your pupy.
By 김현주on 08 May 2022
Question:
Can this be used for Scabies? Can it be used along with Stronghold?
Answer:
Heartgard will not treat scabies, however it is safe to use with Stronghold / Revolution.
By Nancy R.on 17 Nov 2021
Question:
do the chewables have to be chewed in order to work? can I just make the dogs swallow them in order to still be effective?
Answer:
It will be effective as long as it goes to your dog's stomach, however it is quiet sizeable tablet, it would be difficult to swallow.