The Best Prevention Is A Healthy Lifestyle with the elimination of over vaccinating and chemicals as well as a species appropriate (raw meat, bone and organ)diet. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, 65% of adverse drug reactions and 48% of all reported deaths resulting from drug reactions are caused by heartworm preventatives. The potential side effects of Ivermectin (the active ingredient in Heartgard) include liver problems, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, depression, lethargy, skin eruptions, seizures, tremors, paralysis, autoimmune disorders, thyroid problems, fever, weakness, dizziness, coughing, nose bleeds, difficulty breathing, pneumonia, irritability, sudden aggressive behavior, nerve damage, fertility problems, and sudden death.
These drugs weaken your pet's immune system which recognizes the chemicals as poison. The body works hard to eliminate the toxins and major organs, like the liver and kidneys, are taxed.
Part of the veterinary industry has acknowledged these dangers. These "alternative vets" are open to natural, safe and effective alternatives. Many of these vets believe that the long-term use of heartworm prevention drugs are a link in the chain of diseases such as arthritis, liver and kidney diseases, skin allergies, and many types of cancers.
When your dog is on Heartworm pills or chews (all pesticides), mosquitoes will still be attracted to your dog and will still bite them. The key is to get the blood of your pet in a healthy enough condition that the mosquitoes won't want it. Healthy dogs actually have a bitter tasting blood to parasites. Un-healthy dog's blood is more attractive them and may taste sweet to them.With proper carnivore nutrition, they will develop and maintain a strong immune system. It is pretty rare for most parasites/worms to kill dogs. They will die eventually when their environment is not conducive to their own life and perpetuation. However, remember, if your dog has a low immune system, the parasites they may be host to are more likely to reproduce and take over with an infestation and could with time kill off their host.
Heartworm Prevention Package
Para-Cleanse 60 ct. Capsules: Helps to eliminate internal parasites including tape worm, hook worm, round worm, heart worm, Coccidia, Giardia. Restores digestive health, cleanses and detoxifies the blood while treating worms. Promotes digestive health and detoxification, reduces yeast and supports a strong healthy immune system.
Heaven Sent All Natural Flea & Tick Spray with 100% Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils ,2.5ph Fresh Hypochlorous Acid water and 11.5ph Alkaline water will not only condition your pets fur and skin, it will repel those pesky pests while your outdoors playing. This spray is all natural with high quality, batch tested pure essential oils. No cheap ingredients, no chemical additives, no harmful ingredients.
Homeopathic Nosodes
Included in your pets holistic health program will strengthen the immunity to heartworms. A nosode can be described as an “Oral Vaccine” in the sense that its purpose is to “immunize” the body against a specific disease.
Amber Naturals HWF Helps support normal cardiovascular function by cleansing foreign contaminates left by environmental stressors.
A natural blend of carefully selected herbs, HWF may provide a natural way of helping your dog maintain optimum health by supporting normal daily functions of the cardiovascular system, and assisting the body by synergistically working with the organs to detox unwanted contaminants.