Dog heartworm medicine

[Soccer Princess]

Does anyone know if heartguard expires and how long after it is purchased? If I purchase a box now, will it still be okay to give our dog this time next year? Thanks!

 

[DawnCt1]

there is an expiration date on each package. if you purchase it from the vet, ask when it expires. if you purchase on line, call the 800 number and ask them the same thing. i have had heartgard last a couple of years but if it is dated sooner rather than later, your shelf time will be less. right now i am using sentinal. it expired on 08/06 but it will be effective for the rest of this year.

 

[Aimeedyan]

Yes, it does expire. Some of the online pet med companies have been found to be selling expired medication so be overly cautious if using one. There are only 1-2 online sources I would use to buy that medication due to the high risk. Heartworm med also has to be stored at a proper temp or it goes bad.

Your vet can tell you the expiration date on the box before you buy. =)

 

[Soccer Princess]

Thanks -- anyone heard anything about PetCareRX??

 

[Swimnoid]

Oh! Thanks! you just reminded me its time to give Koala her dose!