Newman's Own is a food company founded by actor Paul Newman and author A.E. Hotchner in 1982. The company gives 100% of the after-tax profits from the sale of its products to Newman's Own Foundation which in turn, gives the money to various educational and charitable organizations. In 1982, Newman summarized his initial intentions regarding distribution of his company's profits: My profits will be divided between a number of tax-deductible charities and causes, some church-related, others for c
Typically, you should begin heartworm treatment in puppies around 6 to 8 weeks of age, although some heartworm preventatives are suitable for even younger dogs. Once a dog reaches 6 months of age, however, you should not begin a preventative cycle without first having your dog tested for infection.
The most commonly prescribed heartworm pills for dogs are Heartgard, Heartgard Plus and Interceptor. Both Heartgard Plus and Interceptor also protect dogs from roundworms and hookworms. Tri-Heart Plus is a generic, less-expensive heartworm preventative that, according to Doctors Foster and Smith, has the exact formulation as Heartgard and is just as effective at treating heartworms.