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.
A heartworm test for dogs is helpful in detection of the parasites known as dirofilaria immitis, commonly referred to as heartworm. This parasite is detected in the bloodstream of dogs and is known to cause symptoms such as weight loss, appetite loss, coughing, breathing difficulties and heart disease.