Heartworm Meds
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Wow...I don't think I've heard of interceptor...I'm going to ask my vet about it tomorrow...
Someone mentioned it was safer than heartguard? why is that? What is the difference? I was thinking of switching to the heartguard for the rest of the summer...but I'd like to know more about the interceptor...
Someone mentioned it was safer than heartguard? why is that? What is the difference? I was thinking of switching to the heartguard for the rest of the summer...but I'd like to know more about the interceptor...
It is correct that heartworms cause horrible disease, but not every dog is at risk for infection, and frequent dosing with chemicals can be just as harmful, causing a pet to die. Heartworm preventives aren't without risk either!
After doing some thorough research, I have made the conscious decision not to use a HW preventive for now, since there is only a minuscule chance that my dog would actually become infected.
I do have a HW test done every 6 months though.
After doing some thorough research, I have made the conscious decision not to use a HW preventive for now, since there is only a minuscule chance that my dog would actually become infected.
I do have a HW test done every 6 months though.
I hate having to use the meds...but I'm afraid...when I go camping there are mosquitos around..and last time messina had bumps all over her. I'm not sure what the heartworm risks are like in Ontario...and its hard to find out...vets don't have records really...
I went to the vet and got the heartguard plus...I only use heartworm meds when I really have to...when I go camping...so this year I've only used three doses and the forth one will be for august...and that's it for me...
Does anyone know of any reliable holistic alternatives to heartworm prevention? I'd be interested in reading up on it...
I went to the vet and got the heartguard plus...I only use heartworm meds when I really have to...when I go camping...so this year I've only used three doses and the forth one will be for august...and that's it for me...
Does anyone know of any reliable holistic alternatives to heartworm prevention? I'd be interested in reading up on it...
Google "natural hw prevention" and you will get a few ideas, but I'm iffy on them and I know of a holistic vet who worries about the dosages, if the owner will do it right, etc so never would recommend them.
Jackson - there was a shot (Proheart 6) that was suppose to prevent HW for 6 months, but it was recalled. I wouldn't go that route, even if another came back on the market.
Jackson - there was a shot (Proheart 6) that was suppose to prevent HW for 6 months, but it was recalled. I wouldn't go that route, even if another came back on the market.