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02-11-2015, 12:23 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Ny
Posts: 30
| Heart Worm Medication Can anyone please recommend a good safe heart worm medication for a small 5 lb yorkie? I heard some can CAUSE diarrhea. Thanks so much! |
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02-11-2015, 04:51 AM | #2 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Lancaster County, PA
Posts: 162
| I use Heartgard and my yorkie is 5 Ib. Whatever medication you decide on just make sure you never give it on an empty stomach. |
02-11-2015, 06:32 AM | #3 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Northern VA
Posts: 3,192
| I use Sentinel for my two. (Magnus 16 lbs, Zoey 5.5 lbs) From what I've been reading, some dogs have certain reactions and some don't to different brands. Hope you find the right one for your furbutt! |
02-11-2015, 06:37 AM | #4 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Delaware
Posts: 2,663
| Dutch gets a shot that last 6 months for her heartworm |
02-11-2015, 06:48 AM | #5 |
YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ocala, FL
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| I'm switching to Heartgard today without flea prevention. Unfortunately finances have become a major issue and this was much less expensive. I got a 6 month supply for $35, less than what two months of Advantage Multi or Trifexus was costing me. I was told that if fleas became an issue I could just give him a single dose of Nexguard. He was vaccinated yesterday so I'm holding off on the heartworm meds until today. He weighs 7 lbs. |
02-11-2015, 10:11 AM | #6 |
Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md
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| I hope that's not the one that as been considered dangerous. What is the name of it?
__________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart! |
02-12-2015, 07:20 AM | #7 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Ny
Posts: 30
| I appreciate the feedback I very much appreciate all the feedback. I was using Heartgard prior to my yorkie having bouts of diarrhea...but I stopped it for the winter and then she came down with the diarrhea about a month later... I want to do what is healthiest for her. |
02-12-2015, 09:42 AM | #8 | |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Delaware
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Another thing to add on my list of things to worry about | |
02-12-2015, 10:19 AM | #9 | |
Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md
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| Quote:
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...-proheart.html http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gen...proheart6.html
__________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart! | |
02-12-2015, 10:19 AM | #10 |
Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md
Posts: 23,247
| Heartworm preventive should be given year round.
__________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart! |
02-12-2015, 10:48 AM | #11 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: USA
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| Cali is under 4 pounds - we use Revolution monthly.
__________________ . Cali , and Cali's keeper and staff, Jay No, not a "mini" Yorkie - She loves to motor in her Mini Cooper car |
02-12-2015, 11:26 AM | #12 |
YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Urbana, IL USA
Posts: 3,648
| We also use Revolution on Bella. It's a topical. She's a little itchy on her neck for about 5 to 10 minutes as it dries on her skin, but she hasn't had any other adverse side effects. It is available for dogs under 5 pounds, unlike some of the other heartworm medications. |
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