The Use Of Heart Worm Meds - YorkieTalk.com Forums

grandmatoall · 07-17-2008, 01:05 PM

I talked to my vet about putting my 3 on Heart Worm Medications. She said not to. Heartworms are not a problem in this area. (South Western Idaho). If we would travel then we should come in and get something.

What do you guys think?

Jody Renfroe · 07-17-2008, 01:13 PM

Living in Central Florida, Scooter has to be on heartworm medication, because we have mosquitoes the size of planes. However, I have had him on HeartGard and twice after taking it, within a couple of hours, he started throwing up and continued to throw up for quite some time. I'm going to change him to Interceptor at our next vet visit. If you are going to be traveling anywhere in the South, they definitely need to be protected. I've seen a dog suffering from heartworms, and it is terrible!!!!

Judy in Waco · 07-17-2008, 01:13 PM

Wow! I can't imagine a vet saying that because heartworms can be so deadly for our little guys.

But, I am in an area that has a real problem with heartworms, so IDK.

yoyo27 · 07-17-2008, 01:17 PM

Most area in some states have had alot of flooding this year. I would think if you were traveling you would want it. I'm telling you that they are saying misquetoes are so bad this year from all the water and some have found that IL has had west nile. They are thinking that they will be caring many diseases. I would say protect your puppies and dogs. Heartworms can be really bad. I just make sure I don't give anything but one thing at a time to the dogs, shots or whatever. That way there little systems aren't overloaded.

Ellie May · 07-17-2008, 01:24 PM

If there have been zero reported cases in your area, I wouldn't use it.
I think it is moving West though, so maybe look on Google to see if there any cases in your area? If there are, I'd use it.

grandmatoall · 07-17-2008, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by yoyo27

Most area in some states have had alot of flooding this year. I would think if you were traveling you would want it. I'm telling you that they are saying misquetoes are so bad this year from all the water and some have found that IL has had west nile. They are thinking that they will be caring many diseases. I would say protect your puppies and dogs. Heartworms can be really bad. I just make sure I don't give anything but one thing at a time to the dogs, shots or whatever. That way there little systems aren't overloaded.

They have found West Nile in this area, this year. So I should treat them???? I want them safe.

We aren't planning on doing any traveling. But that doesn't mean someone else, who may be visiting this area doesn't have it.

chachi · 07-17-2008, 01:27 PM

If they have found west nile in your area then you have mosquitos and I would treat them

Ellie May · 07-17-2008, 01:41 PM

Mosquito-borne Dog Heartworm Disease
The map says you do have it there.
I'd use preventative.

grandmatoall · 07-17-2008, 02:07 PM

Thank you.. You guys are great! I will be going to pick some up.

YorkieChick1 · 07-17-2008, 10:06 PM

I live in the SF Bay Area, CA and have had Yorkies for 18 years and none of mine have been on heartworm preventatives and I travel with them and everything and have never had a problem. Heartworm medicine is a very toxic chemical if your dogs don't need it. Unless you have a vet who is ill informed, they would know what you need in your area and I would go by what they say.

Sunnie · 07-17-2008, 10:19 PM

I live in an area where there hasn't been a case of heartworms in years. BUT that being said, my vet put mine on heartworm medication last month (just a single dose) because we were travelling to Kansas City and Texas. They do not need to continue it now.

Ellie May · 07-18-2008, 03:44 AM

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Originally Posted by YorkieChick1

I live in the SF Bay Area, CA and have had Yorkies for 18 years and none of mine have been on heartworm preventatives and I travel with them and everything and have never had a problem. Heartworm medicine is a very toxic chemical if your dogs don't need it. Unless you have a vet who is ill informed, they would know what you need in your area and I would go by what they say.

Come to think of it, I agree with this post.
Although I would be nervous not to use it, if you live in one of those areas of Idaho where there isn't any heartworm activity, your vet might be right. If they really don't think you need it, maybe you don't. If I decided to go with the vet's recommendations, I would want to be notified of any cases in the area though.

LuvMySissy · 07-18-2008, 04:41 AM

I wouldn't use it if your vet says you are in area that doesn't need it. This is one med that vets really push hard, so if your vet isn't and you trust him/her, I'd forgo the meds unless you will be traveling to another region - and then it is a single dose.

Ellie May · 07-18-2008, 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Sunnie

I live in an area where there hasn't been a case of heartworms in years. BUT that being said, my vet put mine on heartworm medication last month (just a single dose) because we were travelling to Kansas City and Texas. They do not need to continue it now.

Did you give it before you left or after you came back?

sweetneas · 07-18-2008, 05:08 AM

We definitely have to use it here. As someone said, we have mosquitoes as big as planes, also.

07-17-2008, 01:05 PM	#1
grandmatoall I Love My Babies Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Nampa, Idaho Posts: 1,375 Blog Entries: 1	The Use Of Heart Worm Meds I talked to my vet about putting my 3 on Heart Worm Medications. She said not to. Heartworms are not a problem in this area. (South Western Idaho). If we would travel then we should come in and get something. What do you guys think? __________________ "Bobbi, Proud Mom To: TJ , Sandy & Dexter Yorkies & Grandkids - Make My Heart Smile http://www.freekibble.com/images/sha...lue-194x67.gif

07-17-2008, 01:13 PM	#2
Jody Renfroe YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 1,375	Living in Central Florida, Scooter has to be on heartworm medication, because we have mosquitoes the size of planes. However, I have had him on HeartGard and twice after taking it, within a couple of hours, he started throwing up and continued to throw up for quite some time. I'm going to change him to Interceptor at our next vet visit. If you are going to be traveling anywhere in the South, they definitely need to be protected. I've seen a dog suffering from heartworms, and it is terrible!!!! __________________ Scooter's Mom: PROUD MEMBER OF THE SPOILED ROTTEN CLUB

07-17-2008, 01:13 PM	#3
Judy in Waco Gizzy & Kandi spoil me Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 7,082	Wow! I can't imagine a vet saying that because heartworms can be so deadly for our little guys. But, I am in an area that has a real problem with heartworms, so IDK. __________________ Gizmo and Kandi's Judy Gizmo's dogster page http://www.dogster.com/dogs/566216 Kandi's dogster page http://www.dogster.com/dogs/921582

07-17-2008, 01:17 PM	#4
yoyo27 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,701	Most area in some states have had alot of flooding this year. I would think if you were traveling you would want it. I'm telling you that they are saying misquetoes are so bad this year from all the water and some have found that IL has had west nile. They are thinking that they will be caring many diseases. I would say protect your puppies and dogs. Heartworms can be really bad. I just make sure I don't give anything but one thing at a time to the dogs, shots or whatever. That way there little systems aren't overloaded. __________________ http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/h...yoo/mopork.gif My Turkeys: Zoie Cali, Cinnamon

07-17-2008, 01:24 PM	#5
Ellie May YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 6,585	If there have been zero reported cases in your area, I wouldn't use it. I think it is moving West though, so maybe look on Google to see if there any cases in your area? If there are, I'd use it. __________________ Crystal and Ellie May

07-17-2008, 01:27 PM	#7
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 23,257	If they have found west nile in your area then you have mosquitos and I would treat them __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

07-17-2008, 01:41 PM	#8
Ellie May YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 6,585	Mosquito-borne Dog Heartworm Disease The map says you do have it there. I'd use preventative. __________________ Crystal and Ellie May

07-17-2008, 02:07 PM	#9
grandmatoall I Love My Babies Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Nampa, Idaho Posts: 1,375 Blog Entries: 1	Thank you.. You guys are great! I will be going to pick some up. __________________ "Bobbi, Proud Mom To: TJ , Sandy & Dexter Yorkies & Grandkids - Make My Heart Smile http://www.freekibble.com/images/sha...lue-194x67.gif

07-17-2008, 10:06 PM	#10
YorkieChick1 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 1,870	I live in the SF Bay Area, CA and have had Yorkies for 18 years and none of mine have been on heartworm preventatives and I travel with them and everything and have never had a problem. Heartworm medicine is a very toxic chemical if your dogs don't need it. Unless you have a vet who is ill informed, they would know what you need in your area and I would go by what they say. __________________ Nanci 's her furbabies!! http://www.dogster.com/dogs/434890 Brooke Mindy BooBoo And My Chichis: Baby & Bitsy There's nothing that brightens my day more than a puppy kiss!

07-17-2008, 10:19 PM	#11
Sunnie Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: So. California Posts: 2,943	I live in an area where there hasn't been a case of heartworms in years. BUT that being said, my vet put mine on heartworm medication last month (just a single dose) because we were travelling to Kansas City and Texas. They do not need to continue it now. __________________ Sonya, Owned by Ladybug, Tilly, Sunnie, Sunshine, Beamer, and Rainbow

07-18-2008, 04:41 AM	#13
LuvMySissy Luv my Angel, too! Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 8,201	I wouldn't use it if your vet says you are in area that doesn't need it. This is one med that vets really push hard, so if your vet isn't and you trust him/her, I'd forgo the meds unless you will be traveling to another region - and then it is a single dose. __________________ Jodie, Sissy & Angel Proudly dressin' your furkids at: www.sissyangelwear.com Members of the CRAZY Club!

07-18-2008, 05:08 AM	#15
sweetneas Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Denison, TX Posts: 290	We definitely have to use it here. As someone said, we have mosquitoes as big as planes, also. __________________ Pepper's Mommy