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07-08-2009, 03:59 PM | #1 |
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| I forgot to Give Tucker his Heartgard!!! So, I completely blanked Tucker's Heartgard plus in June! He's supposed to get it the 28th each month and I totally blanked it. I remembered today and gave it to him right away. But now I'm concerned Does anyone know how long it takes for the medicine to wear off? Could it have worn off in the days between when I should have given it and when I did? If he got bit by a mosquito could he now be at risk of having gotten heartworm? I did a bit of research on the net but didn't find much. any info on this would be much appreciated. Thank you!!!
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07-08-2009, 04:04 PM | #2 |
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| I have been late by a week and the vet said mine would be okay as they have been on it for quite some time. You should be fine at barely over a week late. I think more than that, they recommend a new heartworm test.
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07-08-2009, 04:05 PM | #3 |
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| The grace period is at least 15 days with Heartgard. He is just fine.
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07-08-2009, 04:06 PM | #4 |
I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member | I did the same thing last month, and was close to 2 weeks late when I remembered. I did lots of research on the subject, and called my vet and also had a friend check with their vet, and the consensus was the same, if you miss a dose, give as soon as you remember, and go back to the previous schedule, do not make a new schedule that is a month from today, but go back to the old schedule. The way the cycle of eggs progress, you are safest by doing it this way, and with my particular brand, Tri-heart plus, there is no worry about over-dosing either, so I could safely give in 2 weeks again without worry. You might want to check with your vet to be sure. I use that e-mail reminder service, but they keep mailing me the reminder earlier and earlier, I just want a day's notice, not a 2 week notice.
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07-09-2009, 07:36 AM | #5 |
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| Thank you! Thank you everyone who replied! I feel so much better now! Okay, so I need to give it again in July, not wait until August 8th, right? I'll do whatever I need to. I just can't believe I forgot.
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07-09-2009, 08:03 AM | #6 |
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| I forgot Jackson's too! I just gave it to him yesterday, he was about 2 weeks late on his heartworm medicine. He's on K9 Advantix though for fleas & ticks and it also repels mosquitoes (who carry the heartworm disease) so I like having that added layer of protection. I can't believe I forgot though.
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07-09-2009, 08:06 AM | #7 |
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| Yes, absolutely don't wait til Aug. I write it on all of the pages on my calender. My guys get it on the 1st. So each 1st it says Heartworm pill. It is easy to forget we all get so busy. I write it on there so then I don't have to think about it. When I turn the page it's right there. Good Luck your baby should be fine.
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07-10-2009, 06:26 AM | #8 |
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| I just ran across another thread on Heartworm Medications. There was some info there that said even every other month would still be effective with the heartworm meds we have. This sort of gave me a chill because if every other month would be good enough and the pill I give mine is really good enough for a dog 4 times their size.....how much extra med am I giving? Sounds like way too much.
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07-10-2009, 09:54 AM | #9 | |
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07-10-2009, 10:07 AM | #10 | |
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07-10-2009, 10:20 AM | #11 | |
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07-10-2009, 11:46 AM | #12 |
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07-10-2009, 01:16 PM | #15 | |
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HEARTGARD Plus should be given at monthly intervals during the period of the year development of adult heartworms.when mosquitoes (vectors), potentially carrying infective heartworm larvae, are active. The initial dose must be given within a month (30 days) after the dog’s first exposure to mosquitoes. The final dose must be given within a month (30 days) after the dog’s last exposure to mosquitoes. When replacing another heartworm preventive product in a heartworm disease prevention program, the first dose of HEARTGARD Plus must be given within a month (30 days) of the last dose of the former medication. If the interval between doses exceeds a month (30 days), the efficacy of ivermectin can be reduced. Therefore, for optimal performance, the Chewable must be given once a month on or about the same day of the month. If treatment is delayed, whether by a few days or many, immediate treatment with HEARTGARD Plus and resumption of the recommended dosing regimen will minimize the opportunity for the It says to resume the recommended dosing regimen (which is once a month), it does not say to resume your dosing schedule. If you have a 5# Yorkie, the HG Plus dose is for dogs up to 25#. He's already getting 5 times the amount he needs. You give him a dose today. Today's dose kills any larvae in his skin (tissue stage). The larvae stay in the skin for 2 months if not treated. Once you dose your dog, all the larvae die. He does not need another dose for another 30 days. Giving him another dose in 2 or 3 weeks will do nothing, because the dose you gave today has killed them all. If he gets bitten and is Heartworm infected in 2 weeks, the dose you give 30 days after today's dose kills them all. Hope this helps...
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