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Sunnie · 06-02-2008, 08:21 PM

We are getting ready to travel to Kansas City with 4 of our furkids. After the meetup we will be heading to Texas for a couple of days then on to Phoenix, then home. Today I had Sunshine in to the vet for a re-check of her eye. While I was there I mentioned our trip and she said I should bring them all in and get them on heartworm medication since we will be going to Texas. We don't have a heartworm problem here where I live so there has never been a need for them to be on medication. I don't want to endanger my dogs, but is it really neccesary for them to go on heartworm medication for a 2 day trip? If so, what kind should they get? I have heard so many pros and cons and do not want to end up with sick dogs from the medication while travelling. Any input? Thanks

06-02-2008, 08:21 PM	#1
Sunnie Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: So. California Posts: 4,057	Question about heartworm medication We are getting ready to travel to Kansas City with 4 of our furkids. After the meetup we will be heading to Texas for a couple of days then on to Phoenix, then home. Today I had Sunshine in to the vet for a re-check of her eye. While I was there I mentioned our trip and she said I should bring them all in and get them on heartworm medication since we will be going to Texas. We don't have a heartworm problem here where I live so there has never been a need for them to be on medication. I don't want to endanger my dogs, but is it really neccesary for them to go on heartworm medication for a 2 day trip? If so, what kind should they get? I have heard so many pros and cons and do not want to end up with sick dogs from the medication while travelling. Any input? Thanks __________________ Sonya, Owned by Ladybug, Tilly, Sunshine, Beamer, Rainbow, Sonny and Righteous RIP Sunnie (11/12/2003-7/31/2009)