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Originally Posted by mscat  Is it safer to consult our vet, and give them what he suggests? Are the above meds all over the counter? Are theiir any side effects to these meds you have to watch for? And are these medications expensive ? If you give a pill once a month for a year and have 2 dogs , approx. what would this cost? |
You should always consult your vet when making a decision like this.
None of these drugs are over the counter. They are sold by vets after a heartworm test is performed (usually not considered a good idea to give some preventatives if it's possible that the dog is heartworm positive). Annual testing should be done if a dog is on heartworm preventative.
Yes, all drugs have side effects. There might be a list on the package insert. Relatively speaking, they are generally considered safe.
They are not too expensive.
If I had two dogs on Interceptor year-round, it would be about $110 plus testing which is $25 (here anyway) give or take per dog.