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Originally Posted by Kaacey  All Vet would say ...give her Sentinal Heartworm Rx. But isn't this a different Bug aka worm than what she has?? |
Sorry, did not see your answer about prescribed treatment by vet. Here is a link to Sentinel.
More Questions About Sentinel Flea and Heartworm Medication for Dogs | Amanda K. Jones
Is there another vet in your vet's practice that can be consulted who could give you more info?
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Originally Posted by chachi Yes but does that heartworm preventative treat other kinds of worms too some do. I dont use that one to know for sure |
You're right; it does treat other types of worms. Some heartworm meds contain ivermectin, which some resources say is the preferred treatment for threadworms. I'm not sure if the recommended dosage is the same dosage in the heartworm meds though (didn't look). Sentinel contains a different active ingredient. I am not sure if it can be used to treat threadworm (not in vet med). The link I posted states some of the different types of worms that can be treated w Sentinel.
I think in the other link I posted from Merck it recommends ivermectin.