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Originally Posted by Britster  I don't mess around with heartworms. I am much more lax when it comes to the flea/tick topical meds. I don't like putting chemicals on him every 30 days so I spread it out until I see a tick. (I tend to do every other month in warmer months, and not give it at all in the colder temps). But ticks/fleas are a heck of a lot easier to deal with than heartworms. I also do not believe in yearly vaccines (or even every 3 years as AAHA protocol is) and I do believe any vet who is doing yearly vaccines is in it for the money. No doubt. But heartworm meds? Doubt it.
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I agree. I will never play with heartworms. I do skip flea treatments because I honestly never see them. I used to...for many years I used Advantage and had no issues.
As for your vet comment...I agree...either that (money) OR they are not up to date...and in either case I would run. They definitely are not into HW preventatives for the money...it is a very, very real threat.