03-08-2014, 03:45 PM
|
#68 |
| Yorkie mom of 4
Donating YT Member
Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md
Posts: 23,249
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by BrooklynBlues  The heartworm medicines are a scam. The educated way to deal with the heartworm threat is to test your dog for heartworms three times a year (i.e. once every 4 months).
If the test results continue to be negative, there is no reason to give the dog heartworm medication EVER.
If a test is positive, give your dog a regular dose of ivermectin, and that will take care of the larvae. Remember, 4 months is not enough for adult heartworms to develop, so the treatment will be the same as the so called "preventative."
More reading: Are drug companies honest about heartworm? | You do know if your dog gets heart worms the treatment can kill them and if they do survive they will be left with heart issues if not other issues. The smart thing is preventive once a month it's much safer and smarter.
__________________  Taylor  My babies Joey, Penny , Ollie & Dixie   Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart! |
|  |