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Originally Posted by BabieChloe  My baby is going to get her rabies shot soon and since the weather will be getting warmer she will be outside more than she is now.. and there will be a lot of Mosquitos outside. My vet wanted to give Chloe some pills, but I don't want to give her anything that isn't natural or something I don't know fully about. Do you give your baby anything for heartworm and flea prevention? I saw pictures of heart worm and knowing how many Mosquitos are out in the summer.. It scared me. I definitely think I need to protect my baby. |
Yes, you need heartworm protection. I use Revolution, which is a topical (externally applied drops), and also kills fleas and internal parasites. It also comes in doses for dogs under 5 pounds. The only side effect Bella had was itching for about 15 minutes after it was applied. You have to be sure the drops make contact with the skin underneath the hair, and allow it to dry before you let the dog run off (takes about 5 minutes to dry), because the dog will be trying to rub it off.