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09-28-2017, 11:17 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: NJ
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| Problems With Heartworm Oral Medication Does anyone's yorkie get digestive issues once a month, after the administration of a heartworm medication? I tried most of them, same reaction. Vet tried to convince me it couldn't be and diagnosed her with pancreatitis, but later full screen blood work ruled this out. I'm at my wit's end and want to discontinue the meds, but I live in a climate where 5 to 6 months of the year we have mosquitoes. I once tried a flea/tick topical, and my dog had an adverse reaction to it, so I wouldn't be inclined to use a topical heartworm either. Any holistic or natural approaches to this problem to prevent heartworm? |
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09-28-2017, 09:24 PM | #2 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: ME
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| For yorkies that have sensitive stomach there is the non flavored heartgard (not the chews) they use that one in dogs with food allergies. Also there is topical Revolution that some Internal Medicine doctors use for dogs prone to pancreatitis. |
09-29-2017, 03:15 AM | #3 |
Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md
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| Have you tried giving it after a meal? You tried interceptor and heartguard? A holistic approach really isn’t going to protect them and they should be getting it all year.
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09-29-2017, 04:44 AM | #4 |
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| Yes I have always given it after her dinner meal. I'm still going without from Oct. or maybe Nov. until end of March. If she doesn't get sick once a month over this time, then it will be conclusive it is the medication. If she does, then the medication will not be the cause. |
09-29-2017, 07:19 AM | #5 |
Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator | Which heartworm med are you using? It could be as simple as just switching to a different preventive.
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09-29-2017, 07:31 AM | #6 |
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| There are no holistic treatments to prevent heartworms. I have had many pups and have never had any issues with Heartgard or Sentinel....those are the ones I use and have been for many years. it is highly unlikely your pup is having issues due to any heartworm prevention....you need to look at other possible causes such as food and/or treats.....or chews. Here is a link that will give you the information you need regarding the risk of heartworms...definitely not a good idea to leave your pup unprotected. The treatment if they contract heartworms is horrible and expensive....and it can kill them. https://www.heartwormsociety.org/ It only takes one mosquito bite.
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09-29-2017, 07:36 AM | #7 |
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| So sorry you are having those problems. We have used Revolution topical for years with no problems. Like that it is dosed by size of the dog, but then most probably are also.
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09-29-2017, 07:47 AM | #8 | |
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Great advice and ideas have been shared - you can always count on YTers. There are many safe solutions for heartworm prevention - sometimes it takes trial and error to find the solution that works best for your furkid. | |
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09-29-2017, 08:01 AM | #10 |
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| Oops, now I see that. Gee that does not leave much. Is there an injectable, maybe monthly, or something like that. Seems like some type of allergy testing would be something to look at here with a run down of all ingredients.
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09-29-2017, 08:02 AM | #11 |
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| You know, when Noah was loading all those critter, I would have been ok with him leaving out the mosquitoes
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09-29-2017, 08:17 AM | #12 |
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| Yes, and after this year I'd add yellow jackets, wasps and hornets. |
09-29-2017, 03:18 PM | #13 | |
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| Cody has a sensitive stomach, and he has been on Sentinel for years without issue. They have a dose for dogs 2-10 pounds. Since you said you have tried most brands, I will assume you tried it. If not, that is my suggestion. I hope you find something that works. Quote:
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