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Mayzoo · 05-01-2018, 07:29 PM

We use Seresto for Mario and his brother. I am happy with it since we are in Texas and almost nothing else seems to work here.

However, make sure your heartworm treatment does not have flea medication in it as well. Both topical and oral heartworm medication can have flea medication in them. Mario takes a combo (HW, flea and intestinal wormer) pill 4 months out of the year, and just HW and intestinal wormer pill when using the Seresto.

Using two different types of flea medication can overdose them and lead to seizures etc.....

matese · 05-02-2018, 03:07 AM

Fantastic news on vet check up. Thank you for update, I have to assume she's not pregnant.

For fleas I use Simparica, it's a once a month pill, can get only at your vet, I buy mine from PetMeds on line it's less expensive then what the vet charges, but they contact your vet to make sure that's what has been subscribed.

Heartworm I use Interceptor PLUS, a once a month pill, again you can only get this at vet, I believe PetMeds may also carry this, again, they contact your vet first.

I don't use flea collars, if you have success using on it on your chi boston you can try it on Tika but keep in mind, your chi boston has very short fur, Yorlkies do not, so I would check her often to make sure the flea collar is working for her. With the dark hair on yorkies sometimes it is difficult to spot fleas unless they are on their the belly area.

Lovetodream88 · 05-02-2018, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Tikalove

Ok sorry guys for the late update. Been a crazy day. Tika went to vet and everything looks amazing. Shots done rabies done spay set for beginning of next week. She is very happy and healthy thank goodness. She has been flea treated and nails trimmed looking sassy as ever lol. Anyone have suggestions on best flea treament we went with NexGard this time but thinking I want the Seresto Collar. My chi boston terrier has this collar and I love it no issues and it has worked for her.

Glad she’s healthy. I use nexguard because I’m not a fan of the flea and tick collars. I don’t want to reach down and grab it and possibly get chemicals on me. My youngest two also wrestle and sometimes bite each others collars and my youngest one still put hers in her mouth. I also don’t want to put a second collar on them because dogs should always have a collar with ID tags on them.

Lovetodream88 · 05-02-2018, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by matese

Fantastic news on vet check up. Thank you for update, I have to assume she's not pregnant.

For fleas I use Simparica, it's a once a month pill, can get only at your vet, I buy mine from PetMeds on line it's less expensive then what the vet charges, but they contact your vet to make sure that's what has been subscribed.

Heartworm I use Interceptor PLUS, a once a month pill, again you can only get this at vet, I believe PetMeds may also carry this, again, they contact your vet first.

I don't use flea collars, if you have success using on it on your chi boston you can try it on Tika but keep in mind, your chi boston has very short fur, Yorlkies do not, so I would check her often to make sure the flea collar is working for her. With the dark hair on yorkies sometimes it is difficult to spot fleas unless they are on their the belly area.

I just want to mention that when you buy heart worm meds from someone other then your vet it voids the warranty and the company will not back it if your dog gets heart worms even with being on the medicine. Just something to consider.

matese · 05-02-2018, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

I just want to mention that when you buy heart worm meds from someone other then your vet it voids the warranty and the company will not back it if your dog gets heart worms even with being on the medicine. Just something to consider.

So far I have only bought the Interceptor PLUS from my vet, I don't think PetMeds had them when I needed them.

It doesn't make sense to me if I purchase Interceptor PLUS from PetMeds and my dog gets heart worm, Interceptor PLUS would void their warranty. Where are you getting this information from.

KatysMom · 05-02-2018, 08:22 AM

Can't answer for Taylor, but I suspect the warranty is not voided so long as you used a valid prescription at the time of purchase.

Whether you purchased directly from your vet or purchased the meds from PetMeds, suspect this was all done under a valid prescription.

matese · 05-02-2018, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

I just want to mention that when you buy heart worm meds from someone other then your vet it voids the warranty and the company will not back it if your dog gets heart worms even with being on the medicine. Just something to consider.

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Originally Posted by KatysMom

Can't answer for Taylor, but I suspect the warranty is not voided so long as you used a valid prescription at the time of purchase.

Whether you purchased directly from your vet or purchased the meds from PetMeds, suspect this was all done under a valid prescription.

I just called Interceptor Plus to ask, what I was told was up until last year they did not guarantee, but they have changed their policy and will warranty provided PetMeds verifys with your vet and the product is FDA approved and made in the USA.

They said some companies buy product from other countries, if you buy on line the product must be FDA approved and made in the USA. Interceptor plus will not back up their product if made in another country and is not FDA approved.

I asked where on the box does it say "made in the USA" for the Interceptor Plus it's on the back of the box, printed is NADA then some numbers then approved by FDA, I was told the NADA followed by approved by FDA is made in the USA.

Hope this helps members that buy on line. I only buy from PetMeds and only dental chews and flea and tick Simparica, I pay 1/2 the price that my vet charges.

KatysMom · 05-02-2018, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by matese

...called Interceptor Plus to ask ... I only buy from PetMeds and only dental chews and flea and tick Simparica, I pay 1/2 the price that my vet charges.

Lovetodream88 · 05-02-2018, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by matese

So far I have only bought the Interceptor PLUS from my vet, I don't think PetMeds had them when I needed them.

It doesn't make sense to me if I purchase Interceptor PLUS from PetMeds and my dog gets heart worm, Interceptor PLUS would void their warranty. Where are you getting this information from.

There was a thread about it a while ago. Things may have changed since then but I'm not sure. I'm pretty sure Interceptor was in that but I know for a fact Heartguard was. Maybe to many counterfeit products out there who knows. I use Heartguard and nexguard and get a $50.00 rebate when I buy a years worth at my vet plus two extra nexguard chews. I fear counterfeit products to so I feel better buying from my vet. If I have time I can look for the post.

Lovetodream88 · 05-02-2018, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by KatysMom

Can't answer for Taylor, but I suspect the warranty is not voided so long as you used a valid prescription at the time of purchase.

Whether you purchased directly from your vet or purchased the meds from PetMeds, suspect this was all done under a valid prescription.

Like I said this was a few years ago but it didn't matter if you had a valid prescription it had to be bought from a vet.

Lovetodream88 · 05-02-2018, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by matese

So far I have only bought the Interceptor PLUS from my vet, I don't think PetMeds had them when I needed them.

It doesn't make sense to me if I purchase Interceptor PLUS from PetMeds and my dog gets heart worm, Interceptor PLUS would void their warranty. Where are you getting this information from.

https://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yo...ve-online.html
I can't believe that was 4 years ago lol

KatysMom · 05-02-2018, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

...if you had a valid prescription it had to be bought from a vet.

Not so!

My dear, sweet late Katy was on a regiment of meds for the last year of her life. Our vet provided the script, and it was filled by a local pet pharmacy. We did it this way so that the precious one could take meds that had been compounded into a flavored liquid.

Perhaps you mean "vet or veterinary pharmacy."

Lovetodream88 · 05-02-2018, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by KatysMom

Not so!

My dear, sweet late Katy was on a regiment of meds for the last year of her life. Our vet provided the script, and it was filled by a local pet pharmacy. We did it this way so that the precious one could take meds that had been compounded into a flavored liquid.

Perhaps you mean "vet or veterinary pharmacy."

I was referring to the heartworm medicine which is what we were talking about. I was saying it didn't mater if you had the prescription from the vet about buying else where it was not covered. I have to have gotten prescriptions else where but we were talking about heartworm medicine not other medicines.

KatysMom · 05-02-2018, 12:44 PM

So, I spoke to both Heartguard and 1800PetMeds about the issue of the heartworm meds and guarantees.

Taylor is correct --Heartguard does not reimburse for the cost of heartworm treatment ("guarantee") unless the product was purchased through a veterinarian; however, 1800PetMeds guarantees the Heartguard products it sells. See "100% Satisfaction" for details, links to the manufacturers' guarantees and the statement, "We meet or exceed all manufacturers' and veterinarians guarantees without the hassle."

Jennifer, the woman I spoke to about Heartguard, said the company wasn't questioning the authenticity of their product being sold by 1800PetMeds.

matese · 05-02-2018, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

https://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yo...ve-online.html
I can't believe that was 4 years ago lol

Like I wrote I have always gotten the Interceptor Plus from my vet, I have also gotten discounts if I purchased a years supply.

I just ordered from PetMeds for flea and tic protection Simparica because it's 1/2 the price I pay from my vet. I looked at the box made in SWITZERLAND, reason why it was 1/2 the cost then my vet. No more PetMeds for me, I'll pay the price my vet charges, at least I'll know they are made in the USA. I am due for another supply in July, I will look at the box I get from my vet.

Taylor, thank you for pointing out about the Heartworm med. I would never have called Interceptor Plus. Due to what the rep. said about being made in the USA is reason I checked the Simparica packet.

I will never buy anything again from PetMeds........ vet only.

05-01-2018, 07:29 PM	#16
Mayzoo YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 534	We use Seresto for Mario and his brother. I am happy with it since we are in Texas and almost nothing else seems to work here. However, make sure your heartworm treatment does not have flea medication in it as well. Both topical and oral heartworm medication can have flea medication in them. Mario takes a combo (HW, flea and intestinal wormer) pill 4 months out of the year, and just HW and intestinal wormer pill when using the Seresto. Using two different types of flea medication can overdose them and lead to seizures etc..... __________________ Mario was adopted May 2015. Now he is a service dog and brother to Bailey the Airdale mix

05-02-2018, 03:07 AM	#17
matese Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: E.Stroudsburg, Pa. Posts: 69,270	Fantastic news on vet check up. Thank you for update, I have to assume she's not pregnant. For fleas I use Simparica, it's a once a month pill, can get only at your vet, I buy mine from PetMeds on line it's less expensive then what the vet charges, but they contact your vet to make sure that's what has been subscribed. Heartworm I use Interceptor PLUS, a once a month pill, again you can only get this at vet, I believe PetMeds may also carry this, again, they contact your vet first. I don't use flea collars, if you have success using on it on your chi boston you can try it on Tika but keep in mind, your chi boston has very short fur, Yorlkies do not, so I would check her often to make sure the flea collar is working for her. With the dark hair on yorkies sometimes it is difficult to spot fleas unless they are on their the belly area. __________________ Joan, mom to Cody RIP Matese Schnae Kajon Kia forever in my A House Is Not A Home Without A Dog

05-02-2018, 08:22 AM	#21
KatysMom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: AZ Posts: 928	Can't answer for Taylor, but I suspect the warranty is not voided so long as you used a valid prescription at the time of purchase. Whether you purchased directly from your vet or purchased the meds from PetMeds, suspect this was all done under a valid prescription.

05-02-2018, 12:44 PM	#29
KatysMom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: AZ Posts: 928	So, I spoke to both Heartguard and 1800PetMeds about the issue of the heartworm meds and guarantees. Taylor is correct --Heartguard does not reimburse for the cost of heartworm treatment ("guarantee") unless the product was purchased through a veterinarian; however, 1800PetMeds guarantees the Heartguard products it sells. See "100% Satisfaction" for details, links to the manufacturers' guarantees and the statement, "We meet or exceed all manufacturers' and veterinarians guarantees without the hassle." Jennifer, the woman I spoke to about Heartguard, said the company wasn't questioning the authenticity of their product being sold by 1800PetMeds.