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05-23-2021, 06:50 AM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: New jersey
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| Heartworm permalink Nikkibella Hello to all I'm new to YorkieTalk. My Yorkie Nik is a male weights 6.5 lbs My question to all with toy breed I would like to know what heartworm medicine you give you fur babies. I just can't understand heartguard plus for dogs up to 25lbs.. Up to 25lbs?? I would say that's very strong hw given to a 6 lb dog.. Is there anything other than HG anyone with small dogs use ? Just want to hear from my fellow Yorkie Members. Thank you so much! |
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05-24-2021, 12:20 PM | #2 |
Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md
Posts: 23,247
| I use heartgard and know a lot of people who use it with small dogs and it is actually the safest one as per my vet. I was nervous giving it to my youngest when she was 3 pounds but I was reassured by my vet and friends with smaller yorkies that it was fine. There is also interceptor.
__________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart! |
05-24-2021, 02:10 PM | #3 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Kissimmee, FL
Posts: 870
| My guys do much better with interceptor. The heartgard used to give the loose stool, and we have not had that problem with interceptor.
__________________ Joy...Mommy to Tyrone and Gus r.i.p. beloved Ozzie and Tucker, and Beauregarde the poodle |
05-25-2021, 08:25 AM | #4 |
Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: E.Stroudsburg, Pa.
Posts: 67,952
| My kid is on Simparica, he is not a tiny boy.
__________________ Joan, mom to Cody RIP Matese Schnae Kajon Kia forever in my A House Is Not A Home Without A Dog |
05-25-2021, 12:36 PM | #5 |
YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: stanley nc
Posts: 1,152
| My 6lb girl is on HeartGard Plus with no issues. It's a "meaty" chewable. I can't get pills down her even when I hide them in peanut butter, etc. She licks the peanut butter and leaves the pill on the floor. |
05-25-2021, 07:48 PM | #6 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: New Yok, NY
Posts: 723
| I use Simparica Trio they have smaller doses for different weights. My Bella gets one up to 11 pounds and Thumper is 11.5 - 25 pounds. I have never had an issue.
__________________ Ashley mom to Thumper and Bella RIP Boomer |
05-26-2021, 08:45 AM | #7 |
Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas
Posts: 27,450
| I have used Heartgard since around 1999 on all size pups. My Kiche who is 2.75 lbs is on Heartgard. BTW you cannot compare one med dose to another med dose. They are not equivalent. Just because some sell by weight, does not mean that up to 25 lbs in another is not safe.
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05-28-2021, 08:00 AM | #8 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: USA
Posts: 4,285
| My vet recommends Revolution for the little dogs. Works well for us!
__________________ . Cali , and Cali's keeper and staff, Jay No, not a "mini" Yorkie - She loves to motor in her Mini Cooper car |
05-28-2021, 09:58 AM | #9 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2019 Location: Canada
Posts: 87
| Hi just sharing, our Bella is 3 yrs old about 7 pounds. Our Vet prescribed Revolution and it works well for her. Since we live in Canada our Vet says she only needs it from April to October here due to our colder weather. We think it's good for Bella as well, since she doesn't like to chew tablets. |
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