Who uses heartworm meds?? - Page 2 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Tashasmom · 03-23-2006, 10:16 AM

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/new...ote=1&p=487099 cut and past..info about heartworms.

Tashasmom · 03-23-2006, 10:17 AM

never mind i guess you don't have to copy and paste..just click it lol

shecass · 03-23-2006, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by MaggieMae'sMom

I was wondering how many of you have your yorkies on heartworm meds?? Mine is 2-1/2 and she's never been on any...she stays inside 99% of her life so I didn't think she needed it??? but what if she did get it - would it be the end of her since they are so little??

Mine are on them year round. Where I live mosquitos are horrible. Have you asked your vet if she needs to be on them year round or just in the warm months? I would definitely check into it.

stinky · 03-23-2006, 10:26 AM

Ginger is on Interceptor year round. Because she’s so small it is relatively inexpensive and worth it, to avoid potential problems.

Tashasmom · 03-23-2006, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by stinky

Ginger is on Interceptor year round. Because she’s so small it is relatively inexpensive and worth it, to avoid potential problems.

Thats what I use too..

shecass · 03-23-2006, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Tashasmom

Thats what I use too..

Me too. It kills more intenstinal(sp) worms than the heartguard.

Tashasmom · 03-23-2006, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by shecass

Me too. It kills more intenstinal(sp) worms than the heartguard.

Thats the very reason I use it and like it and will recommend it..lol I sounded like a commercial there for a second..
I get mine through the vet...so far I haven't found a place that can beat his price. And don't ask me what it cost per package per dog because I buy several packages at once for several dogs lol..I usually try to stock up on everything at once every winter..that way I have all I need for the summer and I know come Feb. It's time to buy everything again..

bren · 03-23-2006, 10:54 AM

I give Max and Abbie Interceptor. They spend most of their time indoors, however I'm concerned about the mosquitos during the humid summer months

Princessyorkies · 03-23-2006, 11:09 AM

Mine get Interceptor..... As I do not want to chance anything concerning my fur babies.

FirstYorkie · 03-23-2006, 12:32 PM

Interestingly, they don't have heartworms (or rabies, for that matter) here in England.

When I get back to the States, though, I will put Joey on heartworm medication the minute he gets back - if not before! He doesn't spend much time outdoors, but it's not worth the risk.

RMKC · 03-23-2006, 02:10 PM

I do too !

Ivy Lucille · 03-23-2006, 03:47 PM

My Golden Ret. (Jazzy and Jeter) are both on interceptor and now Mayzie is too. I live in PA and I have killed a mosquito in the house here during the winter so I don't take chances. We are on it all year round. It's expensive for my GR because one is 97 lbs and his sister is 87 - I split a box between the 2 every 3 months. The cost for theirs is 40 bucks a box. I am glad Mayzie's will be for 6 months and the smallest dose so I'm sure it will be cheaper. It is just not worth skimping on preventatives! If anybody finds a good place to buy interceptor online, I would be interested in knowing about it. I am not even sure if you can purchase it anywhere other than a vet--does anyone know?

Yorkieluv · 03-23-2006, 03:54 PM

Miko is on revolution which is heartworm preventive and for fleas, etc. all in one....It's not a pill, it's a liquid that you put on their neck between the shoulder blades and that's it. I think it's great! It's all-in-one!

bren · 03-23-2006, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Ivy Lucille

My Golden Ret. (Jazzy and Jeter) are both on interceptor and now Mayzie is too. I live in PA and I have killed a mosquito in the house here during the winter so I don't take chances. We are on it all year round. It's expensive for my GR because one is 97 lbs and his sister is 87 - I split a box between the 2 every 3 months. The cost for theirs is 40 bucks a box. I am glad Mayzie's will be for 6 months and the smallest dose so I'm sure it will be cheaper. It is just not worth skimping on preventatives! If anybody finds a good place to buy interceptor online, I would be interested in knowing about it. I am not even sure if you can purchase it anywhere other than a vet--does anyone know?

Pet Meds has interceptor. I think they have free shipping, too. You have to get your vet to fax a prescription to them before they send it to you. I haven't bought it from there yet. Is it ok to buy this kind of stuff online?

Marie · 03-23-2006, 04:08 PM

Ok, Gucci is not on heart meds yet. After reading this post Im making sure she will now. She is not on it cause of the same reasons MaggieMae'sMom posted.

Wow, now I feel like a bad mommy.

How it is test it, with a blood test or stool sample?

03-23-2006, 10:16 AM	#16
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03-23-2006, 10:17 AM	#17
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03-23-2006, 10:26 AM	#19
stinky YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: New Mexico Posts: 491	Ginger is on Interceptor year round. Because she’s so small it is relatively inexpensive and worth it, to avoid potential problems. __________________ Liz & Ginger

03-23-2006, 10:54 AM	#23
bren Slave to Max 'n Abbie Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,529	I give Max and Abbie Interceptor. They spend most of their time indoors, however I'm concerned about the mosquitos during the humid summer months __________________ Brenda, Max & Abbie

03-23-2006, 12:32 PM	#25
FirstYorkie YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: American in London Posts: 1,739	Interestingly, they don't have heartworms (or rabies, for that matter) here in England. When I get back to the States, though, I will put Joey on heartworm medication the minute he gets back - if not before! He doesn't spend much time outdoors, but it's not worth the risk. __________________ FirstYorkie We Love Clicker-Training!

03-23-2006, 11:09 AM	#24
Princessyorkies Owned by my Furbabies Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,482	Mine get Interceptor..... As I do not want to chance anything concerning my fur babies.

03-23-2006, 02:10 PM	#26
RMKC Rosi & Poli's Mom Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Washington State Posts: 5,428	I do too !

03-23-2006, 03:47 PM	#27
Ivy Lucille ♥♥beats @ my feet! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: PA Posts: 4,814	My Golden Ret. (Jazzy and Jeter) are both on interceptor and now Mayzie is too. I live in PA and I have killed a mosquito in the house here during the winter so I don't take chances. We are on it all year round. It's expensive for my GR because one is 97 lbs and his sister is 87 - I split a box between the 2 every 3 months. The cost for theirs is 40 bucks a box. I am glad Mayzie's will be for 6 months and the smallest dose so I'm sure it will be cheaper. It is just not worth skimping on preventatives! If anybody finds a good place to buy interceptor online, I would be interested in knowing about it. I am not even sure if you can purchase it anywhere other than a vet--does anyone know?

03-23-2006, 03:54 PM	#28
Yorkieluv Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA Posts: 7,178	Miko is on revolution which is heartworm preventive and for fleas, etc. all in one....It's not a pill, it's a liquid that you put on their neck between the shoulder blades and that's it. I think it's great! It's all-in-one! __________________ Miko 's his Mommy

03-23-2006, 04:08 PM	#30
Marie Mom loves Gucci Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 6,427	Ok, Gucci is not on heart meds yet. After reading this post Im making sure she will now. She is not on it cause of the same reasons MaggieMae'sMom posted. Wow, now I feel like a bad mommy. How it is test it, with a blood test or stool sample? __________________ Huggies, Gucci and Marie http://www.dogster.com/?132187 "I have been egged"