Can 2 heartworm pills hurt them - YorkieTalk.com Forums

chachi · 06-04-2006, 09:11 AM

I was giving Chachi and Jewels their heartworm pills and Chachi dropped his and Jewels ate it. I had just given her hers. Can two heartworm pills hurt them?

BabyFidgette · 06-04-2006, 10:40 AM

I'm not sure, but I'll bump this question up for you. Do you notice any changes in her behavior?

mustangbee · 06-04-2006, 10:44 AM

Hmmm, I don't know,
is there a 24 hour Vet open you could call?

chachi · 06-04-2006, 10:44 AM

No shes acting normal. She is resting right now but she has been running around and playing

Shadow · 06-04-2006, 10:47 AM

I would call a vet. Hold on I will ask a vet tech thats on another forum BRB

Emmy · 06-04-2006, 11:01 AM

That's funny that this same question came up!! I was driving to work last week, when on the local morning radio station I listen too was talking about the co-hosts dog eating the whole package of heartworm pills (6 month supply). They called the local vet on the air and the vet said that there is no problem with taking more than one, it just doesn't protect any longer or anything. The vet said your dog could eat 100 and it would not harm them!!

Just to be sure for yourself, you could call your local vet, but hope this helps you out!!!

-Ashley & Emmy

Shadow · 06-04-2006, 11:03 AM

here is what the vet tech said .
crossposting .
heartworm pills are extremely safe. i wouldn't be concerned.

when testing the safety level of the medication they generally continue to give the pills til they start to see a reaction in the animals. some dogs are given 10x their normal dose before a reaction is noted.
if she is worried it couldn't hurt to call the vet because like with everything in this world each animal reacts differently .

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BabyFidgette · 06-04-2006, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Emmy

That's funny that this same question came up!! I was driving to work last week, when on the local morning radio station I listen too was talking about the co-hosts dog eating the whole package of heartworm pills (6 month supply). They called the local vet on the air and the vet said that there is no problem with taking more than one, it just doesn't protect any longer or anything. The vet said your dog could eat 100 and it would not harm them!!

Just to be sure for yourself, you could call your local vet, but hope this helps you out!!!

-Ashley & Emmy

Oh GOOD!! Did you "hear" that Chachi!

chachi · 06-04-2006, 11:12 AM

Thanks everyone for responding. I think shes gonna be okay I will keep an eye on her today thanks

SissaYSU · 06-04-2006, 01:33 PM

Tyke ate an extra heart worm pill before accidentally...he was fine so you shouldnt have to worry =).

It was when he found one of my Midols that kind of concerned me

We were driving and I...uh...needed a midol for obvious reasons and I had it in my hand with a glass of water. We turned real sharp and I reached over to hold onto to Tyke and dropped the pill. He was fine (we got him to a vet) and well I guess he didn't have cramps later that night lol

-Melissa

06-04-2006, 09:11 AM	#1
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	Can 2 heartworm pills hurt them I was giving Chachi and Jewels their heartworm pills and Chachi dropped his and Jewels ate it. I had just given her hers. Can two heartworm pills hurt them? __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

06-04-2006, 10:40 AM	#2
BabyFidgette Learn Yorkie CPR! Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,855	I'm not sure, but I'll bump this question up for you. Do you notice any changes in her behavior? __________________ Nicole & Baby "The more men I meet, the more I love my Yorkie!"

06-04-2006, 10:44 AM	#3
mustangbee Donating YT 9000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: North Carolina :) Posts: 10,616	Hmmm, I don't know, is there a 24 hour Vet open you could call? __________________ Friends are God's way of apologizing for our relatives. "Love & Support Our YT Members" Gina & Princess Member of the SSLS

06-04-2006, 10:44 AM	#4
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	No shes acting normal. She is resting right now but she has been running around and playing __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

06-04-2006, 11:12 AM	#9
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	Thanks everyone for responding. I think shes gonna be okay I will keep an eye on her today thanks __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

06-04-2006, 10:47 AM	#5
Shadow No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: California Posts: 5,368	I would call a vet. Hold on I will ask a vet tech thats on another forum BRB

06-04-2006, 11:01 AM	#6
Emmy Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 59	That's funny that this same question came up!! I was driving to work last week, when on the local morning radio station I listen too was talking about the co-hosts dog eating the whole package of heartworm pills (6 month supply). They called the local vet on the air and the vet said that there is no problem with taking more than one, it just doesn't protect any longer or anything. The vet said your dog could eat 100 and it would not harm them!! Just to be sure for yourself, you could call your local vet, but hope this helps you out!!! -Ashley & Emmy

06-04-2006, 11:03 AM	#7
Shadow No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: California Posts: 5,368	here is what the vet tech said . crossposting . heartworm pills are extremely safe. i wouldn't be concerned. when testing the safety level of the medication they generally continue to give the pills til they start to see a reaction in the animals. some dogs are given 10x their normal dose before a reaction is noted. if she is worried it couldn't hurt to call the vet because like with everything in this world each animal reacts differently . Page 1 of 1

06-04-2006, 01:33 PM	#10
SissaYSU Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: ohio Posts: 229	it happens Tyke ate an extra heart worm pill before accidentally...he was fine so you shouldnt have to worry =). It was when he found one of my Midols that kind of concerned me We were driving and I...uh...needed a midol for obvious reasons and I had it in my hand with a glass of water. We turned real sharp and I reached over to hold onto to Tyke and dropped the pill. He was fine (we got him to a vet) and well I guess he didn't have cramps later that night lol -Melissa __________________ I'VE BEEN EGGED!!!!