Do you use Heart Worm Preventative?

[marcerella02]

Originally Posted by Gingergirlsmom

I see several have selected NO but not many have posted. Just curious to what went into their decision.

I agree- i can't imagine NOT giving it to Layla...

[Ellie May]

Originally Posted by Gingergirlsmom

I see several have selected NO but not many have posted. Just curious to what went into their decision.

Maybe they are in the western US and don't need it?
Although it is getting to be more of a problem there and they will soon.

[ltret0294]

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Originally Posted by donnarod http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/ima...s/viewpost.gif
I use HeartGuard because I don't want her to get heartworms.
Use Confortis for fleas because I don't want fleas on her.

Ditto for the Boys. Fleas are a year round pest in FL.
new part to a previous post - I quickly learned that it is "pest control" not "elimination" in FL

[MONTECORE]

MOMMY GIVES ME FLEA PROTECTION FOR ME AND TINA. I DON'T LIKE IT AT THE TIME. BUT I DON'T ITCH AND MY SISTER DOESN'T EITHER. I HAVE SUCH A GOOD MOMMY. BTW I THOUGHT I WOULD SAY HI.

[jeanm1963]

I use Heartgaurd because my vet told me too!!! I would hate for her to get heartworm, I have read the treatment is horrible!!

[ramtmac]

is there a difference between heartgard and interceptor? scruffs has been using heartgard for his first year and hasn't had any problems with it. is interceptor a better brand? does anyone recommend either more than the other?

[kalina82]

Morgan is on Sentinel and Frontline Top Spot this year.

[mfannin]

I've been using Revolution for about 10 yrs now without a problem. even so my girls are not the out doorsie type my DH flies rc helicopters and airplanes and is alway outside and has been know to bring home a tick or two .

As a Vet tech I've seen to many babies have to go through treatment for HW and it's so hard on them not to mention how expensive it is.

Even if treated they may not survive. The treatment can kill them. So why take a chance.

[Princes mom]

Originally Posted by marcerella02

In the past I used Revolution, but this year will be using Interceptor- which is JUST heartworm- not fleas or ticks. Layla isn't a woodsy gal- and isn't really outdoors that often. Should she get fleas I'd rather use a natural remedy to get rid of them. And we don't have ticks in this part of Ontario unless you are in the woods, and even if she did get one- i'd prefer to deal with it then- i like as few meds a possible so Interceptor was the best choice for us.

I've read a lot about heartworm as i HATE giving her the meds for it but i've heard that the treatment of heartworm (shoudl your dog get it) can kill them- if the heartworm doesn't first... especially with our little guys. So this is just something, as much as i hate, i give it.

Why did you stop using Revolution? I just put it on Prince about 10 minutes ago. I watching for any negative reactions. He's not throwing up, like he does with the internal meds, which is a good thing!

[marcerella02]

Originally Posted by Princes mom

Why did you stop using Revolution? I just put it on Prince about 10 minutes ago. I watching for any negative reactions. He's not throwing up, like he does with the internal meds, which is a good thing!

There are many studies out there that show Revolution is #1 in adverse reactions (however, this could be because it is most widely used, thus WOULD have the highest number of reactions just based on numbers alone)- i think because it is topical- you are putting a chemical right on their bodies that will seep into their blood stream. With Interceptor it is oral- something they chew. Also Revolution is for fleas and ticks and heartworm. too many meds in my opinon, interceptor is JUST heartworm.

[Princes mom]

Originally Posted by marcerella02

There are many studies out there that show Revolution is #1 in adverse reactions (however, this could be because it is most widely used, thus WOULD have the highest number of reactions just based on numbers alone)- i think because it is topical- you are putting a chemical right on their bodies that will seep into their blood stream. With Interceptor it is oral- something they chew. Also Revolution is for fleas and ticks and heartworm. too many meds in my opinon, interceptor is JUST heartworm.

Thank you for the feedback. So far, I'm really happy with Revolution. (Prince has had it on for about 20 minutes or so...) With the internal meds, he has had such bad side-effects such as massive throwing up. His vet did say that if he did have a reaction during the first hour, to wash the area where it was applied. That would lessen the reaction. I like that because with a pill, once it's in, it's in. Even when Prince threw up, he still had the side-effects. OMG!!! So many choices.
Thank you and have a great weekend!!!

[shecass]

We are in GA so, I use Interceptor for my babies. I also use it year round because with us being in the south you just never know. As I found out the hardway. While my dad was sick I missed in the winter now one maybe 2 doses of interceptor with our lab and she has heartworms but because of her age we opted to with vets ok to have a heartworm test every year and keep giving her the interceptor which this was 5 years ago now and she has never missed a step. The reason we opted not to do the treatment on her was several factors her age and several vets telling us that they could not guarantee a 100% kill rate of the heartworms and that with her age she may not recover from it. The vet is shocked every time I bring her in for her yearly heartworm test. What I was told is that the pills keep them from growing and getting bigger. I don't know if that is correct or not. The treatment is also very costly.

I'm sure I'm going to get plently of comments positive and negative. Just to let you know this decision was not reached lightly. My lab is still going strong at 13 years old and is healthy otherwise. She just went to the vet and he said that her heart still sounds very healthy. The only concern he had was a fatty tissue cyst on her lower back.

Please before you post don't judge too harshly. It was also based on the money which would be well over $1000. Thanks for reading.

[shecass]

Originally Posted by donnarod

I use HeartGuard because I don't want her to get heartworms.
Use Confortis for fleas because I don't want fleas on her.

Do you like the Confortis. I'm considering switching mine after I use up my current supply of frontline. I use to use the Program pill for my Shih Tzu and I was very happy with it. I really like the idea of giving them a pill instead of putting pesticides on their backs.

[Ellie May]

Originally Posted by Princes mom

Thank you for the feedback. So far, I'm really happy with Revolution. (Prince has had it on for about 20 minutes or so...) With the internal meds, he has had such bad side-effects such as massive throwing up. His vet did say that if he did have a reaction during the first hour, to wash the area where it was applied. That would lessen the reaction. I like that because with a pill, once it's in, it's in. Even when Prince threw up, he still had the side-effects. OMG!!! So many choices.
Thank you and have a great weekend!!!

Another good reason not to use Revolution is that there are soooo many reports of it being ineffective for heartworms. In my opinion, the stuff does not work well enough and I would never trust Ellie's heartworm health with this product...

[kalina82]

Originally Posted by Ellie May

Another good reason not to use Revolution is that there are soooo many reports of it being ineffective for heartworms. In my opinion, the stuff does not work well enough and I would never trust Ellie's heartworm health with this product...

i haven't heard this problem with revolution but i have heard that it sucks for tick preventative. I've been using it on my cat for the past 8 years with no problems, but he's not an outside cat. he only goes out in our patio once and a while or outside on a leash.