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06-19-2010, 08:53 AM | #1 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK
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| Heartworm Medicine Is it necessary to give monthly heartworm pills if my yorkie never goes outside? |
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06-19-2010, 09:01 AM | #2 |
And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI
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| Yes it is. Mosquitos can still get in the house and even carrying them outside to the car or whatever puts them at risk. It's really an individual decision, but I would not take the chance.
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06-19-2010, 09:28 AM | #3 |
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| Here are some interesting articles on the subject.....It will give you some info to digest before you make your decision..... http://mypetcarnivore.com/Heartworm.pdf Heartworm Medication: Is Year Round Protection Necessary? | Truth4Dogs - Terrierman's Daily Dose - I realize this is a very individual decision we all have to make......Personally I don't use them, I'm just not comfortable giving my yorkies a insecticide every month of their lives, I worry about the toxic load over time....For me there are other alternatives that I'm more comfortable with..... I could take them in every 6-8 months for a HW test or I minimize their risk by not being outside during peak times for mosquitoes and I use a spray with essential oils, like neem or cedar oils, like this.... Natural Flea Control and Tick Remedy. Official TripleSure Site. Flea and Tick .
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