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Rachael1983 · 01-03-2011, 06:18 AM

Our vet prescribes Heartguard for Troy and I must say although this is a "meaty" chewable Troy won't eat it. So what am I to do. I want to make sure he gets his meds but he doesn't eat it.

I'm most concerned now because last week Troy had a tummy virus and the vet put him on antibiotics. This worked but the vet also suggested that staying regular with Heartworm meds would also keep intestinal parasites at bay.

How do you get your Heartworm meds in?

kjc · 01-03-2011, 06:22 AM

I had to put it in his mouth, when he chewed he decided he liked it... or I would dip it in some chicken baby food or cheeze whiz,(just enough to get him to eat it).

shoefelmeyer · 01-03-2011, 06:24 AM

My Pom will eat his. Princess (our yorkie) will not eat hers. So, I must make her swallow it. She will spit it out a few times before I finally manage to get it down.

Ask the vet if this can be crushed and mix with your pups food?

ladyjane · 01-03-2011, 06:28 AM

I have one pup that I have to tear the Heartgard into little pieces for. Then, I had feed it piece by piece. Then, I have two that simply want no parts of it....they are on Sentinel. The others love Heartgard.

Maximo · 01-03-2011, 06:45 AM

I put the Intercepter on my older boy's treat plate and he thinks he is getting something naughty, something I dropped.

My other boy is smarter and requires a little more trickery. I wrap up the pill in a few slivers of parmesan cheese, or I put it in a stinky Zuke's treat. Then I put it in his mouth and make sure he swallows before I let him go.

Lovetodream88 · 01-03-2011, 07:14 AM

I give Callie Intercepter and she loves it and takes it with no problems and then looks at me like mommy that was good got anymore.

bellababy08 · 01-03-2011, 07:16 AM

Mine love the heartguard they think its a treat LOL, so I don't have a problem...but you could try breaking it up and hide it in a piece of cheese or something they really like.

TxVicki · 01-03-2011, 07:48 AM

Mine take Sentinel every month. I put it in a dab of Fat Free Cream Cheese and they love it.

YorkieMom82 · 01-03-2011, 08:08 AM

I wrap it in cheese

manolos mom · 01-03-2011, 08:17 AM

Interceptor Brown. 10 lbs and under. I spend $150.00 a year for 4 Yorkies. $100.00 a year for my Scottie and Westie on Heart guard.

Never had a problem.

megansmomma · 01-03-2011, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by TxVicki

Mine take Sentinel every month. I put it in a dab of Fat Free Cream Cheese and they love it.

Cream cheese works wonders at my house too!

If I need to give a med to one they all line up for their dab of cream cheese.

yorkieusa · 01-03-2011, 09:01 AM

I mix it with some baked chicken breast and it disappears.

chachi · 01-03-2011, 09:03 AM

I like incepter better than heartquard. I have problems getting mine to take the heartguard also

Teegy · 01-03-2011, 10:23 AM

my vet gives revolution, it's topical and you put it on the back of the neck, perhaps you could ask if they have something more along that line at your vet

Sammy Mommy · 01-03-2011, 11:21 AM

Sammy takes Interceptor. I tell him it's a treat. He takes his pheno in a dab of peanut butter.

01-03-2011, 06:18 AM	#1
Rachael1983 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Burbs of DC Posts: 2,198	Heartworm Preventative Our vet prescribes Heartguard for Troy and I must say although this is a "meaty" chewable Troy won't eat it. So what am I to do. I want to make sure he gets his meds but he doesn't eat it. I'm most concerned now because last week Troy had a tummy virus and the vet put him on antibiotics. This worked but the vet also suggested that staying regular with Heartworm meds would also keep intestinal parasites at bay. How do you get your Heartworm meds in? __________________ Owned by Troy(RIP) & Emma

01-03-2011, 06:22 AM	#2
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,872	I had to put it in his mouth, when he chewed he decided he liked it... or I would dip it in some chicken baby food or cheeze whiz,(just enough to get him to eat it). __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

01-03-2011, 06:28 AM	#4
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,490	I have one pup that I have to tear the Heartgard into little pieces for. Then, I had feed it piece by piece. Then, I have two that simply want no parts of it....they are on Sentinel. The others love Heartgard. __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

01-03-2011, 06:45 AM	#5
Maximo ♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 25,047	I put the Intercepter on my older boy's treat plate and he thinks he is getting something naughty, something I dropped. My other boy is smarter and requires a little more trickery. I wrap up the pill in a few slivers of parmesan cheese, or I put it in a stinky Zuke's treat. Then I put it in his mouth and make sure he swallows before I let him go. __________________ Kristin, Max and Teddy

01-03-2011, 07:14 AM	#6
Lovetodream88 Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md Posts: 23,249	I give Callie Intercepter and she loves it and takes it with no problems and then looks at me like mommy that was good got anymore. __________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart!

01-03-2011, 06:24 AM	#3
shoefelmeyer Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Posts: 839	My Pom will eat his. Princess (our yorkie) will not eat hers. So, I must make her swallow it. She will spit it out a few times before I finally manage to get it down. Ask the vet if this can be crushed and mix with your pups food?

01-03-2011, 07:16 AM	#7
bellababy08 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Port St. Lucie, Florida Posts: 1,043	Mine love the heartguard they think its a treat LOL, so I don't have a problem...but you could try breaking it up and hide it in a piece of cheese or something they really like. __________________ Jennifer R.I.P Bailey Bella Harley Ivy Baby Milo

01-03-2011, 07:48 AM	#8
TxVicki Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: At Home Posts: 8,386	Mine take Sentinel every month. I put it in a dab of Fat Free Cream Cheese and they love it. __________________ [SIZE="3"VICKI & ALLIE[/SIZE]

01-03-2011, 08:08 AM	#9
YorkieMom82 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bellevue, TN Posts: 91	I wrap it in cheese __________________ Mommy to Tocho and Aiko

01-03-2011, 08:17 AM	#10
manolos mom Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 7,982	Interceptor Brown. 10 lbs and under. I spend $150.00 a year for 4 Yorkies. $100.00 a year for my Scottie and Westie on Heart guard. Never had a problem. __________________ Ethical Breeders follow and support http://www.ytca.org/

01-03-2011, 09:01 AM	#12
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	I mix it with some baked chicken breast and it disappears. __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

01-03-2011, 09:03 AM	#13
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	I like incepter better than heartquard. I have problems getting mine to take the heartguard also __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

01-03-2011, 10:23 AM	#14
Teegy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 2,631	my vet gives revolution, it's topical and you put it on the back of the neck, perhaps you could ask if they have something more along that line at your vet

01-03-2011, 11:21 AM	#15
Sammy Mommy Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New York Posts: 3,896	Sammy takes Interceptor. I tell him it's a treat. He takes his pheno in a dab of peanut butter.