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IlmyYorkieAmara · 10-08-2011, 08:41 AM

Its about that time for Amara. And us living in South Carolina there is a high risk of heartworms. I really need suggestions for the medications I should use. If anyone has any information to offer me. It would be very much appreciated. I can't have my little baby getting heartworms. They can be fatal. She is 18 weeks old. And the nurse from Richland Creek Animal Clinic suggested I get her started at about five months on heartworm prevention medication.

I'm very worried and scared. She doesn't have them. Its just I worry alot about her.

KazzyK810 · 10-08-2011, 08:57 AM

You're vet will prescribe you the appropriate heartworm meds. I've always used Interceptor with my yorkies and have been very happy with it and had no heartworm issues ever.

mom of 3 dogs · 10-08-2011, 09:15 AM

i use heartgaurd. they all love it, its like getting a treat. i guess it must taste good

IlmyYorkieAmara · 10-08-2011, 09:20 AM

Thank you guys so much. It really means alot.

BabyGirl Rosie · 10-08-2011, 09:34 AM

I use Sentinel for my girls per vet recommendation. I would ask my vet and see what he/she recommends.

107barney · 10-08-2011, 09:37 AM

We use interceptor and have for many years now. We use it 12 months a year here in RI.

IlmyYorkieAmara · 10-08-2011, 10:01 AM

Ok. Thanks for the tips.

TxVicki · 10-08-2011, 10:24 AM

I use Sentinel for my gilr's. They get it every month.

IlmyYorkieAmara · 10-08-2011, 10:52 AM

Thank you all for your help. On my endless searches.

Ellie May · 10-08-2011, 11:46 AM

We use Interceptor, Sentinel, and Heartgard just depending. All are good drugs.

You definitely don't want your pup getting heartworms, but this isn't something that you'll need to spend time worrying about. Just give a good product once a month, every month and enjoy your pup.

lexipoo · 10-08-2011, 03:04 PM

We use Interceptor also...never had any problems with it at all. I worry so much too so I can understand. I make sure eats really good before I give it to her so she has something on her belly...just me I guess?? I still worry giving it to her but I sure don't want anything to happen from something I could of prevented...good luck glad she has a mommy who cares too

kdhawks · 10-08-2011, 04:07 PM

We use Sentinel every month for heartworm preventative.

IlmyYorkieAmara · 10-09-2011, 12:29 PM

Thank you all for your help.

LittleLolasMom · 10-10-2011, 11:48 AM

we are on a monthly pill, i got it at the vet. i dnot remember the name.

do you get more after you finish the 6 months? or is it a one time cycle?

LovinOurYorkies · 10-10-2011, 02:06 PM

We use Interceptor for dogs 1-10lbs. I chose it bc most other hw meds lowest dose is for dogs up to 25lbs or 50lbs. It's a tiny chewable that Bella takes excitedly, but Tillie prefers hers in a treat

I get it thru DrsFosterSmith.com - they contact my vet for the rx and get it to me quickly.

BTW, Sentinal is Interceptor with an added ingredient to kill flea eggs.
Here's a chart if you'd like to compare products: http://www.drsfostersmith.com/pic/article.cfm?aid=580&c=9547&

It's important to give every 30days bc the meds kill hw larvae before they can grow into worms... so by killing what they've been exposed to over the last 30 days, you are preventing infection.

10-08-2011, 08:41 AM	#1
IlmyYorkieAmara Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Greenville, South Carolina, USA Posts: 232 Blog Entries: 16	Heartworm Prevention Its about that time for Amara. And us living in South Carolina there is a high risk of heartworms. I really need suggestions for the medications I should use. If anyone has any information to offer me. It would be very much appreciated. I can't have my little baby getting heartworms. They can be fatal. She is 18 weeks old. And the nurse from Richland Creek Animal Clinic suggested I get her started at about five months on heartworm prevention medication. I'm very worried and scared. She doesn't have them. Its just I worry alot about her.

10-08-2011, 08:57 AM	#2
KazzyK810 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Michigan USA & Sheffield UK Posts: 4,120	You're vet will prescribe you the appropriate heartworm meds. I've always used Interceptor with my yorkies and have been very happy with it and had no heartworm issues ever. __________________ Karan with Sophie & Willow (ZoE )(Chelsea )

10-08-2011, 09:15 AM	#3
mom of 3 dogs Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Worcester, MA USA Posts: 2,750	i use heartgaurd. they all love it, its like getting a treat. i guess it must taste good __________________ _______________ Elaine, Peyton, and her 2 chi sisters Minnie and Tootsie

10-08-2011, 09:34 AM	#5
BabyGirl Rosie I ♥ my girls! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: With My Yorkies Posts: 18,980	I use Sentinel for my girls per vet recommendation. I would ask my vet and see what he/she recommends. __________________ Momma to three sweet Yorkie girls Rosie Marie, Mikki Leigh , and Lily Mae Grace!

10-08-2011, 09:37 AM	#6
107barney T. Bumpkins & Co. Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New England Posts: 9,816	We use interceptor and have for many years now. We use it 12 months a year here in RI. __________________ T. Bumpkins & Co. Washable Doggie Pee Pads (Save 10% Enter YTSAVE10 at checkout) Cathy, Teddy, Winston and Baby Clyde...RIP angels Barney and Daisy

10-08-2011, 09:20 AM	#4
IlmyYorkieAmara Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Greenville, South Carolina, USA Posts: 232 Blog Entries: 16	Thank you guys so much. It really means alot.

10-08-2011, 10:01 AM	#7
IlmyYorkieAmara Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Greenville, South Carolina, USA Posts: 232 Blog Entries: 16	Ok. Thanks for the tips.

10-08-2011, 10:24 AM	#8
TxVicki Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: At Home Posts: 8,386	I use Sentinel for my gilr's. They get it every month. __________________ [SIZE="3"VICKI & ALLIE[/SIZE]

10-08-2011, 10:52 AM	#9
IlmyYorkieAmara Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Greenville, South Carolina, USA Posts: 232 Blog Entries: 16	Thank you all for your help. On my endless searches.

10-08-2011, 11:46 AM	#10
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	We use Interceptor, Sentinel, and Heartgard just depending. All are good drugs. You definitely don't want your pup getting heartworms, but this isn't something that you'll need to spend time worrying about. Just give a good product once a month, every month and enjoy your pup. __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

10-08-2011, 03:04 PM	#11
lexipoo Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,892	We use Interceptor also...never had any problems with it at all. I worry so much too so I can understand. I make sure eats really good before I give it to her so she has something on her belly...just me I guess?? I still worry giving it to her but I sure don't want anything to happen from something I could of prevented...good luck glad she has a mommy who cares too __________________ _____________________________ HUGS ~ Cheryl & Lexi

10-08-2011, 04:07 PM	#12
kdhawks Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,359	We use Sentinel every month for heartworm preventative. __________________ katy&levi

10-09-2011, 12:29 PM	#13
IlmyYorkieAmara Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Greenville, South Carolina, USA Posts: 232 Blog Entries: 16	Thank you all for your help.

10-10-2011, 11:48 AM	#14
LittleLolasMom YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 275	we are on a monthly pill, i got it at the vet. i dnot remember the name. do you get more after you finish the 6 months? or is it a one time cycle?

10-10-2011, 02:06 PM	#15
LovinOurYorkies YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: MS Posts: 638	We use Interceptor for dogs 1-10lbs. I chose it bc most other hw meds lowest dose is for dogs up to 25lbs or 50lbs. It's a tiny chewable that Bella takes excitedly, but Tillie prefers hers in a treat I get it thru DrsFosterSmith.com - they contact my vet for the rx and get it to me quickly. BTW, Sentinal is Interceptor with an added ingredient to kill flea eggs. Here's a chart if you'd like to compare products: http://www.drsfostersmith.com/pic/article.cfm?aid=580&c=9547& It's important to give every 30days bc the meds kill hw larvae before they can grow into worms... so by killing what they've been exposed to over the last 30 days, you are preventing infection. __________________ Tracy Tillie & Bella Tanna DD DS DH