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Ellie May · 08-12-2012, 05:48 PM

I'd go with effectiveness and safety over an all in one.

I use Interceptor, Sentinel, and Heartgard depending on pup with rare Frontline use. Tge closest to an all in one we use is sentinel. Revolution I'd consider for cats or as one of the lat resorts for dogs. I don't trust it.

YorkieMiki · 08-13-2012, 12:08 PM

Hi guys. So Revolution does all in one including heartworm?
Do you guys like it?
I use Heartgard for heartworm and advantix for fleas right now, but an all in one sounds pretty good

Does revolution work well on fleas/ticks or is it better to continue using a Heartworm and separate flea medication?

Also one last thing, where do you purchase for the best deal?

concretegurl · 08-13-2012, 12:26 PM

1800 petmeds.

Yorkiemom1 · 08-13-2012, 01:13 PM

Used Revolution for years, worked great....had one dog that had a localized irritation to it, but after many years and many dogs, that is the only adverse reaction.....My vet stresses you MUST part the hair/fur and get it directly onto the skin...she said too many people are in a rush, dont get the dose directly on the skin, and in some cases, dont even make sure they get it ALL dispensed out of the little vial. But that goes for ALL topicals...correct administering, and the effectiveness is good. NO heart worm preventative is 100%....just like vaccines, they can STILL become infected or sick with a particular disease regardless of being treated...it is just not as likely to happen.

Mommy of Max · 08-19-2012, 06:20 PM

Am I missing something here? I thought Interceptor wasn't on the market right now. Max is due for a dose of heartworm preventative and his vet said they still can't get Interceptor.

Lovetodream88 · 08-19-2012, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Mommy of Max

Am I missing something here? I thought Interceptor wasn't on the market right now. Max is due for a dose of heartworm preventative and his vet said they still can't get Interceptor.

Last I heard it should be back in September or October.

107barney · 08-20-2012, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Mommy of Max

Am I missing something here? I thought Interceptor wasn't on the market right now. Max is due for a dose of heartworm preventative and his vet said they still can't get Interceptor.

I just switched to Heartgard. I have two interceptor pills left and I'm tired of waiting around for interceptor to come back. I think it's going to be a while before we see interceptor around again.

chachi · 08-20-2012, 10:18 AM

I use heartquard

apple718 · 10-18-2012, 05:00 PM

Out here in Ca we don't have to worry about heart worm right? it seems like only in parts where there is lots of humidity and mosquitoes like in the southeast, texas , etc??

msyorktown · 10-18-2012, 05:15 PM

We have a flea infestation here

...using Revolution and Capstar...not sure if its working or not yet...haven't seen any live fleas since administering the Capstar...here's hoping...

YorkieMiki · 10-18-2012, 05:19 PM

My vet still recommended it and I'm in Los Angeles

apple718 · 10-18-2012, 06:04 PM

Found this on another forum. I'm not saying he's right...just some of it could be true

Yep. One of the biggest loads of crap ever sold by the big Pharma. Google it. Even in warm areas that the heartworms aren't killed by cooler temps, they are extremely rare and take 3 months to develop. I wouldn't feed my dogs unnecessary pesticides based on big corporation's profit requirements. Quarterly at most in high risk geography. Most of the country shouldn't be treating their dogs at all. A multi billion dollar bunch of crap sold to the American people.

joeyyy2010 · 10-18-2012, 06:19 PM

I use Iverheart for my Lab.
For the yorkie Ive heard theyre picky so I got some heartguard. Joey seems to like that better than me forcing down a tablet. But for both I use comfortis for fleas. The lab loves to swim so topical wont work, and the yorkie goes and hangs with the stray cats so I want flea coverage from the inside out!

YorkieMiki · 10-18-2012, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by apple718

Found this on another forum. I'm not saying he's right...just some of it could be true

Yep. One of the biggest loads of crap ever sold by the big Pharma. Google it. Even in warm areas that the heartworms aren't killed by cooler temps, they are extremely rare and take 3 months to develop. I wouldn't feed my dogs unnecessary pesticides based on big corporation's profit requirements. Quarterly at most in high risk geography. Most of the country shouldn't be treating their dogs at all. A multi billion dollar bunch of crap sold to the American people.

While i do agree that this is most likely true, i don't want to take the chance. I mean I do see mosquitos even in dry southern california.

Where did they get the stat that it takes 3 months to develop? Is that how long in the mosquito? I don't get it

Lovetodream88 · 10-19-2012, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by apple718

Found this on another forum. I'm not saying he's right...just some of it could be true

Yep. One of the biggest loads of crap ever sold by the big Pharma. Google it. Even in warm areas that the heartworms aren't killed by cooler temps, they are extremely rare and take 3 months to develop. I wouldn't feed my dogs unnecessary pesticides based on big corporation's profit requirements. Quarterly at most in high risk geography. Most of the country shouldn't be treating their dogs at all. A multi billion dollar bunch of crap sold to the American people.

http://www.heartwormsociety.org/down...e-Map-2010.pdf

Sorry but I 100% believe this person is wrong and I think your crazy if your willing to risk it because the treatment for heartworm can kill your dog.

08-12-2012, 05:48 PM	#16
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	I'd go with effectiveness and safety over an all in one. I use Interceptor, Sentinel, and Heartgard depending on pup with rare Frontline use. Tge closest to an all in one we use is sentinel. Revolution I'd consider for cats or as one of the lat resorts for dogs. I don't trust it. __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

08-13-2012, 12:26 PM	#18
concretegurl Between♥Suspensions Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Vaissades Posts: 7,979	1800 petmeds. __________________ Shan & 8 kids now!

08-13-2012, 01:13 PM	#19
Yorkiemom1 Rosehill Yorkies Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 9,462	Used Revolution for years, worked great....had one dog that had a localized irritation to it, but after many years and many dogs, that is the only adverse reaction.....My vet stresses you MUST part the hair/fur and get it directly onto the skin...she said too many people are in a rush, dont get the dose directly on the skin, and in some cases, dont even make sure they get it ALL dispensed out of the little vial. But that goes for ALL topicals...correct administering, and the effectiveness is good. NO heart worm preventative is 100%....just like vaccines, they can STILL become infected or sick with a particular disease regardless of being treated...it is just not as likely to happen. Last edited by Yorkiemom1; 08-13-2012 at 01:14 PM.

08-20-2012, 10:18 AM	#23
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	I use heartquard __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

10-18-2012, 05:15 PM	#25
msyorktown ♥Love My 3 Furrbutts♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Whitby, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,912 Blog Entries: 2	We have a flea infestation here ...using Revolution and Capstar...not sure if its working or not yet...haven't seen any live fleas since administering the Capstar...here's hoping... __________________ Jacqui, mom to Raelle , Orion , Jersey and Gizmo https://www.facebook.com/PreciousPawzGroomingSpa http://jlevy.scentsy.ca

08-13-2012, 12:08 PM	#17
YorkieMiki Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: usa Posts: 158	Hi guys. So Revolution does all in one including heartworm? Do you guys like it? I use Heartgard for heartworm and advantix for fleas right now, but an all in one sounds pretty good Does revolution work well on fleas/ticks or is it better to continue using a Heartworm and separate flea medication? Also one last thing, where do you purchase for the best deal?

08-19-2012, 06:20 PM	#20
Mommy of Max Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 40	Am I missing something here? I thought Interceptor wasn't on the market right now. Max is due for a dose of heartworm preventative and his vet said they still can't get Interceptor.

10-18-2012, 05:00 PM	#24
apple718 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: oceanside, ca Posts: 121	Out here in Ca we don't have to worry about heart worm right? it seems like only in parts where there is lots of humidity and mosquitoes like in the southeast, texas , etc??

10-18-2012, 05:19 PM	#26
YorkieMiki Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: usa Posts: 158	My vet still recommended it and I'm in Los Angeles

10-18-2012, 06:04 PM	#27
apple718 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: oceanside, ca Posts: 121	Found this on another forum. I'm not saying he's right...just some of it could be true Yep. One of the biggest loads of crap ever sold by the big Pharma. Google it. Even in warm areas that the heartworms aren't killed by cooler temps, they are extremely rare and take 3 months to develop. I wouldn't feed my dogs unnecessary pesticides based on big corporation's profit requirements. Quarterly at most in high risk geography. Most of the country shouldn't be treating their dogs at all. A multi billion dollar bunch of crap sold to the American people.

10-18-2012, 06:19 PM	#28
joeyyy2010 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: tampa Posts: 705	I use Iverheart for my Lab. For the yorkie Ive heard theyre picky so I got some heartguard. Joey seems to like that better than me forcing down a tablet. But for both I use comfortis for fleas. The lab loves to swim so topical wont work, and the yorkie goes and hangs with the stray cats so I want flea coverage from the inside out!