Heartworm Meds - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Marina · 01-13-2007, 07:25 PM

I understand that everyone gives their dog flea and tick meds? But what about Heartworms? When i went to the vet for the first time and asked what she should be on he said flea and ticks meds but nothing else? was that becasue she was young? She is 8.5 months, is this still too young? Or do you guys always give it?
If so, what do you use?
I have been reading a lot about them on sites liek PetEdge and other retailers that say its necessary, but at this point, this is the only site i trust for advice!!

Thanks
Marina

dakotama95 · 01-13-2007, 07:31 PM

I keep my pets on flea, tick and heartworm medicine year round. I use revolution. I use to use Frontline and Heartguard. But it is less expensive to use the revolution because it covers all of these in one dose. And I get the dogs tested with their annual checkups.

YorkieMom55 · 01-13-2007, 07:34 PM

We use Heartworm meds here. I talked to our vet this week and she said that there are no mosquitos right now even with the mild winter but she's seeing hookworm and roundworm in some dogs now. The Heartgard Plus covers them also. We're in Southern Michigan. You might want to call your vet and ask what they think would be best.

Marina · 01-13-2007, 07:39 PM

Thank you so much. I have to stop by the vets this week so ill definately ask what he recomends. I didnt know you could get one medication for all three and just ordered Fontline Plus for 6 months!!! I should have asked first

I guess i just figured she was too young for it ?

monica20 · 01-13-2007, 08:03 PM

i too use revolution

Bama Yorkie Mom · 01-13-2007, 08:58 PM

mine dont take anything for flea and ticks in the winter, but they've never had any so far even in summer. which they were taking something for them then. But once a month I give them both interceptor year round. Also my vet puts them on heartworm medicine at least by 6 months old.

yorkieskater · 01-14-2007, 05:44 AM

I have a natural vet. I use a natural heartworm protocol and get my dog tested twice a year. I also use neem powder and other natural flea and tick repellants. I live up in a colder climate so I'm sure that if I lived in an area like florida or something I'd have to use a bit of the non-natural but I try to go natural.
suzie

FlDebra · 01-14-2007, 06:00 AM

We keep all 4 of ours on Heartguard Plus and Frontline Plus year round. I would switch to Revolution but I am not finding anything on their site about it keeping ticks off them. I never saw a tick on any of mine until I tried Sentinel on one of my Yorkie pups. Ben came in with a tick twice in a week! No more of that -- we added the Frontline Plus and have seen no sign of ticks since.

chachi · 01-14-2007, 07:54 AM

I use heartguard but I am switching to revolution. It is a flea preventative that has the heartworm in it

LunasMomma · 01-14-2007, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by FlDebra

We keep all 4 of ours on Heartguard Plus and Frontline Plus year round. I would switch to Revolution but I am not finding anything on their site about it keeping ticks off them. I never saw a tick on any of mine until I tried Sentinel on one of my Yorkie pups. Ben came in with a tick twice in a week! No more of that -- we added the Frontline Plus and have seen no sign of ticks since.

Here ya go Debra

We're Revolution users as well and Starr never ever had a flea, tick or earmite for the 3 years of her life.

http://www.revolution4dogs.com/conte...ies=CN&sec=240

~Yorkie~Mommy~ · 01-14-2007, 10:12 AM

Bailey is on Advantage for fleas and Interceptor for Heartworms

Interceptor is very small in regards to Heartguard but if you dog can chew it Heartguard is good too.......I believe Interceptor kills one more worm though

janc · 01-14-2007, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by FlDebra

We keep all 4 of ours on Heartguard Plus and Frontline Plus year round. I would switch to Revolution but I am not finding anything on their site about it keeping ticks off them. I never saw a tick on any of mine until I tried Sentinel on one of my Yorkie pups. Ben came in with a tick twice in a week! No more of that -- we added the Frontline Plus and have seen no sign of ticks since.

My two rat terriers have been on Frontline Plus and they come in loaded with ticks. It takes 24 to 48 hours for the Frontline to kill them. I pick them off so they don't crawl on me!

Marina · 01-14-2007, 12:14 PM

WOW i thought Frontline repelled fleas and ticks, not just killed them?!?

How do you find ticks on yorkies with all that hair? Im worried I wont know if she catches something.

Jenn218 · 01-14-2007, 03:17 PM

We have used K9 Advantix on Mojo for awhile because it is for fleas, ticks AND misquitoes. I just bought some Frontline Plus to see if I like it better. We have never had a problem w/ fleas, but we have lots of ticks in the warmer weather.

I check Mojo every time he comes in from outside. I can feel most ticks just by rubbing/massaging his skin through his hair. BUT I have also taking the time to comb and seperate his hair to look too - I HATE TICKS!! YUCK!

We use Interceptor for heartworms - well, it actually takes care of all worms from what my vet says. It is a once a month pill.

LunasMomma · 01-14-2007, 03:30 PM

Oh no, an infestation!

That was, hands down, the bestest typo I've ever ever seen

!

Sorry Jenn

01-13-2007, 07:25 PM	#1
Marina Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: new york Posts: 597	Heartworm Meds I understand that everyone gives their dog flea and tick meds? But what about Heartworms? When i went to the vet for the first time and asked what she should be on he said flea and ticks meds but nothing else? was that becasue she was young? She is 8.5 months, is this still too young? Or do you guys always give it? If so, what do you use? I have been reading a lot about them on sites liek PetEdge and other retailers that say its necessary, but at this point, this is the only site i trust for advice!! Thanks Marina

01-13-2007, 07:31 PM	#2
dakotama95 Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 378	I keep my pets on flea, tick and heartworm medicine year round. I use revolution. I use to use Frontline and Heartguard. But it is less expensive to use the revolution because it covers all of these in one dose. And I get the dogs tested with their annual checkups. __________________ Dakota, Gizmo and Rudy's MA:

01-13-2007, 07:34 PM	#3
YorkieMom55 All Dogs Go To Heaven Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: By The Lake Posts: 2,727	We use Heartworm meds here. I talked to our vet this week and she said that there are no mosquitos right now even with the mild winter but she's seeing hookworm and roundworm in some dogs now. The Heartgard Plus covers them also. We're in Southern Michigan. You might want to call your vet and ask what they think would be best. __________________ Jeanie I am @ the Lake Jackson, Maggie, Sunshine, Bailey, Rocky, Emmie & Jack

01-13-2007, 08:03 PM	#5
monica20 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SW Florida & South Texas [Hometown] Posts: 216	i too use revolution __________________ Proud Mommie of ~ Howie Love GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS ; COME HOME SAFE!

01-13-2007, 08:58 PM	#6
Bama Yorkie Mom Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,134	mine dont take anything for flea and ticks in the winter, but they've never had any so far even in summer. which they were taking something for them then. But once a month I give them both interceptor year round. Also my vet puts them on heartworm medicine at least by 6 months old. __________________ Linda and Maggie http://www.dogster.com/dogs/490696. http://www.dropshots.com/mnl

01-13-2007, 07:39 PM	#4
Marina Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: new york Posts: 597	Thank you so much. I have to stop by the vets this week so ill definately ask what he recomends. I didnt know you could get one medication for all three and just ordered Fontline Plus for 6 months!!! I should have asked first I guess i just figured she was too young for it ?

01-14-2007, 05:44 AM	#7
yorkieskater No Longer a Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NY Posts: 342	I have a natural vet. I use a natural heartworm protocol and get my dog tested twice a year. I also use neem powder and other natural flea and tick repellants. I live up in a colder climate so I'm sure that if I lived in an area like florida or something I'd have to use a bit of the non-natural but I try to go natural. suzie

01-14-2007, 06:00 AM	#8
FlDebra Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: FL Posts: 7,651	We keep all 4 of ours on Heartguard Plus and Frontline Plus year round. I would switch to Revolution but I am not finding anything on their site about it keeping ticks off them. I never saw a tick on any of mine until I tried Sentinel on one of my Yorkie pups. Ben came in with a tick twice in a week! No more of that -- we added the Frontline Plus and have seen no sign of ticks since. __________________ FlDebra and her ABCs Annie, Ben, Candy Promoting Healthy Breeding to the AKC Yorkshire Terrier Standard

01-14-2007, 07:54 AM	#9
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	I use heartguard but I am switching to revolution. It is a flea preventative that has the heartworm in it __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

01-14-2007, 10:12 AM	#11
~Yorkie~Mommy~ Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 3,933	Bailey is on Advantage for fleas and Interceptor for Heartworms Interceptor is very small in regards to Heartguard but if you dog can chew it Heartguard is good too.......I believe Interceptor kills one more worm though __________________ ~Christina~ Our human baby girl is HERE!! Luvin' My Prince Bailey Bailey's Dogster Page Bailey 's Gracie

01-14-2007, 12:14 PM	#13
Marina Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: new york Posts: 597	WOW i thought Frontline repelled fleas and ticks, not just killed them?!? How do you find ticks on yorkies with all that hair? Im worried I wont know if she catches something.

01-14-2007, 03:17 PM	#14
Jenn218 Mojo, LilyGrace & Me Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: cuddling with my babies<3 Posts: 17,329	We have used K9 Advantix on Mojo for awhile because it is for fleas, ticks AND misquitoes. I just bought some Frontline Plus to see if I like it better. We have never had a problem w/ fleas, but we have lots of ticks in the warmer weather. I check Mojo every time he comes in from outside. I can feel most ticks just by rubbing/massaging his skin through his hair. BUT I have also taking the time to comb and seperate his hair to look too - I HATE TICKS!! YUCK! We use Interceptor for heartworms - well, it actually takes care of all worms from what my vet says. It is a once a month pill. __________________ Hi I'm Jenn Mom to..... Mojo,LilyGrace & DD Kate RIP Mojo FOREVER in our hearts! Last edited by admin; 01-14-2007 at 08:44 PM.

01-14-2007, 03:30 PM	#15
LunasMomma Izzy's Momma Too! Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 8,799	Oh no, an infestation! That was, hands down, the bestest typo I've ever ever seen! Sorry Jenn __________________ Tracy, Mom to Izzy and Luna Last edited by admin; 01-14-2007 at 08:46 PM.