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Ellie May · 08-21-2007, 02:17 PM

Your vet might take the unused portion back for a refund.

francis53 · 08-21-2007, 04:06 PM

My vet suggested I just give my dogs under 10lbs. just one half of the heartguard. Since I have 6 dogs it makes sense moneywise. I would try it one more month, it might have been something else that made your dog sick.

MyFairLacy · 08-21-2007, 04:31 PM

I wouldn't automatically assume it was the heartguard that made her sick. I would give it another try first because most likely it was something else that made her sick and not the heartguard. If she throws up again then I might assume it was the heartguard but there are way too many things that can make a dog throw up to just assume this normally safe product caused it.

Also, When you give the heartguard do NOT divide the pieces. The meaty chew is INJECTED with the heartworm medicine. This means the medicine is most likely NOT evenly distributed in that chew. So giving your dog one half this month and one half next month does not work. One of those halves may have all the medicine and the other may not have any which means your dog is skipping a month of preventative.

The chew is supposed to be work and be safe for any dog under 25lbs so I wouldn't worry about it being too much.

Lynn Teaver · 08-21-2007, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jeanietoo

When I first started heartworm meds many years ago I tried Heartguard and my dogs got sick and vomited from it. My vet said it's just like other meds, some are sensitive to different meds so we tried Interceptor and I've been using it ever since with no problem. They both offer similar protection so give a try with it if your dogs are sensitive to heartguard.

This is exactly the same thing I experienced with Gin-Gin....I also make sure she takes the interceptor right after her breakfast...

flgurl69 · 08-21-2007, 04:45 PM

Chloe (11 lb Maltichon) and baby Bella (3.5 lb Yorkie) are on Interceptor. They take different doses but gobble their pills it right up. Never had any problems.

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08-21-2007, 04:31 PM	#18
MyFairLacy Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 11,003	I wouldn't automatically assume it was the heartguard that made her sick. I would give it another try first because most likely it was something else that made her sick and not the heartguard. If she throws up again then I might assume it was the heartguard but there are way too many things that can make a dog throw up to just assume this normally safe product caused it. Also, When you give the heartguard do NOT divide the pieces. The meaty chew is INJECTED with the heartworm medicine. This means the medicine is most likely NOT evenly distributed in that chew. So giving your dog one half this month and one half next month does not work. One of those halves may have all the medicine and the other may not have any which means your dog is skipping a month of preventative. The chew is supposed to be work and be safe for any dog under 25lbs so I wouldn't worry about it being too much. __________________ ~Magnifique Yorkies~ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs. Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue.

08-21-2007, 04:45 PM	#20
flgurl69 <3 My Little Bella Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cape Coral, Florida Posts: 2,143	Chloe (11 lb Maltichon) and baby Bella (3.5 lb Yorkie) are on Interceptor. They take different doses but gobble their pills it right up. Never had any problems. __________________ Official Member of The cRaZy Club Love all, trust a few. Do wrong to none. William Shakespeare

08-21-2007, 04:06 PM	#17
francis53 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 714	My vet suggested I just give my dogs under 10lbs. just one half of the heartguard. Since I have 6 dogs it makes sense moneywise. I would try it one more month, it might have been something else that made your dog sick.