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Post by mattie on Mar 5, 2004 18:24:44 GMT -5
Someone that has a kennel says he has used Ivimex (sp?) for about 12 years. What in your opinion is best? Thanks.
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Post by sibemom on Mar 5, 2004 18:28:14 GMT -5
Well if you must use heartworm meds, I would use the interceptor in smaller amounts. I dont think any of them are safe BUT if you are in an area that has alot of heartworm positive dogs then I would play it safe. I forgot what the governing chemical is in that brand but out of all of them it is the safest. Do a search on it and you can find out more info.
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Post by Nicole on Mar 5, 2004 20:02:54 GMT -5
Welcome Mattie. I don't know which is "best" but I give Sentinel and haven't had a problem. It takes care of worms and fleas as well.
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Post by Richard on Mar 5, 2004 20:18:26 GMT -5
We use Heartguard Plus...it's chewable and beef flavoured...we've given it to Rocky since his first summer with us. It only covers heartworm/hookworm....we use a separate topical for fleas(one that is on the approved list for chemical components i.e.: safe for dogs)>>>Advantage Canine 100.
NOTE: make sure you get your dog in to see your vetrinarian for a blood test before you give your dog any heartworm medicine**
-Richard
**if you choose to go this route
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Post by sibemom on Mar 5, 2004 20:37:26 GMT -5
Yes please do get your dog checked for heartworm before you start any med's.
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Post by Brooke on Mar 5, 2004 20:50:46 GMT -5
Welcome to Reality Mattie! ;D I agree definately get your dog checked for heartworm before treating it for it. It is a preventative not necissarily a cure so it won't do much good if it's not treated for it first your dog has them. We've also gone with Heartguard and have had no problems at all. All of my dogs have used Heartguard and have had a flawless record. They love it too because of the flavor. Why can't they make all medicine like that! We used K9 Advantix for fleas, ticks and misquitos. It lasts 3 months if applied properly to the back of the neck and doesn't get the area wet for 10 days. Works GREAT!
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