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Do i need to give my dog heartworm prevention medication
Posted on 4/8/15 at 9:34 am
Posted on 4/8/15 at 9:34 am
i made a post a month or 2 ago because my lab had a seizure. She has had a few the past couple yrs and almost all have been after given heartworm medication (heartguard). Its time for the pill again and im afraid to give it to her because her last seizue was so bad. She hasnt had another one since the day i gave her the last pill the first of march. So do they have to have this pill? Are there safer alternatives? My vet is telling me it doesnt cause seizures (of course) but doing my research, heartworm meds are just pesticides, and i really believe it could be the cause of seizures, but i also dont want to stop and then her get heartworms and have a horrible death. Any suggestions?
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Posted on 4/8/15 at 9:37 am to oleyeller
My dog is heart worm positive and the vet is blaming the heartgard as becoming less and less effective
She actually switched us to advantage multi, which is applied to the skin
You may want to try it as an alternative
My dog stays outside, so I think the preventative is necessary
She actually switched us to advantage multi, which is applied to the skin
You may want to try it as an alternative
My dog stays outside, so I think the preventative is necessary
Posted on 4/8/15 at 9:37 am to oleyeller
A preventative, particularly in the south, is a very good idea. However, if you don't trust your vet's word I'd go to another. FWIW, there is now a shot that can be given as opposed to the pill. At least heartworms are treatable now as opposed to years past.
Edit: Forgot to add, we switched from heartguard to the shot last year and our female turned up positive for heartworms last month when she was due for next shot. Turns out that there is a window equal to the hearworm gestation period (6 months) that can leave them open to getting them after the first shot.
Male tested fine, young female will be switching shortly.
Edit: Forgot to add, we switched from heartguard to the shot last year and our female turned up positive for heartworms last month when she was due for next shot. Turns out that there is a window equal to the hearworm gestation period (6 months) that can leave them open to getting them after the first shot.
Male tested fine, young female will be switching shortly.This post was edited on 4/8/15 at 9:45 am
Posted on 4/8/15 at 9:38 am to oleyeller
My yellow lab is allergic to the beef flavoring in heartguard. He would not have seizures but he would vomit and have explosive squirts. We discontinued use after our discovery. We us an all in one flea and heartworm pill now.
Posted on 4/8/15 at 9:38 am to oleyeller
talk to your vet about the time release shot
Posted on 4/8/15 at 9:38 am to oleyeller
Get a second opinion, there are all kinds of different meds for HEARTWORM prevention & different vets have different practice procedures.
This post was edited on 4/8/15 at 9:41 am
Posted on 4/8/15 at 9:39 am to theBeard
what brand
Posted on 4/8/15 at 9:40 am to oleyeller
My dog had a seizure last year immediately after giving dose of Ivomec for heartworms. I let him out of his kennel and he was super excited running laps around the yard. Only seizure ever - just keep him in the kennel after you give it and don't let him run. He should be fine.
Do not stop heartworm medication, especially now that mosquitos are out.
Do not stop heartworm medication, especially now that mosquitos are out.
Posted on 4/8/15 at 9:41 am to oleyeller
Advantage multi is the best.
Trifexis is good too. Heart and flea.
Trifexis is good too. Heart and flea.
Posted on 4/8/15 at 9:41 am to oleyeller
usually buy a year at a time so hard to remember but I believe its called Trifexis
Posted on 4/8/15 at 9:41 am to MapGuy
quote:
talk to your vet about the time release shot
how often do they get the shot
Posted on 4/8/15 at 9:42 am to Croacka
Any idea if the Advantage would solve the seizure problem? My lab has the exact same problem.
Posted on 4/8/15 at 9:43 am to oleyeller
Trifexis is the way to go ma man.
Posted on 4/8/15 at 9:44 am to ThePenIsMightier
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Any idea if the Advantage would solve the seizure problem? My lab has the exact same problem.
no shite? what have you been doing
Posted on 4/8/15 at 9:44 am to Croacka
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advantage multi, which is applied to the skin
This.
Even though advantage multi is expensive, it is heartworm and flea prevention in one topical solution. Put it on the neck of the dog so they cannot lick it. Usually dries within a couple of hours. Best product on the market IMO.
Posted on 4/8/15 at 9:45 am to DeathValley85
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Trifexis is the way to go ma man.
will check into it
just worried alot will have same main ingredient and she will seize again. Last one was real bad. But hasnt had one since, now its time for a pill and im anxious
Posted on 4/8/15 at 9:45 am to DeathValley85
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Trifexis is the way to go ma man.
This is what I use. I put it in her food on the first day of the month. Never had any issues.
Posted on 4/8/15 at 9:46 am to oleyeller
I don't think a heartworm pill can cause a neurological problem, but I'm no expert.
Posted on 4/8/15 at 9:46 am to oleyeller
quote:Can't say it strongly enough. Get another vet who will take an open and analytical view.
just worried alot will have same main ingredient and she will seize again. Last one was real bad. But hasnt had one since, now its time for a pill and im anxious
Posted on 4/8/15 at 9:47 am to TH03
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I don't think a heartworm pill can cause a neurological problem, but I'm no expert.
im not either, but from my research the pill has actual pesticide in it.. which i believe absolutely can cause it
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