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Heartworm resistance
Posted on 10/15/21 at 3:09 pm
Posted on 10/15/21 at 3:09 pm
Our lab just tested positive. Had been on Heartguard faithfully and never missed a dose. Looks like duck season will be a washout.
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Posted on 10/15/21 at 3:10 pm to Jim Rockford
It could be a false positive. We had a rescue dog who tested "positive" at the shelter and when we brought him to begin treatment, they tested again at the vet and he was negative. We didn't believe it so we brought him to another vet who tested him and they found him to be negative too.
Although I have absolutely no idea how this happens or how common it may be.
Although I have absolutely no idea how this happens or how common it may be.
This post was edited on 10/15/21 at 3:11 pm
Posted on 10/15/21 at 3:15 pm to TigersSEC2010
I guess it's possible. This is our second dog to test positive, both on preventative. We must have some mutant mosquitos around here. Keeping them calm for a month is nerve wracking.
Posted on 10/15/21 at 3:37 pm to Jim Rockford
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Keeping them calm for a month is nerve wracking.
Labs? Definitely.
Might want to check into the Proheart injections. Twice a year.
Posted on 10/15/21 at 3:48 pm to Jim Rockford
Just order comfortis plus from australia.
It'll slowly kill them and he can be active in the meantime.
It'll slowly kill them and he can be active in the meantime.
Posted on 10/15/21 at 4:50 pm to Jim Rockford
My 14 month old lab tested positive a month ago too. Got a second opinion because we are super attentive to heartworm preventative.
Both said he prob got as a puppy.
1st month is done. Now the second round of meds.
That first round kicked his arse and mine too.
Both said he prob got as a puppy.
1st month is done. Now the second round of meds.
That first round kicked his arse and mine too.
Posted on 10/15/21 at 5:25 pm to Bigsampson
Heartgard is ivermectin but is very low dose.I bought liquid at feed store and give it to my dogs 1/10 ml per 10 lbs.I calculated the dose and it was 150 x the dose in Heartgard tablets.
I’ve had a bunch of dogs over the years,Lab ,Lab mix and bunch of beagles.Never had one get heart worms nor did they get any other worms except tapeworms.
The Heartgard dose allows dogs to get other worms so now they have Heartgard Plus which is ivermectin plus pyrantel pamoate.
I gave my puppies 1/10 ml dose at 2 weeks old.
None of the collie breeds or collie mixes can take ivermectin.
My sil has a Seing Eye Dog and she gets a once a year shot for heart worms,has worked well for her.That might be best option for someone with only one or two dogs and stay in good grace with their vet.
I’ve had a bunch of dogs over the years,Lab ,Lab mix and bunch of beagles.Never had one get heart worms nor did they get any other worms except tapeworms.
The Heartgard dose allows dogs to get other worms so now they have Heartgard Plus which is ivermectin plus pyrantel pamoate.
I gave my puppies 1/10 ml dose at 2 weeks old.
None of the collie breeds or collie mixes can take ivermectin.
My sil has a Seing Eye Dog and she gets a once a year shot for heart worms,has worked well for her.That might be best option for someone with only one or two dogs and stay in good grace with their vet.
Posted on 10/15/21 at 6:43 pm to Jim Rockford
Quit using heartguRd years ago due to heart worm resistance in Acadiana. Been on Pro- heart for 10 years or so with no issues.
Posted on 10/15/21 at 7:45 pm to Jim Rockford
If he/she is acting fine and not showing symptoms, you shouldn’t worry about it.
Lots of dogs have heartworms and never have any issues.
Just do the treatments in the spring.
Lots of dogs have heartworms and never have any issues.
Just do the treatments in the spring.
This post was edited on 10/15/21 at 8:22 pm
Posted on 10/15/21 at 7:49 pm to LSUA 75
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.I bought liquid at feed store and give it to my dogs 1/10 ml per 10 lbs
I think youre overdosing by alot. The dose should be something around 1/100th of a ml total for a 40lb dog.
Posted on 10/15/21 at 7:51 pm to Eli Goldfinger
.I bought liquid at feed store and give it to my dogs 1/10 ml per 10 lbs.
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this^ 30 yrs never had a dog with heartworms
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this^ 30 yrs never had a dog with heartworms
Posted on 10/15/21 at 9:11 pm to EFHogman
I use 1 drop per month split between 2 dogs in their water
Posted on 10/15/21 at 10:08 pm to Jim Rockford
Ask your vet about melarsomine.
Posted on 10/15/21 at 10:18 pm to LEASTBAY
If I was overdosing with ivermectin I never saw any harm.I would give 2 week old puppies 1/2 ml which was .5 mg,I never lost a puppy.
My beagles would typically live until 12-13 years old,my Lab and Lab mix lived until 14 years
I was very active with beagle people in Eunice,Church Point,Mamou area and that is the dose they all used,that is where I learned it.
My beagles would typically live until 12-13 years old,my Lab and Lab mix lived until 14 years
I was very active with beagle people in Eunice,Church Point,Mamou area and that is the dose they all used,that is where I learned it.
Posted on 10/16/21 at 3:00 pm to Jim Rockford
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Heartguard faithfully
Prob #1. Happens all the time
Get on ivermec .1cc per 10lbs weight once a month and dont worry about heartworms
Posted on 10/25/21 at 5:38 pm to Jim Rockford
Start the treatment tomorrow. Having been through this before with our previous lab, he'll be sore from the shots for a day or two. After that it will be a challenge keeping him calm. Vet said she would prescribe a sedative if needed.
Posted on 10/25/21 at 5:40 pm to Jim Rockford
It just occurred to me that this happened with our other lab in the year following a hurricane-Rita. Happened this time in the year following Laura. Maybe it brought a strain of mosquitos up from the coastal marsh.
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