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Which heartworm preventitive do you use?

Firestorm

Posted : 4/9/2006 9:57:37 AM

Which heartworm preventitive do you use? and Why?

My vet and I discussed and chose heartgard for my Shih Tzu.

PurplePets22

Posted : 4/9/2006 1:51:02 PM

We have decided to stick with Heartgard.

Danny

Posted : 4/9/2006 3:21:54 PM

I use Sentinel. It has a good safety record and it also protects against flea infestations. For the months with heavy tick loads, I use K9Advantix to ward them off. [

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ladida

Posted : 4/9/2006 8:17:48 PM

I use sentinal for both dogs.

dyan

Posted : 4/10/2006 7:24:19 AM

Interceptor as suggested for Great Danes.

jprinz99

Posted : 4/10/2006 9:01:59 AM

normally use Interceptor, but stopped while using Revolution (used for sarcops). Now back to Interceptor

Amelia

Posted : 4/10/2006 9:12:36 AM

Heartgard Plus (given every 6 weeks, not 4)

Jennifer

Posted : 4/10/2006 11:53:33 AM

I too use Heartguard Plus. I spread it to every 6 weeks instead of 4 and I only do 6 doses a year. I also don't use flea/tick protection. I do the minimum that I feel is safe enough without risking anything that could be seriously dangerous.

sandra_slayton

Posted : 4/10/2006 12:07:49 PM

I use Interceptor for my 3 goldens. And they do get it on the lst of each month year round. When you can go duck hunting in Jan. and put on OFF instead of thermal underwear and take ice water instead of hot cocoa or coffee, then you just can't afford to go without the HW pills each month. My vet recommends Interceptor as it controls hook, whip and round worms as well as the heart worms.

cyclefiend2000

Posted : 4/10/2006 12:59:36 PM

we use heartguard plus for both dogs and both cats.