Heartworm Goto page 1, 2  Next          Weimaraner Addict Forum Index -> General Health Do you use a heartworm preventative? Yes  91%  [ 32 ] No  8%  [ 3 ] Total Votes : 35 Author Message kamfam Wise Old Weim Joined: 29 Aug 2007 Posts: 2171 Location: Cleveland, OH Fur Kids: Glacier, Samoyed Darby, Weimaraner Kam, Weimaraner 9/20/06 - 6/05/08 Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 2:01 pm    Post subject: Heartworm Just wondering how many people use a hw preventative, vs yearly blood test? What brand do you use? Back to top weimdawgs Wise Old Weim Joined: 08 Jun 2007 Posts: 4834 Location: East Norriton, PA Fur Kids: Scout, Silkie, Gunnar and Jake all Weimaraners Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 2:09 pm    Post subject: Interceptor....anywhere from every 30 to every 45 days...I never go more than 45. Monthly is not really necessary..it is just easier to remember to give it to them that way. With four, I try to stretch it out just a little. Back to top LunaBrown Wise Old Weim Joined: 21 Jul 2007 Posts: 1514 Location: Minneapolis, MN Fur Kids: Luna, Weimaraner Murphy, Kittycat Paige, Kittycat Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 2:18 pm    Post subject: Luna is on Heartguard 6 months out of the year, they do a blood test every spring before we can begin with the preventative. Back to top NenaGunther Wise Old Weim Joined: 11 Feb 2008 Posts: 1704 Location: Monticello, NY Fur Kids: Nena, Weimaraner Gunther, Weimaraner Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 2:26 pm    Post subject: I do blood tests every 6 months instead of giving preventative. Back to top weimdogmom Champion Weim Joined: 11 Feb 2008 Posts: 631 Fur Kids: Jazz, terrier mix Mayu, weim Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 4:21 pm    Post subject: Tri-Heart and a yearly blood test before the prescription is renewed. Back to top amazonstarlight Wise Old Weim Joined: 29 Jan 2008 Posts: 1162 Location: Oklahoma Fur Kids: Sadie the Rottweiler/Chow mix, Asia and Bella the kitties. New member Scooter(name won\\\'t change) 3 yr old Weim boy. Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 5:31 pm    Post subject: I use Interceptor. I give it to them every 37ish days. I used to only give it about 9 months of the year but after Scooter's ordeal I will be giving it all year long, but I'm a little further south than most of you all. Back to top ZaneTheBrain Adult Weim Joined: 21 Dec 2007 Posts: 280 Location: Arizona Fur Kids: Zane; blue weimaraner Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 6:21 pm    Post subject: Heartguard year round. Zane is exposed to a lot of other dogs at Doggy Day Care and I would hate for him to get sick when I could have easily prevented it. Back to top kjnewk Young Weim Joined: 09 Oct 2007 Posts: 249 Location: San Antonio, TX Fur Kids: Bella Ivan a.k.a. Mr. Magoo R.I.P. Sweet Boy 20 Jun 2008 Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 8:55 pm    Post subject: I just recently switched to Iverhart and I use it year round and do an annual blood test. Back to top simis Champion Weim Joined: 18 Jan 2008 Posts: 755 Location: CT Fur Kids: Rosie - weim (17 months) Louise & Kodiak - Siamese kitties Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 9:20 pm    Post subject: Interceptor 6 mos out of the yr - we've done blood test every 6 mos but will prob begin to stretch that back to annual. Back to top h20fwlkillr Adult Weim Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 418 Location: Holden, Mo. Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 12:58 am    Post subject: ZaneTheBrain wrote: Heartguard year round. Zane is exposed to a lot of other dogs at Doggy Day Care and I would hate for him to get sick when I could have easily prevented it. Heartworms can only be passed along by a skeeter. You don't have to worry about getting them from other dogs. They can however, pick up worms(round,hook) from other dogs, so that in itself might be a good reason for use thru out the year. I use interceptor or Iverhart March thru November. Depends on which I can get cheaper at the time. Back to top tltrooster Adult Weim Joined: 26 Dec 2007 Posts: 365 Location: Texas Fur Kids: Champ - Weimaraner Callie - 10yr Calico Cat Bear - 9 yr Gray Cat Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 7:47 am    Post subject: We use Heartguard year round, We have major Mosquitos where I live. Back to top ZaneTheBrain Adult Weim Joined: 21 Dec 2007 Posts: 280 Location: Arizona Fur Kids: Zane; blue weimaraner Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 7:51 am    Post subject: I'm a bit more protective since he caught the papilloma virus at Day Care and got sicker than most do. It's transmitted from animal to animal by mosquitos, so there's a chance! A bit paranoid, I know! If only I could find a way to wrap him up in bubble wrap and get him to keep it on..... Back to top krisnkaipo Young Weim Joined: 22 Jun 2007 Posts: 225 Location: San Diego Fur Kids: Wilson the Weim Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 10:54 am    Post subject: papilloma virus at daycare? Transmitted by mosquitos? Have not heard of that? What happened?? Back to top momofZaneandWyatt Champion Weim Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Posts: 646 Location: Lincoln Nebraska Fur Kids: Wyatt Earp (Blue Weimaraner) Maisy (mutt, blue heeler, spaniel mix) RIP Zane Grey (Silver Weimaraner) 9-2-05 to 7-24-08 Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 11:01 am    Post subject: Our boys get a heartworm chewy once a month all year long, also they are tested 2 times a year. Its funny because the little tester thing looks like a pregnancy test...I joke with the vet because it looks like that and we have to male dogs.... Our Animal med center actually makes up their own chewy heartworm pills. Shannon, Bill, Zane and Wyatt Back to top Bunker Adult Weim Joined: 22 Apr 2008 Posts: 358 Location: Red Lion, PA Fur Kids: Lucky - Cat Kitty - Cat Bunker - Weimaraner Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 11:27 am    Post subject: Interceptor monthly. 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