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Post by Jaz on Nov 30, 2008 18:57:56 GMT -5
:heartsmile: We took Jaz to the Vet on Sat. She has gained 6lbs in to weeks The vet says thats great. he give me a Heart Worm med. it is Worm Shield is this a good bran?
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Post by RealPitBull on Dec 1, 2008 8:45:06 GMT -5
I've never heard of it. Anyone else?
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Post by maryellen on Dec 1, 2008 12:57:39 GMT -5
never heard of it either, there is heartguard, heartguard plus, interceptor, those are more common..
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Post by bamapitbullmom on Dec 1, 2008 13:01:51 GMT -5
I've not heard of it before you posted but did some digging on the net. It's Ivermectin/Pyrantel according to the insert. It's made by hannah pharmaceuticals: 68mcg ivermectin 57mg pyrantel As for my web search, mostly I pull up questions asked about it on sites such as Answers and in blogs. One forum in particular has a thread with an LVT and she couldn't find anything in the AVMA has nothing about it on their site (as of late September). Also, according to the discussions on this thread and others, it is a generic form of Heartgard (or as some put it, exactly the same) but cheaper. Lastly I found someone who said Wormshield is Banfield's answer to Heartgard and Interceptor...basically Banfield created their own brand. If this is the case, I would certainly do some heavy research in regards to guarantees and product safety and quality. I believe that Wormshield only prevents hooks and ascarids not whips or other intestinal worms or external parasites.
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Post by valliesong on Dec 1, 2008 23:05:45 GMT -5
I have used Iverheart, another generic, made by Virbac, with no issues. It is identical to Heartgard, only cheaper. I take a lot of generic human medications with no issues as well. I believe even the pet ones are monitored by the FDA, especially prescription ones like heartworm meds.
Do not, however, use any ivermectin medication in collie-type dogs as they can have a severe reaction. Use Interceptor and related products instead.
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Post by amspits2007 on Dec 23, 2008 11:35:54 GMT -5
We use Revolution for the dogs and kitten. its been working great with the worms and the fleas and it has cleared up pinky's skin issues too. ;D
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Post by RuffMuttK9z on Dec 23, 2008 12:17:34 GMT -5
Do not, however, use any ivermectin medication in collie-type dogs as they can have a severe reaction. Use Interceptor and related products instead. www.pnas.org/content/101/32/11725.full.pdf+htmlPlease, to those who read this comment, do not confuse "collie-type" dogs with border collies. The mdr1 gene mutation, per Katy Robertson at UCDavis, has NOT been found in a single purebred border collie as of 12/12/07. Ivermectin is perfectly safe for border collies.
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Post by bamapitbullmom on Dec 23, 2008 12:37:08 GMT -5
Yep, I know several BCs on daily Ivermectin...even the ones with white paws...as the saying warns against.
"White feet, don't treat" (referring to Ivermectin)
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Post by RuffMuttK9z on Dec 23, 2008 13:27:18 GMT -5
People can be so stupid! White feet?? !
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Post by Courtney on Dec 23, 2008 14:16:23 GMT -5
I use Advantage Multi for heartworm, roundworm, hookworm, whipworm, fleas, and mites. It's Imidacloprid/Moxidectin and has been great for all the dogs.
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Post by lpyrbby on Dec 23, 2008 14:49:11 GMT -5
I use Advantage Multi for heartworm, roundworm, hookworm, whipworm, fleas, and mites. It's Imidacloprid/Moxidectin and has been great for all the dogs. This stuff is GREAT! I tell people that I can tell when the meds are starting to wear off because the mosquitos start hovering around them again! lol
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