Dame Aussie Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 So every month my dogs get Sentinel Spectrum, on the same day each month. Things have been extremely hectic at the moment and I just realised I forgot their last dose!!! It was due on the 17th....so now I'm not sure if I will be ok just giving it to them now or do I need to get them tested for heartworm?? Fleas are not a problem, they've never had them anyway but it's the heartworm I'm worrying about. I feel like such a bad mum, I'm always so good with this stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebanne Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 just give it, they'll be fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~JessyBee~ Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 (edited) I agree with Rebanne, they will be fine don't feel bad, there are worse things you could do! Edited March 25, 2010 by goldengirl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dame Aussie Posted March 25, 2010 Author Share Posted March 25, 2010 just give it, they'll be fine Thanks Rebanne, I am known to be a bit of a drama queen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lab lady Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 i was advised by my vet that 6 week intervals was sufficient but they recommend monthly to make it easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dame Aussie Posted March 25, 2010 Author Share Posted March 25, 2010 i was advised by my vet that 6 week intervals was sufficient but they recommend monthly to make it easier. Ahh interesting, I feel much better now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerojath Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 I use it every six weeks as they are still well and truly protected for this period. I don't like overdosing anything and it saves a lot of money this way! Each time I use it I just mark the calendar for six weeks time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetty Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 the six week interval is interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerojath Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 the six week interval is interesting. Speak to your Vet - I gather it is widely accepted by Vets and the manufacturer that it offers protection for at least six weeks. Monthly intervals are safe, and are easier for users to remember to administer, but not required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Fox Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 i was advised by my vet that 6 week intervals was sufficient but they recommend monthly to make it easier. Yep, 6 weeks is fine. It says on the packet that you can leave up to 45 days between treatments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anniek Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 Not sure where you live, but down here we have passed heartworm season as the nights are quite cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Flying Furball Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 I actually opted for the annual heartworm injection because I am hopeless and it seems such an important one. I only have to remember flea treatment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Anne~ Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 I use it every six weeks as they are still well and truly protected for this period.I don't like overdosing anything and it saves a lot of money this way! Each time I use it I just mark the calendar for six weeks time. ;) Me too, and I do it on the advice from my Vet. The only danger is that if you then are late several times in a row, your dog has a much higher risk of getting heartworm than a dog on a 4 week cycle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelpie-i Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 If you are in Victoria you needn't worry too much about heartworm. From what I learned, our climate is not conducive to it as the female mosquito needs to survive for a number of days in order to be able to lay eggs. This requires a constant climate combination of both warmth and high humidity levels which we don't have here in Vic. Although it's always a good idea to undergo preventative measures. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twodoggies2001 Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 i was advised by my vet that 6 week intervals was sufficient but they recommend monthly to make it easier. DITTO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuddleDuck Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 I give it every 6 weeks as well - it does say in the instructions its fine, plus it saves some money, but most importantly I like to limit the amount of drugs that the dogs are getting ;) I do have to put a reminder in my phone for it - it is a bit harder to remember than monthly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissMonaro Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 If you are in Victoria you needn't worry too much about heartworm. I've heard the above comment a few times but I'm not so sure about that....... for instance the Barmah Forest virus is a virus that is carried through mosquitos and infects humans (eg. like Ross River Fever). Barmah Forest is in Victoria. So therefore one would assume that if you have mossies down there, then there is every chance that your dog can still get heartworm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest belgian.blue Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 I was always a little concered about heartworming Ivy once a month but now it seems fine to do every 6 weeks! Will save me a lot of money with two dogs. Also while we are on the subject of heartworming by tablet, at what age does a puppy need to be treated? Or is it from eight weeks? off to re-mark the calendar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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