Heartworm Vaccine

[GoldenGirl85]

Is Interceptor safe to give every 6 weeks opposed to every 4 like its recommended on the packet? I thought I read on here somewhere that its perfectly safe to give 6th weekly but it says 4th weekly to make it easier to remember when to dose is that right?

I havnt started either of my girls on Interceptor yet, my JRT still has the injection running around her system, and my pup isnt due for heartworm again just yet, but Ive bought a pack because she is due soon

Yep, it's safe :D

If you read the info inside the pack it says:

What happens if I miss a dose or am late dosing?

The regular interval between doses is one month i.e. approximately 30 days. If you miss your regular monthly treatment by 15 days or less, administer INTERCEPTOR SPECTRUM immediately and resume your monthly dosage scedule. If the interval is longer than 15 days and up to 30 days, heartworm prevention can still be maintained if you redose immediately and then maintain regular monthly dosing for the next 2 months. If a period of greater than 60 days had elapsed since the last dose, please contact your veterinarian.

Every 6 weeks is 42 days so well within the limits. On the same day every month is more convenient for the average person and easier to remember, while also allowing those extra 15 days if you happen to forget.

Since I have no trouble remembering I'd rather give my dog his every 6 weeks than overload him with more than he needs

Awesome thanks for that, I thought Id read somewhere that it was safe but thought Id double check before starting that

[Lab_Rat]

After my girls checkups lately Ive decided to continue with the Proheart jabs for our kelpie, but after discussions with our dear vet we decided that because of Zolas allergies it would be better for her NOT to hve the needle and go with the monthly chews instead.

I think its a individual dog based decision, and our next dog will be fully checked out, and advice from the vet taken into consideration before we decide which, if any chemical they will be getting!

Has anyone read anywhere the incidences of Heartworm Australia wide?? As in, where they are found, at what times of year, numbers of dogs infected etc.?

Also - Im asssuming each treatment is a different chemical, injection and chewable and tablet??

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