Goldengirl25 Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Hi all I would like to ask people's opinions regarding Heartworm tablets during Pregnancy. I have heard that the tablets may possibly cause dead puppies. Would be very interested to hear from anyone that has any information regarding this. Thank you in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 I made sure mine was done just before mating, then she was done two weeks after whelping. Everything I read said Sentinel was safe but I just wasn't comfortable with it. We are not in a high risk heartworm area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldengirl25 Posted April 8, 2014 Author Share Posted April 8, 2014 I gave my girl her last Heartworm tablet 20th March and she was mated 26th & 27th March, hope that was ok. I am not going to give her a monthly tablet from now on in case she is pregnant. I have bee using Interceptor and there is no warning on the packaging not to give to pregnant bitches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Yep I read up on Sentinel and it said it was safe in pregnant and lactating bitches but I didn't want to risk it :) From memory Rommi had hers about a week before mating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Oh she had drontal 10 days prior to whelping :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumabaar Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 I am in an 'at risk' area so I just made sure it was the correct dose and gave it at 6 week intervals rather than 4 to minimise exposure to chemicals while making sure she was adequately protected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretel Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 During pregnancy I give the simplest heart worm prevention. Usually mine have Sentinel and I know they say it's safe but I err on the side of caution and just give a valuheart or heartguard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jed Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 (edited) The microfilaria take 4 months to develop into worms. On that basis, it should be safe not to give any heartworm protection during pregnancy if you are concerned about it. I am not sure, but your medication may destroy microfilaria. You could also give Dimmotrol - daily tablet, which has been used for years, and as far as I know, is safe. Edited April 8, 2014 by Jed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystiqview Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 I am in high risk area. I have given heartworm during pregnancy. I never use the injection as this has caused death in some collies. I use interceptor for my worms. The flea component in sentinel I have found useless in my area. I have also used pro heart monthy tablets. I cannot use heart guard having collie breeds. Best advice, read the product leaflet and search the MSDS for the product. This will list whether is is safe to use in pregnant and lactating bitches and also any side effects that are expected using the product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 http://www.showdogsupersite.com/kenlclub/breedvet/herx.html http://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com.au/2013/03/does-your-dog-really-need-to-be-on.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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