Monthly Heartworm Treatment

[Boronia]

I had been using ProHeart but now I am unable to buy it, seems to be discontinued.

I found it economical as I'd buy the tablet for the larger/heavier dogs and halve it.

What other good heartworm meds are available that are monthly and come in tablet form and treat only heartworm?...not any other worms (like gut-worms)

I had been tossing round the idea of getting the annual HW injection...it's about $70 which is pretty well up there in price so I'll probably just stick to the monthly tablets.

Hoping DOLers can suggest a good alternative.

[Mum to Emma]

Google RSPCA heart worm tablets.

[Papillon Kisses]

Google RSPCA heart worm tablets.

... which contains Ivermectin. Other brands of Ivermectin include Valuheart and Nuheart. :)

[Boronia]

This is copied from the info sheet:

Proheart for dogs is a tablet used for the prevention of heartworm disease. Proheart Tablets contain the active

ingredient Moxidectin (not ivermectin) and are given once a month for the prevention of heartworm disease

caused by the parasitic worm Dirofilaria Immitis in dogs. Proheart eliminates the heartworm larvae that infect the

dog during the previous month. Heartworm is spread by infected mosquitoes

another question;

Is there any benefit in using Moxidectin over ivermectin? (considering I can't buy Proheart anyway this question is probably a waste of time) :D

[Papillon Kisses]

Some dogs can't have Ivermectin due to a gene variation (MRD1) that makes it dangerous.

http://www.animalnetwork.com.au/tests/index.php?testid=11

If the dog has an auto-immune disease, then monthly preventatives may be better (safer) than the injection if you can be trusted to remember them.*

*This comes from my vet. She said the data is limited and that getting heartworm is far more dangerous. She was prepared to give the injection to my dog as she said it was safe, but gave me the option as she trusted me to remember monthly preventatives.

[Boronia]

Some dogs can't have Ivermectin due to a gene variation (MRD1) that makes it dangerous.

http://www.animalnet...x.php?testid=11

If the dog has an auto-immune disease, then monthly preventatives may be better (safer) than the injection if you can be trusted to remember them.*

*This comes from my vet. She said the data is limited and that getting heartworm is far more dangerous. She was prepared to give the injection to my dog as she said it was safe, but gave me the option as she trusted me to remember monthly preventatives.

Yes, I remember now PK, I remember I had read somewhere that Border collies have a bad reaction to Ivermectin.

Do you know if there any other monthly tablet/chew that doesn't have ivermection as the ingredient?

I don't forget to do monthly

[Papillon Kisses]

There are, but they aren't heartworm-only ones (to my knowledge... I haven't seen any).

For example:

Advocate and Sentinal Spectrum do heartworm, fleas and intestinal worms.

Interceptor Spectrum does heartworm and intestinal worms.

There is a daily heartworm-only tablet.

http://www.vetnpetdirect.com.au/DIMM#.WCZNe_A8aEc

Perhaps speak to your vet about your concerns. You can test for MDR1 if you have a breed that may have it.

Edited November 11, 2016 by Papillon Kisses

[Boronia]

There are, but they aren't heartworm-only ones (to my knowledge... I haven't seen any).

For example:

Advocate and Sentinal Spectrum do heartworm, fleas and intestinal worms.

Interceptor Spectrum does heartworm and intestinal worms.

There is a daily heartworm-only tablet.

http://www.vetnpetdi...MM#.WCZNe_A8aEc

Perhaps speak to your vet about your concerns. You can test for MDR1 if you have a breed that may have it.

Thanks Pk

The Westies should be fine

I can't be bothered with the daily tablet, the monthly one is much more convenient.

Do you know of a heaver-dog chew/tablet that I can cut in half?...much more economical

I have looked at this page and am getting more and more confused http://www.ovedshors...m-preventatives

No Thanks to Proheart for discontinuing the good product I have been using for 15 years

eta, I took another look and maybe the Heartgold is the go as 1/2 a chewie can be given monthly, there are 20 chewies in the container so that will last for 20 months as I have two Westies.

Give one Heartgold Chewable per 12-22Kg Monthly. DOSE RATE: Dogs less than 12Kg bodyweight, give half a chewable monthly.

May be given to pregnant and stud dogs.

Do not use in puppies under 6 weeks old.

Treatment for Heartworm should occur regularly at 28-30 day intervals.

The first chewable should be given before exposure to infected mosquitoes and only given to heartworm free dogs.

Active ingredient: Ivermectin

http://www.ovedshors...e-chews-12-22kg

these Nuheart medium look ok also--> http://www.ovedshorseandpetstore.com.au/nuheart-heartworm-for-dogs

they can be halved by the looks of the tablet/chewie and work out at a fairly good price

Edited November 12, 2016 by Boronia

[Papillon Kisses]

Excellent. Cost-effective too! :)

[Boronia]

Excellent. Cost-effective too! :)

Yep, I am such a tight a$$ :laugh:

[rubiton]

OUr old dog use to have Heartgard then heartgard Plus but younger dog was started on Interceptor and puppy will join him when she's the right weight (got two more doses of the god awful stuff you put on their shoulder blades - give me a monthly chew tablet anytime over the squeeze on stuff)

[trifecta]

I use Nuheart, they are the cheapest I have found, and while not a chewable, they are meat flavoured and can be disguised in food or dissolved in water.

[shirra]

I use exelpet monthly chews (Ivermectin) because I can buy them at the supermarket.

I haven't done a price comparison with other brands, I'm hooked on the convenience and love that they don't contain drugs for fleas or intestinal worms.