he'smyhero Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 Both of mine have the yearly injection. Never had a single problem (they are a staffy and a bulldog) use it mainly out of convienence (sp?) and it seems to work well. With every thing else that they need (intestinal worming, frontline for fleas, etc etc) it's just one less thing to think about!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgan Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 Here is a link to the manufacturer's warning letter and discussion on the injection - Heartworm injection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie Posted August 14, 2006 Author Share Posted August 14, 2006 thanks Morgan for posting that link. when a dog has a reaction or death is it within so many hours of needle given or can they have a reaction months after it has been given? l had no idea how unsafe it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgan Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 Reactions to vaccines can occur within minutes, hours, days, weeks or months. In humans they are even starting to link Parkinsons Disease with the aluminium contained in many vaccines - this is obviously many years later! Hep B shots given to some newborn infants have killed them within 4 or 5 hours. My vet stopped using it due to some of his patients contracting auto immune haemolytic anaemia as a result, which is fatal. He says the incidence of this is supposedly small, but how do you tell the grieving owner that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akitaowner Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 At my last annual vac my vet asked how i prevent heartworm - and i said monthly tablets, i said the vaccine has ivermectine type drug in it which can cause reactions (akitas are on the sensitive list). he said it was fine as it was a synthetic?? but he doesnt mind as long as the dogs are being treated somehow - and with people he trusts he doesnt push it... if people are likely to forget the monthly tabs i would suggest the vaccine - not everyone is so dog organised.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 My three have the annual injection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadia Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 Reactions to vaccines can occur within minutes, hours, days, weeks or months. In humans they are even starting to link Parkinsons Disease with the aluminium contained in many vaccines - this is obviously many years later! Hep B shots given to some newborn infants have killed them within 4 or 5 hours.My vet stopped using it due to some of his patients contracting auto immune haemolytic anaemia as a result, which is fatal. He says the incidence of this is supposedly small, but how do you tell the grieving owner that? Exactly!!! have seen the same here, plus numerous dogs suddenly becoming "skin dogs" with all sorts of skin, ear problems. My Vet does not reccomend it at all. Personally I think we assault our pets immune systems with far too many drugs and it is the animals who pay the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InspectorRex Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 Well said Nadia. The less chemicals we have to give our dogs the better. I am lucky my current Wonderful Vet thinks that way too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sayreovi Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 I recently got my two done with it, first time, figured i would see how they go as i always forget to give them the tablets. Nothing has happened to either of them both are fine, and if they continue that way i will continue to give them the injection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skipy Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 We do monthly as well, Sentiel spectrum, not yearly. I know some people that do yearly, I think with those injections are slow releasing, so dog does not get huge dose at once...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsapittybaby Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 Arnold has the sr12 injection yearly, he is fine. But my maltese is on Interceptor, and that is monthly, and is an all wormer too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malamum Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 My vet stopped using it due to some of his patients contracting auto immune haemolytic anaemia as a result, which is fatal. He says the incidence of this is supposedly small, but how do you tell the grieving owner that? I will never give it to my dogs either. There is a member on an Alaskan Malamute board I visit who lost his 3 year old dog to auto immune issues (I can't remember the exact terminology) after giving the yearly heartworm shot. I won't take the risk as I and I don't think giving a monthly chew to be too onerous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zacpud Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 Eventho we don't have a heartworm prob in my area, I still give my dogs monthly tablets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebanne Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 I have never had any problems giving ivermectin class drugs to my greyhounds, nor have I ever heard of greyhounds being on the sensitive list. I would very much like to see the link that states collies and greyhounds are related Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witheverythingiam Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 Nope - Interceptor here or Sentinel if there's a bad flea infestation? Wouldn't give it to a dog under 6 months, as Vet just won't do it. Plus it's charged /KG here, so having 2 Large Breeds, it's just not as economical as the tablets. -WithEverythingIAm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squeak Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 I have never had any problems giving ivermectin class drugs to my greyhounds, nor have I ever heard of greyhounds being on the sensitive list. I would very much like to see the link that states collies and greyhounds are related Admittedly there is nothing "concrete" in these links that either Collies & greyhounds are either related or that greyhounds have sensitivity. However, I would rather err on the side of caution with our girl. A couple of links for you... Link 1 Link 2 Link 3 Link 4 Link 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Australdi Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 My dobe was first treated on daily heartworm tabs whenI moved into a heartworm prone area (18mts of age) ....I then at about 3yrs of age put him onto heatguard....but I was often remiss in remenering to dose him (blame me being in my 20's) by the time I had to go through blood tests each year, and then the cost of heart guard....I was relieved to find that a simpiler proctection was available!...1 blood test..the injection at the time of his annual shots & no probs whatsoever! (just as an aside...I'm a person who is VERY sceptical of vaccinations..as I have personally had some severe reactions from vaccinations..) however, my boy seemeed to tolerate it well, it meant he was covered, despite my negligence & forgetfullness....in his later years, as he wasn't living in a misquito prone area and was essentailly a "house dog" I stopped his vaccinations...when I moved to Tassie....heartworm was not a prob, so I didn't subject his immune system to the extra assualt. all I can say is that if you live in a heartworm prone area, I would seriously consider giving your dog that protection....however, my personal opinion is if the heartworm risk is extremely low...then why subject your dog to a further pathogen......it's all about weighing up the risks :D Aus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazz Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 Our dogs are on monthly treatment You have to think about how this treatment would effect your dog later in life, by consistently being exposed to the 'chemical' in such high level in order to cover for an entire year - you have to wonder what effect this would have on the dogs system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panda Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 (edited) My dog had his heartworm injection when he was 6months old because he was going to a boarding kennel at 9 months old in December last year for one month. I didn't know any better then about how toxic it can be, and my old vet said it was ok to give to puppies from 6 months. Luckily my dog didn't have any reaction at the time. I give him monthly tablet now. Does anyone know if the injection can cause auto immune system issues 12 months later? Edited September 6, 2006 by panda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Australdi Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 I honestly doubt it...for it to be approved..it does have to go through extensive testing...although this isn't fail safe....there are alot of dogs out there that are getting this treatment and having no problems Aus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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