heartworm treatment

[dexter]

Is there a treatment for heartworms using Ivomec? I have heard of this but don't know for sure if I am remembering it correctly! Any info would be appreciated. I just took a dog to the vet and the test seemed to be inconclusive so if I found out for sure, I need to know what to do about it! Thanks in advance, Dexter

[Richard]

Dexter, I use ivomec to prevent heartworms in my dogs. Once a dog has heartworms, you should let the Vet treat it to kill the worms. This is something a Vet should do as it is done with great care due to the danger to the dog during treatment.

[mtneerbp]

AS A PREVENTATIVE 1/10 OF A CC FOR EVERY 10 LBS ONCE A MONTH UNDER THE SKIN OR IN THE MOUTH I PUT A TABLE SPOON OF CAN DOG FOOD ON PLATE AN PUT A HOLE IN MIDDLE LIKE YOU DO ON MASHED POTATOES FOR THE GRAVY, AND PUT MEDICINE THERE AND COVER WITH DOG FOOD DOGS GOBBLE IT UP

[mmccluskey]

BE CAREFUL!

I don't know about Imovec, but we recently went through the whole heart worm ordeal and I know that the "standard vet preventative medicines" can be fatal if the dog is heartworm positive. This is one reason why vet's test before prescribing the preventatives.

Good Luck!

[mtneerbp]

THE SAME WITH IVEMEC I START MY PUPS AT 2 MONTHS SO THEY DONT GET A CHANCE TO GET THEM. VET SAID WOULD KILL LONG HAIR COLLIE DOG DONT KNOW WHY HAVE HEARD THIS BEFORE

[dexter]

Hey guys, thanks for all the info, I learn alot from this site and it is appreciated! Thanks again and happy running!!! Dexter

GOD BLESS!! AND REMEMBER THAT JESUS IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON!!

[samlyn0001]

My vet told me today that my pup didnt need the preventative until Five months. Got three dogs to test this month. Took my lab today. 81.50 total for a 72 lb dog. Including the test 28.50, 38.00 For six month preventative shot, and 15.00 for the exam. Have the other two beagles to do in two weeks. Will go with the shots for them too. Our pup will be on once a month pills which covers whip worm too. Gotta do what ya gotta do.
Take care
good luck