tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264392333565933559.post3169391737442471328..comments2024-03-27T07:25:55.614-05:00Comments on Borderblog: HeartwormsNickihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00547292170354458260noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264392333565933559.post-30491572098983107872009-09-11T07:18:05.326-05:002009-09-11T07:18:05.326-05:00Whoops, sorry-I meant Rohan!Whoops, sorry-I meant Rohan!Nickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00547292170354458260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264392333565933559.post-3193449895006164812009-09-11T07:16:12.877-05:002009-09-11T07:16:12.877-05:00That's a good point Rowan but one where there ...That's a good point Rowan but one where there is a lot of confusion. The dose of Ivermectin in Heartgard is safe for even the sensitive breeds but the higher doses, like those for treating Demodex are not safe for those dogs with the mutation. But with so many options many people just choose whatever product gives them peace of mind!Nickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00547292170354458260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264392333565933559.post-22743823545960715862009-09-11T05:23:46.753-05:002009-09-11T05:23:46.753-05:00And dont forget that if you own a Collie-type dog ...And dont forget that if you own a Collie-type dog (collies and shelties mostly), you probably want to stay away from any heartworm med that contains ivermectin (i.e. Heartgard) as your fluffy friend may be a carrier for the MDR1 gene that causes the dog to have a severe reaction to ivermectin (even death). There is a genetic test that will test if you dog is a carrier for it (especially helpful if your dog HAS HW and needs to be treated), but in terms of prevention, it is probably easier to stick with interceptor, or another ivermectin-free option =0)Rohan Sheltieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03726430216333010313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264392333565933559.post-24389008809597587052009-09-11T00:31:50.265-05:002009-09-11T00:31:50.265-05:00Excellent info about heartworms!! Thanks for shari...Excellent info about heartworms!! Thanks for sharing!Paint Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05095673661149903754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264392333565933559.post-90420598311998321082009-09-10T16:07:25.789-05:002009-09-10T16:07:25.789-05:00Thanks for all the info. My vet lent me a real he...Thanks for all the info. My vet lent me a real heart infected with heartworms in a jar, that I brought to school with me for a biology lesson. That was enough for me to always remember to give my dogs their preventative meds.Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07715453703592474992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264392333565933559.post-65096882211962709152009-09-10T15:45:03.245-05:002009-09-10T15:45:03.245-05:00I'm going to ask my vet about the one that pro...I'm going to ask my vet about the one that protects against heart worms and kills flea eggs. Currently Dis isn't on anything for fleas but he does have one on him on occasion and I just use a little flea shampoo.TChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03187186673159803396noreply@blogger.com