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Telea · 06-14-2013, 11:25 AM

Has anyone used the new vaccination for heartworms on here? What do you think about it? They are now offering it in my area. After a negative heartworm test the shot is suppose to be administered every 6 months. The cost is around $25.00 for the shot, and the test around here is around $25.00. I wandered if anyone on here had researched it and what you think about it.

Lovetodream88 · 06-14-2013, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Telea

Has anyone used the new vaccination for heartworms on here? What do you think about it? They are now offering it in my area. After a negative heartworm test the shot is suppose to be administered every 6 months. The cost is around $25.00 for the shot, and the test around here is around $25.00. I wandered if anyone on here had researched it and what you think about it.

Never heard of it. Is it brand new?

jadabug · 06-14-2013, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

Never heard of it. Is it brand new?

My vet is offering it now..I haven't really researched it fully though..my DIL is a vet tech and she uses it for her blue Heelers

chachi · 06-14-2013, 12:43 PM

Never heard of it would do it though

LilAnnCamp · 06-14-2013, 12:54 PM

It doesn't prevent intestinal worms like other heartworm prevention. They only way I would use it would be if I couldn't medicate an animal or if they were allergic to any drugs that were common in heartworm prevention. Although, I haven't researched it either but would worry if they had a reaction to it.... it's in their system for 6 months. It kind of scares me and there are heartworm meds that don't cost as much.

Example... if you have to deworm your dog b/c they get hook worms. How much is the dewormer going to be? Another $25? And with other prevention they will cover the deworming cost if it comes up as long as they can see history from buying from a vet. Of course, I'm sure they would want a negative fecal when beggining the prevention but most people get 1-2 (fecal/s) a year anyways.

WJM · 06-14-2013, 12:56 PM

ProHeart 6 ,My Vet offers this but I have not looked into it...

https://online.zoetis.com/us/en/prod...nded%2BNeutral

LilAnnCamp · 06-14-2013, 01:03 PM

Yep, Proheart is it... I couldn't think of the name.
It use to be around and they took it off the market and it has came back on in the last 2 years.

MandiesMom · 06-14-2013, 01:05 PM

I don't like the idea of that amount of medicine at one time in a small breed dog. I might consider it for my larger dog, but then..if it isn't controlling other worms, he's not fully protected. Also, my big dog's pill controls fleas, too. Just wish it worked to deter ticks.

Britster · 06-14-2013, 01:09 PM

Nah. I'm fine with the heartworm meds monthly.

Too new for my liking.

TxVicki · 06-14-2013, 01:32 PM

Pro Heart 6, is not new at all. They actually took it off the market several years ago and now it's back. They had several problems with it.

My opinion only I would not trust it at all.

My Vet will not even have this in her Vet Hospital.

Ellie May · 06-14-2013, 02:21 PM

If it is Proheart 6 I would not touch it with a ten foot pole. It was taken off the market due to many deaths. The preservative was changed and now it is available again. I don't see any reason to take the chance.

Last I knew your life had to be signed away in waivers to use it.

Lovetodream88 · 06-14-2013, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Ellie May

If it is Proheart 6 I would not touch it with a ten foot pole. It was taken off the market due to many deaths. The preservative was changed and now it is available again. I don't see any reason to take the chance.

Last I knew your life had to be signed away in waivers to use it.

Yikes that makes it a big huge no for me!

CouversMom · 06-14-2013, 03:06 PM

My vet offers it, but I would NEVER give it to my pups. Too risky, too many deaths... Not worth it in my book!

Telea · 06-14-2013, 06:17 PM

The more I read about it, I think it is scary too. I have read that it may not be good for older dogs too, I have a 9 year old baby. Every thing makes me a little scared when it comes to my new baby, she is 1 year old and only 3 pounds. Just was wondering if anyone had knowledge about it. After reading that it was pulled and brought back and not really changed, I am thinking it would be a little too much of a risk.

KazzyK810 · 06-14-2013, 07:00 PM

FDA Announces ProHeart® 6 Return to Market

Wouldn't use it on my pup...no way...no how.

06-14-2013, 11:25 AM	#1
Telea Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Van Buren, AR Posts: 130	Heartworm Vaccination? Has anyone used the new vaccination for heartworms on here? What do you think about it? They are now offering it in my area. After a negative heartworm test the shot is suppose to be administered every 6 months. The cost is around $25.00 for the shot, and the test around here is around $25.00. I wandered if anyone on here had researched it and what you think about it. __________________ Telea, Zoe', Max and Bella Grace

06-14-2013, 12:43 PM	#4
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	Never heard of it would do it though __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

06-14-2013, 12:54 PM	#5
LilAnnCamp LovingLifeWithAnimals Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Pinson, AL Posts: 2,048	It doesn't prevent intestinal worms like other heartworm prevention. They only way I would use it would be if I couldn't medicate an animal or if they were allergic to any drugs that were common in heartworm prevention. Although, I haven't researched it either but would worry if they had a reaction to it.... it's in their system for 6 months. It kind of scares me and there are heartworm meds that don't cost as much. Example... if you have to deworm your dog b/c they get hook worms. How much is the dewormer going to be? Another $25? And with other prevention they will cover the deworming cost if it comes up as long as they can see history from buying from a vet. Of course, I'm sure they would want a negative fecal when beggining the prevention but most people get 1-2 (fecal/s) a year anyways. __________________ Ann & Milo, Buttons, Dooley, Mr. Bigglesworth, & Crimson The righteous care for the needs of their animals, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel. Proverbs 12:10

06-14-2013, 01:03 PM	#7
LilAnnCamp LovingLifeWithAnimals Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Pinson, AL Posts: 2,048	Yep, Proheart is it... I couldn't think of the name. It use to be around and they took it off the market and it has came back on in the last 2 years. __________________ Ann & Milo, Buttons, Dooley, Mr. Bigglesworth, & Crimson The righteous care for the needs of their animals, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel. Proverbs 12:10

06-14-2013, 01:05 PM	#8
MandiesMom and Shelby's too Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Millbrook, AL Posts: 7,842	I don't like the idea of that amount of medicine at one time in a small breed dog. I might consider it for my larger dog, but then..if it isn't controlling other worms, he's not fully protected. Also, my big dog's pill controls fleas, too. Just wish it worked to deter ticks. __________________ Terri, proud mom to Mandie & Shelby-Dale

06-14-2013, 12:56 PM	#6
WJM No Longer a Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Maine Posts: 1,077	ProHeart 6 ,My Vet offers this but I have not looked into it... https://online.zoetis.com/us/en/prod...nded%2BNeutral

06-14-2013, 01:09 PM	#9
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,814	Nah. I'm fine with the heartworm meds monthly. Too new for my liking. __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

06-14-2013, 01:32 PM	#10
TxVicki Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: At Home Posts: 8,386	Pro Heart 6, is not new at all. They actually took it off the market several years ago and now it's back. They had several problems with it. My opinion only I would not trust it at all. My Vet will not even have this in her Vet Hospital. __________________ [SIZE="3"VICKI & ALLIE[/SIZE]

06-14-2013, 02:21 PM	#11
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	If it is Proheart 6 I would not touch it with a ten foot pole. It was taken off the market due to many deaths. The preservative was changed and now it is available again. I don't see any reason to take the chance. Last I knew your life had to be signed away in waivers to use it. __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

06-14-2013, 03:06 PM	#13
CouversMom and Khloe Mae's too! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 14,732	My vet offers it, but I would NEVER give it to my pups. Too risky, too many deaths... Not worth it in my book! __________________ Michelle- mommy to Couver and Khloe Mae! http://yorkiehavenrescue.com/

06-14-2013, 06:17 PM	#14
Telea Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Van Buren, AR Posts: 130	The more I read about it, I think it is scary too. I have read that it may not be good for older dogs too, I have a 9 year old baby. Every thing makes me a little scared when it comes to my new baby, she is 1 year old and only 3 pounds. Just was wondering if anyone had knowledge about it. After reading that it was pulled and brought back and not really changed, I am thinking it would be a little too much of a risk. __________________ Telea, Zoe', Max and Bella Grace

06-14-2013, 07:00 PM	#15
KazzyK810 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Michigan USA & Sheffield UK Posts: 4,119	FDA Announces ProHeart® 6 Return to Market Wouldn't use it on my pup...no way...no how. __________________ Karan & ZoE (Chelsea )