Which heartworm preventative for liver compromised yorkie - YorkieTalk.com Forums

eringabrielle · 04-18-2009, 05:33 PM

Hello-

I have been giving both of my yorkies Heartguard since we have had them, but we have just recently learned that Willow has high BAT's, we don't know yet if it is a shunt or MVD. Is there a better alternative to Heartguard? She has never had a bad reaction, I just want to be as safe as I can...the vet said Heartguard was ok, I just want some second opinions...

Thanks!

manolos mom · 04-18-2009, 05:56 PM

My Manolo had a reaction to Hartguard, he has slight MVD. Im still looking what would be a good natural solution.

drabinowitz43 · 04-18-2009, 06:36 PM

My Joey has just recovered from liver shunt surgery. The vet told me to only use Interceptor. That just happens to be what I have been using all along, but I've read that it is also the safest.

bailey12 · 04-19-2009, 05:37 AM

Zeus is on heartgard. He has MVD and will be 8 years old in May. I choose not to give it in winter and have never had any difficulties.

eringabrielle · 04-19-2009, 07:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bailey12

Zeus is on heartgard. He has MVD and will be 8 years old in May. I choose not to give it in winter and have never had any difficulties.

Unfortunately, I don't have that option in Houston, we have mosquitos pretty much year round

But, since she doesn't have any reactions, I guess I will keep giving it to her.

Thanks for your input

MiloBoy · 04-19-2009, 07:16 AM

We are using Interceptor at the recommendation of our vet and Milo has not had any adverse reaction although he has only taken it 3 times so far.

Ladymom · 04-19-2009, 07:17 AM

Interceptor is the safest.

Yorkiedaze · 04-19-2009, 09:30 AM

Those flea repellents are extremely harsh chemical's that go into their blood stream and cause major health problems. Here are some natural ones that work better and are safe.

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manolos mom · 04-19-2009, 10:06 AM

Thanks so much for this. Yahoo support group member told me to use Parasite Dr. All natural. Even the topical creams, sprays and oils will go thru the bloodstream, I am trying to keep it natural too.

Ellie May · 04-19-2009, 05:00 PM

Heartworm disease is too dangerous to try natural and unproven routes in my opnion. Ellie has high bile acids and she does well on Interceptor. Heartgard will also be okay but jus the regular, not the Heartgard Plus (contains beef).

Yorkiedaze · 04-19-2009, 05:32 PM

You don't need harsh chemical's to ward off insects. The natural ones DO work, and without the risk of cancer.

04-18-2009, 05:33 PM	#1
eringabrielle YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 293	Which heartworm preventative for liver compromised yorkie Hello- I have been giving both of my yorkies Heartguard since we have had them, but we have just recently learned that Willow has high BAT's, we don't know yet if it is a shunt or MVD. Is there a better alternative to Heartguard? She has never had a bad reaction, I just want to be as safe as I can...the vet said Heartguard was ok, I just want some second opinions... Thanks! __________________ Biscuits, Willow, & Erin See us on Dogster!

04-18-2009, 05:56 PM	#2
manolos mom Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 7,982	My Manolo had a reaction to Hartguard, he has slight MVD. Im still looking what would be a good natural solution. __________________ Ethical Breeders follow and support http://www.ytca.org/

04-18-2009, 06:36 PM	#3
drabinowitz43 YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New York Posts: 490	My Joey has just recovered from liver shunt surgery. The vet told me to only use Interceptor. That just happens to be what I have been using all along, but I've read that it is also the safest. __________________ Donna, Sadie, Joey and Nicky (and Buddy the cockatiel)

04-19-2009, 07:17 AM	#7
Ladymom Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 8,317	Interceptor is the safest. __________________ http://www.myladysdogbows.com/ http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref...6213341?ref=nf

04-19-2009, 09:30 AM	#8
Yorkiedaze My hairy-legged girls Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lompoc, ca. Posts: 12,228	Those flea repellents are extremely harsh chemical's that go into their blood stream and cause major health problems. Here are some natural ones that work better and are safe. Chinaroad Lowchens of Australia - Ticks, fleas, bees, flies, snakes and other gremlins! And how to deal with them! __________________ AZRAEL RAZAEL JILLI ANN

04-19-2009, 05:37 AM	#4
bailey12 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: St. Louis MO Posts: 85	Zeus is on heartgard. He has MVD and will be 8 years old in May. I choose not to give it in winter and have never had any difficulties.

04-19-2009, 07:16 AM	#6
MiloBoy Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Astoria, NY Posts: 122	We are using Interceptor at the recommendation of our vet and Milo has not had any adverse reaction although he has only taken it 3 times so far.

04-19-2009, 10:06 AM	#9
manolos mom Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 7,982	Thanks so much for this. Yahoo support group member told me to use Parasite Dr. All natural. Even the topical creams, sprays and oils will go thru the bloodstream, I am trying to keep it natural too. __________________ Ethical Breeders follow and support http://www.ytca.org/

04-19-2009, 05:00 PM	#10
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	Heartworm disease is too dangerous to try natural and unproven routes in my opnion. Ellie has high bile acids and she does well on Interceptor. Heartgard will also be okay but jus the regular, not the Heartgard Plus (contains beef). __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

04-19-2009, 05:32 PM	#11
Yorkiedaze My hairy-legged girls Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lompoc, ca. Posts: 12,228	You don't need harsh chemical's to ward off insects. The natural ones DO work, and without the risk of cancer. __________________ AZRAEL RAZAEL JILLI ANN