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Cat Hunter · 10-02-2011, 06:11 AM

Hi, I would like to know how many of you have your Yorkies on heartworm prevention and which type you recommend.
Thanks

Lovetodream88 · 10-02-2011, 07:14 AM

Callie was on intercepter but our vet ran out and wasnt going to be ordering anymore so she said sentinel is about the same thing and that is what Callie is on right now. I think heartworm prevention is pretty important.

RileyDC · 10-02-2011, 07:21 AM

I have Riley on Heartgard Plus. I get it from Drs. Foster and Smith.

Heartgard Plus

lovemy3babies · 10-02-2011, 07:27 AM

I use Interceptor. I get it at my vet and it is about $25.00 a month for 3 dogs.

My lil friend · 10-02-2011, 07:39 AM

I have used Hartguard Plus for 15 years. My dogs have all come up with a negative blood test at their annual visit.

Cat Hunter · 10-02-2011, 08:14 AM

I am from the UK and we have no Heartworm issue that I know of, but I read some things on line that scared me to death!! My Mogwi has a vets appointment tomorrow for the test.

Thanks for all the input.

My lil friend · 10-02-2011, 08:17 AM

If you are now living in Fla. then your dog should be on prevention. The mosquitos in Fla are like small planes and that is how heartworms are transmitted.
Ask your vet what the situation is like in your area.

mom of 3 dogs · 10-02-2011, 03:49 PM

all 3 of mine are on Heartgaurd Plus

kdhawks · 10-02-2011, 07:11 PM

Heartworm preventative is so important! Levi is on Sentinel.

Maximo · 10-02-2011, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

Callie was on intercepter but our vet ran out and wasnt going to be ordering anymore so she said sentinel is about the same thing and that is what Callie is on right now. I think heartworm prevention is pretty important.

Why did your vet decide not use Interceptor anymore?

yorkietalkjilly · 10-02-2011, 08:26 PM

I've used Interceptor for years with no problems.

mky · 10-02-2011, 10:30 PM

Kiko is on Heartguard Plus.

Ellie May · 10-03-2011, 04:00 AM

My Yorkie is on Interceptor or Sentinel depending on my mood and how much I want to pay that month (doesn't matter because the heartworm portion is the same drug from the same company at what I assume is the same dose). My other dog is on Heartgard Plus for now. FWIW, my vet uses Sentinel or Heartgard for her own dogs.

LDMomma · 10-03-2011, 10:55 AM

We use Heartguard plus.

10-02-2011, 06:11 AM	#1
Cat Hunter Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: orlando, florida USA Posts: 127	Heartworm Hi, I would like to know how many of you have your Yorkies on heartworm prevention and which type you recommend. Thanks

10-02-2011, 07:14 AM	#2
Lovetodream88 Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md Posts: 23,248	Callie was on intercepter but our vet ran out and wasnt going to be ordering anymore so she said sentinel is about the same thing and that is what Callie is on right now. I think heartworm prevention is pretty important. __________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart!

10-02-2011, 07:27 AM	#4
lovemy3babies YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 799	I use Interceptor. I get it at my vet and it is about $25.00 a month for 3 dogs. __________________ Hi from Oklahoma City from me and the girls: Holly, Lacey & Tinker Belle

10-02-2011, 08:14 AM	#6
Cat Hunter Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: orlando, florida USA Posts: 127	Thank you! I am from the UK and we have no Heartworm issue that I know of, but I read some things on line that scared me to death!! My Mogwi has a vets appointment tomorrow for the test. Thanks for all the input.

10-02-2011, 03:49 PM	#8
mom of 3 dogs Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Worcester, MA USA Posts: 2,750	all 3 of mine are on Heartgaurd Plus __________________ _______________ Elaine, Peyton, and her 2 chi sisters Minnie and Tootsie

10-02-2011, 07:21 AM	#3
RileyDC BANNED! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Washington DC Posts: 4,183	I have Riley on Heartgard Plus. I get it from Drs. Foster and Smith. Heartgard Plus

10-02-2011, 07:39 AM	#5
My lil friend Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: FtWorth,TX,USA Posts: 3,269	I have used Hartguard Plus for 15 years. My dogs have all come up with a negative blood test at their annual visit.

10-02-2011, 08:17 AM	#7
My lil friend Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: FtWorth,TX,USA Posts: 3,269	If you are now living in Fla. then your dog should be on prevention. The mosquitos in Fla are like small planes and that is how heartworms are transmitted. Ask your vet what the situation is like in your area.

10-02-2011, 07:11 PM	#9
kdhawks Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,359	Heartworm preventative is so important! Levi is on Sentinel. __________________ katy&levi

10-02-2011, 08:26 PM	#11
yorkietalkjilly ♥ Love My Tibbe! ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: D/FW, Texas Posts: 22,140	I've used Interceptor for years with no problems. __________________ Jeanie and Tibbe One must do the best one can. You may get some marks for a very imperfect answer: you will certainly get none for leaving the question alone. C. S. Lewis

10-02-2011, 10:30 PM	#12
mky YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 316	Kiko is on Heartguard Plus.

10-03-2011, 04:00 AM	#13
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	My Yorkie is on Interceptor or Sentinel depending on my mood and how much I want to pay that month (doesn't matter because the heartworm portion is the same drug from the same company at what I assume is the same dose). My other dog is on Heartgard Plus for now. FWIW, my vet uses Sentinel or Heartgard for her own dogs. __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

10-03-2011, 10:55 AM	#14
LDMomma YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FL Posts: 410	We use Heartguard plus.