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Bob Hutson

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Went to our local feed store to buy a pack of Heartgard for my Lab, and the lady told me about a product that was a lot less expensive then Heartgard and just as effective. The product contains the main ingredient of Heartgard which is "Ivermectin", and a bottle of this will last eight to ten years. She went on to tell me she had many customers that used it, so I thought I'd ask you guys what you thought. It's given by using an eyedropper according to the dogs weight. This forum has so many dog lovers I've decided to go by whatever you guys suggest. Thanks!

Bob H
 
Bob,the patent for "Heart-Guard", expired a year or so ago,so other companies are producing the product at less cost.The one I use is
Tri-Heart Plus,from my vet.It has a Ivermectin/Pyrantel base and covers various body weights,mine is 51-100 lbs.They're chewable,although my fussy Bitch
needs it stuck down her throat.I give one a month year round.Dogs get thier annual check up before the season opener (Birds).There are probably cheaper ways to go,but I prefer the vet.
Good Hunting
 
That's all myself and all my hunting buddies use. We've never lost a dog to heartworms. IVERMECTIN takes care of all worms- pinworms,hookworms,heartworms,roundworms, etc. I know freinds that have used it since the 70's and no problems to report. My dog weighs around 80 lbs. I adjust the syringe ring to dispense an amount equivalent of the thickness of a nickel. I just bought a new tube Thursday 11.99 and tax. Yes it last for years.
 
doesnt matter around here what you use, you're still likely to get hartworms. We're having a full blown epidimic, I know people on hartguard, interceptor, reveloution, the knock off products, and the ivermetic liquid come up with worms. Lots of dogs on 2 products coming up postive, and lots of dogs being treated and a year later coming up postive again. Most of mine are on hartguard, as I don't feel comfortable mixing anything and giving it to anything. Ive got one on interceptor, because we belive she doesnt do well with hartguard (her body doesnt absorb it), and another on k-9 advtix new product (for the same reason, and he wont check clear of micro filia even though hes been treated and never missed a pill). Id say appox 40% of the dogs in the midsouth have come up postive in last 3 years on the meds. Me personally, Ive had 5 come up postive. travis
 
Thanks for all your input. Leslie, the little bottle the lady showed me was $40.00. What is the name of the meds you get for 11.99??

Bob H
 
Thanks for all your input. Leslie, the little bottle the lady showed me was $40.00. What is the name of the meds you get for 11.99??

Bob H
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Bob,I believe what Leslie and others are using is a paste in a syringe applicator with adjustable ring.I used it on my horses for years.I would try it after asking my vet,
and the dog would probably try to spit it out so would have to get it back and then hold their mouth shut until swallowed.
 
The syringe is what I use. Like joe said it has an adjustable ring on top. The ACTUAL name of the stuff is Zimecterin paste wormer. It has a a ingredient amount of 1.87% Ivermectin. It may be cheaper for you to use one of the big chains like Tractor supply, or another. I choose to give my buisness to the "local" mom and pop feed store.
 
The treament I have been using with success for my labs is a mixture of Ivomec and Propylene Glycol. Use the injectable Ivomec (not Ivomec Plus). This is to be mixed as one part Ivomec and 4 parts Propylene Glycol. I mix up 20 ml Ivomec and 80 ml PG. It will keep for some time. Treat once a month. It is to be administred orally (Do Not Inject) at 1ml per 20 lbs of dog weight . An easy way to give it is by using a syringe without a needle. The reason for the mixing of Ivomec and PG is to make the proper dose easier to give. That way you do not have to mess with micro amounts. PG can be obtained from your local pharmacy over the counter.

A few things about using Ivomectin products

1. Only start after you have a current heartworm test with a negative result
2. Do not give to herding dogs - Collies, Shelties, Ausies etc.
3. It will not treat tape worms
4. Keep it indoors out of the sunlight
 
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I used Zemectrin on my 3 Siberians for 15 years. Never a problem. I will use it on my AWS when he arrives next week. The only breed I heard of that can't take it is a collie. Don't know why. My vet approved it before I started.
 
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