Life in the soggy Southern U.S.

[Agador's Dad]

This is a question regarding fleas and mosquitoes! I live in Southeast Texas, where it is very similar to Louisiana, with lots of slow moving waterways, and soggy ground. Mosquitoes are a problem 10 months out of the year. With that being the case, heart worms is a concern, especially since Agador and I love to take walks in a couple vacant fields near our home. I've read several people condemning things like vaccines for pets, with emphasis to make sure to be wary of over medicating our pets, so I was hoping some of the experts here might be able to give advice on heart worm medication. Vets generally advise giving a monthly pill to ward off heart worms. What do ya'll think?

 

[fila4me]

I have used Ivermectin for over 20yrs for heartworms. so, I have no other experience, sorry

 

[Agador's Dad]

That's perfect! Have you ever had any adverse effects that you think may be linked to the drug?

 

[fila4me]

I have not. have used it on my Filas, Dogos, Pit Bulls, Eng. Springer Spaniels, and a couple of mutts.

 

[Tubarao'smom]

I use cattle pour on ivermectin. A bottle wil last forever. I put it on a small piece of bread. Google for the dosage. I use .5ml for a dog that weighs 50-100lbs.

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