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**SammieMom** · 01-12-2013, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Yogi's Mom

Oh My God,Now Iam Worried!!!!
Ill Go To The Vets On Monday Morning. I Read All This High TEch Vet Things here--We only have 6 vets--and they are the pits. very old fashion.

Really no suggestions on what needs done next for my little one--i will ask for the test/and i must pick out a med.
He Sold Me Heartguard-I Still have it/lotta good thats doing.
I WILL Make my choice this weekend/for sure. if something happened to my boy-I WOULD DIE*

Many Thanks and God Bless You!

I edited my org post. didn't make sense....LOL

anyway don't worry, just get the quick test and then you will start him on his pills. we all do..good luck and btw, heartgard was rec by my Vet as well as Iverhart.

**IvysMom** · 01-12-2013, 02:11 PM

Yup, lots of vets still sell Ivermectin for heartworm protection. But ours here do not because they've had too many of their client's doggies come in and test positive for heartworms despite being on Ivermectin. And these are clients who they trust to have given the meds on schedule. These vets insist on testing a minimum of once a year now because of this. My favorite vet who did Ivy's spay doesn't even charge for the annual heartworm test because he so wants to make sure every one of his dogs gets tested. He'd rather eat the expense himself than have one of his client's dogs who has been on heartworm preventative he sold them come in with an advanced case of heartworm disease that he can't cure. I love that vet...

**Ladysmom** · 01-12-2013, 02:59 PM

I did a little research on the internet and it does sound like Ivermectin resistance has become an issue.

What is shocking is that the FDA has warned Merial that they cannot continue to claim Heartguard is 100% effective after an alleged coverup conspiracy was discovered.

DogAware.com News Archive: Are Heartworms Developing Resistance to Preventatives?

DogAware.com News Archive: Heartworm Preventive Effectiveness

Courthouse News Service

Alleged Coverup at Pet Drug Firm Shows Why Office Conspiracies Don't Work - CBS News

Merial Limited 14-Aug-06

Have Dog Heartworms Become Resistant ?

**SammieMom** · 01-12-2013, 05:17 PM

Hey, thanks guys for the heads up. I am going to speak to Vet about this. ASAP.
xxxx

**Yogi's Mom** · 01-12-2013, 05:43 PM

OK You know the heartguard i bought from the vet and have been afraid to use==well its in the trash==that one is off my list for sure. i just knew not to use that. picked it many times and something would just make me say==not yet.

This Site Is The Best Ill Discuss Something With The Old Timer Thats MY VET!

**jmm** · 01-12-2013, 07:17 PM

Ivermectin is very effective against heartworms. In such tiny doses, it is well tolerated by most dogs even the collie breeds or those with liver problems.

**Maglily** · 01-12-2013, 07:21 PM

Thanks for the info Jackie, I have to find a replacement too and was trying to decide, I'm not sure what my vet carries thou.

**Ladysmom** · 01-12-2013, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yogi's Mom

OK You know the heartguard i bought from the vet and have been afraid to use==well its in the trash==that one is off my list for sure. i just knew not to use that. picked it many times and something would just make me say==not yet.

This Site Is The Best Ill Discuss Something With The Old Timer Thats MY VET!

Please don't throw it out. If you read the articles I posted, Ivermectin resistance has mostly occurred in the Mississippi Valley area of the country. It may become more widespread eventually, but I wouldn't throw out the product you have now. At the very least, your vet would probably allow you to return it.

Is Yogi on any heartworm preventative now? Ivermectin is certainly better than no preventative at all.

**SammieMom** · 01-12-2013, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by jmm

Ivermectin is very effective against heartworms. In such tiny doses, it is well tolerated by most dogs even the collie breeds or those with liver problems.

Thank you so much for posting Jackie and the links provided from Marj. I just ordered my second Iverhart and my Vet never mentioned an issue (in our area) so thank you for the info.

**SammieMom** · 01-12-2013, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yogi's Mom

OK You know the heartguard i bought from the vet and have been afraid to use==well its in the trash==that one is off my list for sure. i just knew not to use that. picked it many times and something would just make me say==not yet.

This Site Is The Best Ill Discuss Something With The Old Timer Thats MY VET!

I agree, don't toss it. its expensive. it will work for you, you just need the HW test first. Let us know what the tests says for Yogi. Good luck.

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Ladysmom Maltese Guru Name: Marj Dog's Name: Bailey and Lady at the Bridge Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: North Carolina Posts: 17,334	I did a little research on the internet and it does sound like Ivermectin resistance has become an issue. What is shocking is that the FDA has warned Merial that they cannot continue to claim Heartguard is 100% effective after an alleged coverup conspiracy was discovered. DogAware.com News Archive: Are Heartworms Developing Resistance to Preventatives? DogAware.com News Archive: Heartworm Preventive Effectiveness Courthouse News Service Alleged Coverup at Pet Drug Firm Shows Why Office Conspiracies Don't Work - CBS News Merial Limited 14-Aug-06 Have Dog Heartworms Become Resistant ? __________________ http://www.myladysdogbows.com/ http://www.facebook.com/pages/MLadys...s/182366213341

01-12-2013, 05:17 PM	#14 (permalink)
SammieMom Maltese Guru Name: Kandis Dog's Name: Sammie & Penny Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 3,865	Hey, thanks guys for the heads up. I am going to speak to Vet about this. ASAP. xxxx __________________

01-12-2013, 05:43 PM	#15 (permalink)
Yogi's Mom Maltese Guru Name: Nickee Dog's Name: Yogi Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Uniontown,pa Posts: 2,300	W@W OK You know the heartguard i bought from the vet and have been afraid to use==well its in the trash==that one is off my list for sure. i just knew not to use that. picked it many times and something would just make me say==not yet. This Site Is The Best Ill Discuss Something With The Old Timer Thats MY VET! __________________ The Love of My Life,Yogi* Last edited by Yogi's Mom; 02-23-2013 at 10:36 AM.

01-12-2013, 07:17 PM	#16 (permalink)
jmm Maltese Guru Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 8,687	Ivermectin is very effective against heartworms. In such tiny doses, it is well tolerated by most dogs even the collie breeds or those with liver problems. __________________ JMM - JaMi Maltese, Home to Performance Maltese Becoming a Follower on our Blog!!!

01-12-2013, 07:21 PM	#17 (permalink)
Maglily Maltese Guru Name: Brenda Dog's Name: Jodi Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NL, Canada Posts: 8,049	Thanks for the info Jackie, I have to find a replacement too and was trying to decide, I'm not sure what my vet carries thou. __________________

01-12-2013, 02:11 PM	#12 (permalink)
IvysMom Maltese Guru Dog's Name: Ivy Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 766	Yup, lots of vets still sell Ivermectin for heartworm protection. But ours here do not because they've had too many of their client's doggies come in and test positive for heartworms despite being on Ivermectin. And these are clients who they trust to have given the meds on schedule. These vets insist on testing a minimum of once a year now because of this. My favorite vet who did Ivy's spay doesn't even charge for the annual heartworm test because he so wants to make sure every one of his dogs gets tested. He'd rather eat the expense himself than have one of his client's dogs who has been on heartworm preventative he sold them come in with an advanced case of heartworm disease that he can't cure. I love that vet...

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