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ProHeart6 ineffective
12/06/2004 | Mizsuz

Posted on 12/06/2004 10:54:44 AM PST by MizSuz

Our ACD, who is 2 years old, has been diagnosed with heartworm inspite of being current on her ProHeart6 injections. I have heard about dogs having adverse experiences on Proheart but not about it being ineffective. Does anyone know about this? We are very upset and concerned that our pet is having to go through the aweful treament. Suz


TOPICS: Pets/Animals
KEYWORDS: dog; heartworm; proheart6

1 posted on 12/06/2004 10:54:45 AM PST by MizSuz
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To: MizSuz

Do you know how she caught it? Is she an indoor dog?


2 posted on 12/06/2004 10:55:44 AM PST by ClintonBeGone (In Politics, sometimes it's OK for even a Wolverine to root for a Buckeye win.)
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To: MizSuz

What is an ACD?


3 posted on 12/06/2004 10:56:48 AM PST by Conspiracy Guy (This space is available to advertise your service or product.)
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To: Conspiracy Guy

Australian Cattle Dog


4 posted on 12/06/2004 10:57:50 AM PST by cwiz24 (Hey Democrats---Now who's ya daddy?)
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To: MizSuz
From what I understand from my vet if a dog is on heartworm preventative and gets heartworm, the manufacturer will cover the cost of treatment. Check with you vet about this.

I've never used that 6 month type because when it came out I read something that didn't sit well with me. I don't even remember what I read. You could probably find a lot on it via google.

Yes, the treatment is lousy. Send me a private email if you wish.

5 posted on 12/06/2004 11:00:17 AM PST by Shannon
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To: cwiz24

OK. I had never heard the term.


6 posted on 12/06/2004 11:02:33 AM PST by Conspiracy Guy (This space is available to advertise your service or product.)
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To: Conspiracy Guy

I have: Automated Call Distributor. :)


7 posted on 12/06/2004 11:08:32 AM PST by theDentist (Jerry Springer: NPR for White Trash)
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To: MizSuz
Like people, all dogs are unique and may react differently to drugs/medicines. And remember, some medicines do not mix well with some foods. Inform the vet immediately. They may have an alternate brand to use. On the other hand, you may wish to get a second opinion from another vet.

Good luck.

8 posted on 12/06/2004 11:10:45 AM PST by theDentist (Jerry Springer: NPR for White Trash)
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To: MizSuz
Our vet recently notified us that they would no longer be giving the injections due to some type of recall...we had to go back to the edible type. Downside is that we have to force our dogs to eat them, they just don't like them at all. Here is an article on the recall:

FDA recalls popular heartworm drug for dogs

9 posted on 12/06/2004 11:13:37 AM PST by ravingnutter
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To: theDentist

Yes. I'm in telecommunications and Auto Call Dist is what I saw too.


10 posted on 12/06/2004 11:20:28 AM PST by Conspiracy Guy (This space is available to advertise your service or product.)
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To: ravingnutter

Wrap it in cheese. Do I have to solve all your problems? ; )


11 posted on 12/06/2004 11:21:40 AM PST by Conspiracy Guy (This space is available to advertise your service or product.)
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To: MizSuz
Did your dog test for microfillia or did he get the occult test? The occult test looks for actual heartworms in the heart and is the only definite diagnosis. Circulating microfiliia are just young heartworms in the blood and will be removed with preventatives.

Be very careful with the different prevetatives! Some breeds ( and mixes thereof) are sensitive to ivermectin and can die from it! Collies are one such breed; ACD might be on that list too.

12 posted on 12/06/2004 12:08:46 PM PST by Americanchild
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To: Conspiracy Guy
Wrap it in cheese.

They just waller it around in their mouth, spit the medicine out and eat the cheese...the same way they spit veggies out of their food scraps. Been there, done that. My one dog has arthritis, so I have to force a Tylenol down his throat on a regular basis as well, for pain, per the vet's instructions...it takes at least 3 tries as he will gag until it comes back up. Any other suggestions?

13 posted on 12/06/2004 12:33:01 PM PST by ravingnutter
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Sorry to hear that, but no. My Lab has a conveyor belt tongue. I could feed her a Harley Davidson wrapped in cheese.


14 posted on 12/06/2004 12:38:34 PM PST by Conspiracy Guy (This space is available to advertise your service or product.)
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To: ravingnutter
"Wrap it in cheese. They just waller it around in their mouth, spit the medicine out and eat the cheese...the same way they spit veggies out of their food scraps. Been there, done that. My one dog has arthritis, so I have to force a Tylenol down his throat on a regular basis as well, for pain, per the vet's instructions...it takes at least 3 tries as he will gag until it comes back up. Any other suggestions?"

We coat the pills for our dogs in butter....slides right down.....trick an old vet taught a few years ago...always works for us.

15 posted on 12/06/2004 12:40:22 PM PST by 506trooper (Use me, abuse me, but you'll never make me feel cheap)
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To: ravingnutter

Peanut butter - if they like it. It's so sticky, sort of prevents the wallering around in the mouth discrimination thing.

My mixed breed dog will eat anything I hand him, which makes medication administration a breeze. If I need to trick him into something I use cat food. Cat food is a rare and special treat - only because I won't let him eat it I guess.


16 posted on 12/06/2004 1:14:39 PM PST by Roses0508
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I didn't think about using cat food, that's an idea...thanks. My dog, while he hates canned dog food or anything with gravy in it, keeps stealing the cat's canned food, no matter how high I put it up, he always manages to get the bowl down somehow. I'd probably have to put the medicine in the food processor to chop it up really fine though, or he'd still spit it out.


17 posted on 12/06/2004 1:21:13 PM PST by ravingnutter
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