![]() ![]() We plan on using Interceptor once we find a flea/tick treatment to try next and really hoping it works.Īs a side note, is Bravecto, Advantage 2, Seresto collar, and K9 Advantix 2 safe to use for those with mdr1? Never could see the fleas on my dog like with really bad infestations I seen in my youth with untreated outdoor cats, was never needed for those cats before but the fleas must have got immune to something there that year, but could see the damage on my dog and now have to see a vet to help with the after effects and find a new treatment. 5 months into Revolution we got swarmed with fleas, slashed any hope of springtails in the butt so no hope of a harmless bug to deal with. We suspected Frontline Plus didn't work well for fleas as we seen a bunch of hoping bugs around the house so switched everything and went with just Revolution. We have been avoiding ivermectin and Revolution has been terrible for us. a veterinarian.) If you don't trust your veterinarian, find a new one! For the woman with the seizing dog: My opinion is that you should see a boarded internist or neurologist - that is the ultimate level of care you could get for your dog. There is so much dangerous and inaccurate information floating around the web I beg you to talk with someone who has the education behind their opinions (ie. If you are concerned, have your dog tested for the gene through Washington State then have a conversation with your VETERINARIAN or even multiple veterinarians if you want a second, third opinion. Is it impossible for a dog to have a seizure from properly prescribed heartworm prevention? No. At the doses used in veterinary prescribed heartworm prevention products, even MDR1 positive dogs can receive them as heartworm prevention safely. Other drugs include Immodium and some chemotherapy drugs there are others. ONE of the drugs MDR1 dogs can be sensitive to is an avermectin. Even cutting these pills in half gives the dog a lot more than he/she needs for just heartworm.Īll heartworm preventatives contain a type of avermectin whether it be ivermectin (Heartgard), milbemycin oxime (Trifexis) etc. If I run out of Interceptor, I will use the Trifexis, but I will also cut those pills since they too have 5 times as much milbemycin oxime as is needed for just heartworm. The difference is that Trifexis also has Spinosad in it. My vet recommends TRIFEXIS while we wait for Interceptor to become available again. (They sell that for an 11-25 pound dog!) They put in so much extra so it will also kill intestinal parasites. The smallest Interceptor pill has 5.75 mg. ![]() The FDA recommends 0.05 mg Milbemycin Oxime per pound of dog weight. Include the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) website. The medication in Interceptor is Milbemycin Oxime. I still have some Interceptor because I always cut the pills. Novartis is supposedly going to resume manufacturing it sometime in the future. I will not give him another dose of Heartguard!!! Any suggestions? Thank for any help anyone can suggest.Ĭomments for What Type Of Heartworm Medication Is Safe To Use For Aussies? So my question, what are other Aussie owners using for heartworm protection? I desperately want my Aussie off phenobarbital and seizure free. My Aussie has been on phenobarbital for seizures that could have been avoided! Needless to say, I'm a little upset that my pup has to go through this. ![]() So all this time, because I'm a relatively new dog owner. When I finally questioned about changing, was told it was on indefinite backorder. Interceptor was mentioned but never was offered to start my Aussie on that medication. Inquired as to what I should give him for protection besides Heartguard. After more research found that Aussies and herding breeds have a sensitivity to Ivermectin, which is in Heartguard. I found that Aussies should not take Heartguard. My vet had mine on Heartguard, my pup started having seizures a day or so after the 1st of month dose, after some research. What Type Of Heartworm Medication Is Safe To Use For Aussies? ![]()
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