Cheap heartworm meds

performanceknls · 07-15-2009, 10:55 PM

Heartguard is the biggest rip off in the pet industry if you didn't know there are cheaper alternatives that work the same, now ya do! lol
Many already know about giving Ivermectine for heartworm prevention but they might be overdosing the dog by giving 1% ivermectin. This is a cheap place that sells it premixed and ready to go. I have been using them for years and just placed another order. I am sure there might be another thread on this but if not this is who I use.

heartwormprevention.com

**Roxy_Nie** · 07-15-2009, 11:03 PM

Ohhh cool. I'm am about out of Heartgard anyways.

I see it says 1 for $25. How long will one last?

performanceknls · 07-15-2009, 11:07 PM

It lasts me 4 months and I medicate 16 dogs a month.

razors_edge · 07-15-2009, 11:07 PM

speakin of heartworm meds i need to buy sum......

razors_edge · 07-15-2009, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by performanceknls

It lasts me 4 months and I medicate 16 dogs a month.

dang thats super cheap, how did u find this?

**Roxy_Nie** · 07-15-2009, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by performanceknls

It lasts me 4 months and I medicate 16 dogs a month.

Well thank you so much for posting this up.

Got anymore good buys? hehehe

FloorCandy · 07-15-2009, 11:09 PM

Does it also prevent tape worms, round worms, and hookworms?

performanceknls · 07-15-2009, 11:09 PM

off the website.....

65 ml. of our own special blend of .05% ivermectin.
Dosage
It is given orally, once a month at the dosage of 1 ml per 40 pounds in dogs.

$25 a bottle

performanceknls · 07-15-2009, 11:11 PM

ok..... I will post some of my favorite sites for buying goodies, when you have as many dogs as I do, you learn to find good deals!
RE I have been using these guys for years I found the site when I was looking for heartworm med alternatives.

performanceknls · 07-15-2009, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by FloorCandy

Does it also prevent tape worms, round worms, and hookworms?

kills the immature form of the heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis). It is also used for the treatment and control of hookworms (Ancylostoma caninum, A. brasiliense, and Uncinaria stenocephala) and roundworms (ascarids - Toxocara canis, Toxascaris leonina).

If you own another breed besides APBT You must read this warning

Liquid Ivermectin for skin, for flea control as well as roundworm, hookworm, lungworm, ear mite, and mange control (also controls heartworms). Similar to Revolution (an Avermectin class of drugs), applied to skin spots like Frontline or Advantage, with syringe to measure doses - for most dogs and all cats. Wonderful stuff that all cats and most dogs tolerate really well, however, this high dose Ivermectin is dangerous (even fatal) for some dogs that have the MDR-1 gene that most dogs do not have - see below. Test with 1/20 of the high dose (one ML per 400 pounds of pet weight ) but wash pet immediately if any bad signs below are observed and discontinue use, but if no bad signs observed, then in a week use 1/10 of the high dose (one ML per 200 pounds of pet) - wash pet immediately if any bad signs below are observed and discontinue use, but if not so observed wait a week and test again with 1/5 of the high dose (one ML per 100 pounds of pet) - stop use if any problems observed - but if none then 2/5 of full strength (one ML per 50 pounds of pet weight) a week later. The full dose may be given if all tests fail to reveal any adverse signs. Never use more than 5 ML on a pet, even if the pet is over 120 pounds in weight. This are the problems to look for:

mydriasis -- [excessive dilatation of the pupil of the eye, as the result of disease, drugs or the like]
depression
coma
tremors
ataxia -- [loss of coordination of the muscles, especially of the extremities, as in unsteady walk or stance]
stupor
emesis -- [vomiting]
drooling

**Roxy_Nie** · 07-15-2009, 11:19 PM

Even Heartgard doesn't work on tape worms. I only know that because my shih tzu got tape worms once and he had been on Heartgard since he was old enough....

**Roxy_Nie** · 07-15-2009, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by performanceknls

ok..... I will post some of my favorite sites for buying goodies, when you have as many dogs as I do, you learn to find good deals!
RE I have been using these guys for years I found the site when I was looking for heartworm med alternatives.

Give them to me girl....LMAO

With 3 dogs it still gets exspensive....

FloorCandy · 07-15-2009, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Roxy_Nie

Even Heartgard doesn't work on tape worms. I only know that because my shih tzu got tape worms once and he had been on Heartgard since he was old enough....

Sorry I just read my Interceptor box, I knew it killed 3 kinds besides heartworms, but it was whipworms, not tape worms.

performanceknls · 07-15-2009, 11:27 PM

I use this guy for an all around wormer 1x a year

LCWL - Liquid combo wormer large: This large pre-mixed liquid is for tape/round/hook worms for dogs and cats will treat up to 360 pounds. It contains 625 MG of Praziquantel mixed in 20 ML of liquid Pyrantel Pamoate wormer for $9 - this is for puppies or kittens in one dose, where Pyrantel Pamoate is subsequently used alone after that for every two or three weeks, since puppies or kittens need Pyrantel Pamoate frequently as they grow up, but not the Praziquantel so frequently. Use this twice a year (one ML per 12 pounds), or as needed.

He has a bunch of other wormers too, and he is legit I vouch for him. He use to sell on ebay but I don;t see his ads anymore. His wormers are $12 I buy them 4 at a time to does 16 dogs for three days for worms
[email protected]

FloorCandy · 07-15-2009, 11:29 PM

I'm sorry to be such a pain Lisa, but your post says given orally, but then in the disclaimer post, it says spot treatment, would we give this orally, or as a spot treatment? Also does it kill fleas as well? Im sorry to have so many questions, I really am a paranoid freak about the dogs.