Heartworm prevention schedules

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kafkabeetle

Discussion Starter · Mar 16, 2012

I know seasonal heartworm prevention relies upon typical weather, since heartworms can only survive in weather that is consistently above 55 degrees for some period of time (correct me if I am misrepresenting this). The schedule for my area is June-November. But since we've had a pretty mild winter, should I be amending this schedule in any way for the best protection? Any information or opinions on this are greatly appreciated.

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juliemule

· #4 · Mar 17, 2012 (Edited)

Mine are on year round prevention.

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juliemule

· #15 · Mar 17, 2012

hamandeggs said:
For those of you who don't give it year round -- are you worried about intestinal parasites? Do you worm monthly with another product? That's my main reason for 12 months of Interceptor. If there's another option I'd be very interested.

I only deworm if needed. I have lots of pups, and we travel alot, but never had a problem, other than occasional tapeworms. I have fecal tests done twice a year on the ones that travel, once a year on the others. I use plain ivermectin for Heartworm prevention.

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