Berman and Lucy are currently using Sentinel heartworm medicine. Since I've become a single household, I'm trying to keep costs down. I pay $24/month now for both kids. I've seen other heartworm medicine brands at the vet's office that are much less expensive. My questions are:
1- Is Sentinel better than the less expensive brands - like am I getting what I pay for?
2- Is it okay to switch the kids to a different brand or will that have any negative effects on their health?
I know Sentinel also has flea and tick medicine in it, but I have a very small yard and have never had any problem with those.
Thoughts?
I have never used Sentinel but have had good success with Heartguard and Interceptor none of my dogs seem to have any adverse affects from either med :grin:
Jen
I've used Heartguard and Interceptor as well. I'm currently using Heartguard. I was offered to do the vaccine years ago, but I declined. The Heartguard always worked for me, and the fact that Max is 17 years old seems to indicate that it works well without any odd side effects.
I agree with David about the injectable HW prevention ... it is BAD dogs have died from using it... stick with Heartguard or interceptor. I thought they took all the injectables off the market but i have not really paid much attention recently - terrible stuff!! :cussing:
Jen
I also use Heartguard. It's a chewable, and the dogs love it. As for the injectables, I'm pretty sure they have taken all of them off the market. When Buelah was a pup she had one injection and was fine but I think I will always worry that an issue might crop up at some point.
The Heartguard runs around $50.00 for a six pack.
I'm always glad to see posts regarding heart worm preventatives. It never hurts as a reminder of just how important this is!
I use Heartguard for Ozzy - he thinks it is a special treat from the way he acts when I get one out. I get it from the vet, which is a little pricy; does anyone buy it elsewhere or mail order? Is that really cheaper?
eLlIe was given Iverhart Plus , it was $20 for 6 months.
I checked the internet .... it was $15.99 plus $4.99 S&H ....... so I guess my vet is pretty fair.
Charlie was given Interceptor from the beginning of which I learned he'd take in no time with a bit of peanut butter. Abbie was started on Heartguard and so I changed Charlie from the Interceptor to Heartguard. Both take the Heartguard with no issue.