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Beanie82
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May 23, 2007, 10:41 PM

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Should I get my puppy (18 weeks old) tested for worms before giving her Heartgard?

From what I understand (through the threads I have been going through here), puppies below 6 months will test negative so there is no point in testing.

Any advice from the masters? Tongue


jessyca_loh
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May 23, 2007, 11:28 PM

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Hi,

I did not take any blood test for my puppy and she started Heartgard when she is 4 mths old..


Beanie82
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May 23, 2007, 11:35 PM

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Any idea if you need to do so?


jessyca_loh
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May 23, 2007, 11:42 PM

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I dont think u need to lor, u try reading this thread and see - http://www.vet.com.my/viewtopic.php?t=1555

It explains over there by Doctor that it takes 6 mths for the larvae to transform into worms..n blood test is only to test for presence of adult worms..


Beanie82
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May 24, 2007, 1:43 AM

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I see the logic... Guess I won't know now even if I send her for a test. Thanks for your help and for introducing me to that forum! Smile


chrisong
Doggyman

May 24, 2007, 5:34 AM

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Yup. Puppy below 6 month old start with heartgard are not required to test for worm.


jessyca_loh
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May 24, 2007, 5:46 PM

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No problem at all, it was my BF that go post up that question over there before deciding to give Nana the heartgard one..cos we were also doubtful whether to give or not at that time..


Beanie82
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May 28, 2007, 10:50 PM

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Re: [jessyca_loh] Before taking Heartgard... [In reply to] Can't Post

So when did you finally send her for a test? Smile


jessyca_loh
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May 29, 2007, 5:22 AM

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I didnt send Nana for blood test for there is no need to do so so i just start giving her Heartgard last month when she was 5 mths old.


jessicaohh
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May 29, 2007, 11:21 PM

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hey,

are u planning to give nana the injection or continue to give her heartgard on monthly dose after she is 1 yr old?

oh btw, i sent you email...Smile




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Beanie82
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May 30, 2007, 1:55 AM

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Joo Joo is turning 5 months old soon too! Smile

And I think Heartgard is better than jabs... Read that from a few sources. I feel safer with Heartgard anyway. Tongue


jessyca_loh
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May 30, 2007, 5:45 AM

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Elo,

Been busy lately so kinda slow on emails n ppcom Tongue

Erm think mostly should be continue to give her Heartgard, this mummy puts reminder in handphone every mth to remind myself to feed her HeartGard..hehe. Dont think we feel comfortable on jabs lor..ru planning to give them yearly jabs instead ?


jessicaohh
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Jun 2, 2007, 1:17 AM

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same here....don think i'm comfortable with jab...don wanna take risk...hahahaha..me too...i set reminder every mth too...n also highlighted my table calendar...so dat i won forget....Wink




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Beanie82
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Jun 6, 2007, 4:50 PM

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Why don't you guys pick an easy to remember date like 1st of the month? I do that so no problems remembering! Smile


jessyca_loh
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Jun 6, 2007, 5:27 PM

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I feed Nana on 1st of every mth but still better set a reminder just in case too many things until forgot mar.. :P


Beanie82
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Jun 11, 2007, 11:05 PM

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You got a point there... Smile But I find it very hard to forget because I look at the box everyday as it is just beneath her baby wipes!


Jess_lee
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Oct 16, 2007, 11:17 PM

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Hi all,

My pup is currently 5 months, I bring him for heartworm checking last few days. However, vet advice to have blood test 1st. Charge me RM100 for the blood test and 2 tablets. Crazy

He told me deworm is already included, feed him once per month. Would like to know is this a common practise among all?


chrisong
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Oct 17, 2007, 4:28 PM

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Basically if your pup is 5 months old no need do blood test.

Blood test only for adult dog that not yet on heartworm medication and want to start now.

Wat 2 tablet the vet gave to your pup???

I guess it might be 1 tablet for heartworm & 1 tablet for deworming.

Heartworm tablet must be given monthly whereas

Deworming tablet are advisible to gave to the pup 3 or 6 months once.


Jess_lee
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Oct 17, 2007, 7:16 PM

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Hi Chris, he told me to give 1 tablet monthly for my puppy. ( I purchased 2, for 2 months) This tablet is the combination of heartworm + deworm. Meaning that I do not need to deworm my puppy again. Is it advisable?

Haiz, wasting my $$ for blood test!Mad


chrisong
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Oct 17, 2007, 8:20 PM

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Yes heartworm tablet can kill some worm but not all. You still need to deworm your dog using deworm tablet 3 or 6 months once.

Heartworm brand : - Heartgard Plus or Intercepter (usually one box can last you 6 months for 1 dog)

Deworm Tablet : - Dontal Plus or Cental Plus (One tablet equal to 10KG body weight Price at RM5 per tablet)


Jess_lee
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Oct 17, 2007, 9:31 PM

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Chris, thanks a lot for the infor


CEDRICSIN
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Oct 18, 2007, 8:52 AM

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I heard a bit different about the testing thingy, the heartworm test is only necessary for dog older than 6 months old which not on heartworm prevention previously,
why 6 months leh? my vet told me is because of the heartworm test can only detect heartworm after period of >6months (when baby worm become mama worm)... i'm kind of confuse with that, but she said the general rule is if less than 6months old, can start heartworm prevention without testing, if more than 6months old, must test, if positive go for treatment; if negative than go for prevention and she also told me that the best time for prevention is to start at 2 months old??? whatever lah


Jess_lee
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Oct 18, 2007, 4:50 PM

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Hi, my vet told me if the test is positive, will feed with tablet but in a small amount. -- To prevent the worm to die inside wor...hmm

Start prevention in 2months old? Such as young age ar...


chrisong
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Oct 18, 2007, 5:46 PM

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How often do you see or hear a dog died of heartworm infection?

For me is NONE!!!


(This post was edited by chrisong on Oct 18, 2007, 5:46 PM)


CEDRICSIN
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Oct 19, 2007, 1:34 AM

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since NONE dog died of heartworm infection? then why bother to give heartworm prevention?
For me i didnt hear and see (i wish it wont happen in front of me) any cases of dog died of heartworm infection YET, maybe there were but just I didnt see/heard ENOUGH of the dogs in my life, and i wont make that conclusion..
For the 2 months prevention issue, i need to ask my vet again the next time i bring my doggie for checkup....

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