Heartworm prevention is necessary all year long, especially in the south. Your vet will sell you wonderful products that include flea and tick repellants, as well as all purpose wormers, for BIG dollars. It is really expensive when you have several dogs.
Want to save some $$$$$$$$$? Let me tell you what I do...
What I use for heartworm and general worming prevention for all of my dogs is Ivermectin 1.87%. It is a Horse Paste Wormer (my favorite is the gel). It is an excellent and cheap alternative to the vet's products. One tube is around $5 and it will last your dog all year. It has several brand names so just be sure to look that it is the only active ingredient on the label. Your vet may tell you that it is not safe or that it is not mixed consistently. The TRUTH is that it is perfectly safe if given the proper dosage, and it is thoroughly mixed when manufactured. Ivermectin will not kill external parasites such as fleas, ticks and mosquitos. |
HOW TO ADMINISTER IVERMECTIN TO A DOG: |
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Do your homework to find the right flea and tick prevention for your dog. |
TREAT YOUR ITALIAN GREYHOUND
ONCE A MONTH FOR HEARTWORM!