Can Herding Dogs Take Heartguard?

Ivermectin, when dosed at the low dosage ranges necessary to prevent infection with heartworms, is generally considered to be safe for dogs of all breeds, including Collies, Shelties, Australian Shepherds, and English and Old English Sheepdogs.

Is Heartgard OK for collies?

Never give Heartguard to a Collie or a Sheltie

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Between 30-50 percent of Collies have a deadly reaction when given ivermectin. Susceptible Collies cannot metabolize ivermectin, which allows the drug to reach toxic levels in the brain.

Is Heartgard safe for all breeds?

The consensus among experts therefore is that

Heartgard Plus is safe for all dogs

. Ivermectin commonly is used at higher doses to treat various types of mange and other parasitic diseases.

What heartworm medicine is safe for MDR1 dogs?

Ivermectin and other related drugs (milbemycin, selamectin)

are commonly used in the prevention and treatment of parasites. They are common components of most canine heartworm preventives. At low doses, such as those used in heartworm prevention, ivermectin is safe even for dogs with the MDR1 mutation.

What does white feet don't treat mean?

When considering the use of macrocyclic lactones such as ivermectin or moxidectin in dogs, veterinarians have followed the adage, “white feet, don't treat.” This refers to

the known sensitivity of Scotch collies (both rough and smooth) to neurotoxicity when administered these drugs at higher than label doses

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What breeds of dogs are sensitive to ivermectin?

• Collie.
• Old English sheepdog.
• Shetland sheepdog (Sheltie)
• Australian shepherd.
• German shepherd.
• Longhaired whippet.
• Silken windhound.
• Border collie.

Can I give Heartgard and NexGard at the same time?

One of the new products we recommend is NexGard, from the makers of Frontline. It is a once a month, ORAL, flea and tick prevention for dogs. No more sticky, smelly topicalls.

It can be given at the same time as their monthly Heartgard

– ONCE-a- MONTH!

Can Heartgard make my dog sick?

The following adverse reactions have been reported following the use of HEARTGARD:

Depression/lethargy, vomiting, anorexia, diarrhea, mydriasis, ataxia, staggering, convulsions and hypersalivation

. SAFETY: HEARTGARD Plus has been shown to be bioequivalent to HEARTGARD, with respect to the bioavailability of ivermectin.

What is the difference between Heartgard and Heartgard Plus?

Although the two sound quite similar, there is a fundamental difference between Heartgard and Heartgard Plus:

While the former offers protection against heartworm disease alone, Heartgard Plus offers a triple layer of protection against heartworm, roundworm as well as hookworm

.

Can puppies take Heartgard?

Safe for Puppies

, Too

HEARTGARD Plus prevents heartworm disease in dogs as young as 6 weeks of age with no minimum weight requirement.

What heartworm medicine is safe for Australian shepherds?

Collies and

Ivermectin

Safety

Ivermectin, when dosed at the low dosage ranges necessary to prevent infection with heartworms, is generally considered to be safe for dogs of all breeds, including Collies, Shelties, Australian Shepherds, and English and Old English Sheepdogs.

Can collies take NexGard?

NexGard and NexGard SPECTRA have been shown to be safe and effective in various breeds of dogs (including Collie breeds) when used as directed

and, can be given to puppies from 8 weeks of age, providing they weigh at least 2 kg.

Can MDR1 dogs have Simparica trio?

The product was well tolerated in dogs with a deficient multidrug-resistance-protein 1 (MDR1 -/-)

. However, in such sensitive breeds (which may include, but not necessarily limited to, Collies and related breeds), the recommended dose should be strictly observed. Wash hands after handling the product.

Does Nexgard have ivermectin?

Neither of these product contain Ivermectin

or mectin derivative active ingredients. Both are a monthly product that will prevent heartworm infestations and also control all intestinal worms including roundworm, hookworm, whipworm and tapeworm.

Is Benadryl safe for MDR1 dogs?

Benadryl is not documented to cause problems

, however, you should always check with your vet before giving any medications to your pet. The following link contains a list of the most common drugs that can cause negative effects in a MDR1 positive dog.

What breed of dogs have white paws?

The most common US breeds include the

Collie, Australian Shepherd, and Shetland Sheepdog

. Other breeds include the German Shepherd, herding breed crosses, and the long haired Whippet. Interestingly, less than 5 percent of Border Collies are affected.

What is the MDR1 mutation?

MDR1 is the abbreviated name of a gene called Multi-Drug Resistance 1. A mutation of this gene

causes sensitivity to Ivermectin and a number of other drugs

. Dogs with the mutation will react to those drugs. Whether a dog reacts depends on the dosage of the drug.

What breed of dog has white feet?

Does Heartgard contain ivermectin?

Prescription Heartgard chewables contain the highly effective active ingredient Ivermectin

that prevents heartworm infection by killing the parasite at the larval stage. By giving your dog a chewable once a month on the same day, you'll have peace of mind knowing that your dog is protected from dangerous heartworm.

Is it OK to switch heartworm medicine?

Pets can switch from one heartworm medication to another only with their veterinarian's approval, and following a negative heartworm test

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Can I give my dog heartworm medicine without testing?

If a heartworm-positive dog is not tested before starting a preventive, the dog will remain infected with adult heartworms until it gets sick enough to show symptoms

. Heartworm preventives do not kill adult heartworms. Also, giving a heartworm preventive to a dog infected with adult heartworms may be harmful or deadly.

Can you use Heartgard and Frontline together?

Heartgard Plus is effective against heartworms and intestinal parasites, while Frontline Plus tackles fleas, ticks, and lice. Because they play different roles in protecting your pet,

your veterinarian might recommend using both products simultaneously to protect your dog against a broad spectrum of parasites

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Does NexGard prevent heartworm prevention?

NexGard SPECTRA

^®

is a highly palatable beef-flavored chew that kills fleas before they can lay eggs, ticks and mites while eliminating gastro-intestinal worms and

preventing heartworm disease

, lungworm and eyeworm infections.

Can you give Heartgard and Advantix together?

Closing thoughts about K9 Advantix II and Heartgard

Because these products combat different types of parasites,

your veterinarian might recommend simultaneous administration of the two treatments

. However, you should always consult your vet before administering any medication or combination of products to your dog.

What if I accidentally gave my dog two heartworm pills?

If it was Heartgard, there is no cause for concern

. It is an extremely safe product and very difficult to overdose. If it was a different preparation of ivermectin, a double dose may not be cause for concern unless your dog is sensitive to it or carries the MDR1 gene.

Is it OK to cut Heartgard in half?

While on the face of it, splitting the medication might seem like a great and economical idea,

this practice is not recommended

. When splitting oral heartworm medication (especially soft chews), it is possible that you will not divide it evenly thereby resulting in one dog getting a smaller or larger dose.

How long can a dog go between heartworm pills?

Because administering a preventative every 45 days is hard to remember, the easy-to-follow recommendation is to give the heartworm preventative every

30 days

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