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hlthe2b

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5. That has been the recommendation for decades in the southeast....

Reply to raccoon (Original post)

Sat Feb 11, 2012, 09:59 AM

Feb 2012

given the (general) lack of truly cold winters assuring kill off of mosquitoes. Increasingly veterinarians are recommending this for other areas as well, if "winter die off" is less than assured.

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In SC, dog owners give their dogs meds for heartworms continuously. Or so it is my understanding. [View all] raccoon Feb 2012 OP

We give her a pill once a month. CanonRay Feb 2012 #1

My dog was rescued, he came from Alabama vt_native Feb 2012 #2

When the makers of heartworm pills said to do it taterguy Feb 2012 #3

Heartworm is a problem for pets, especially in warmer climates. Zax2me Feb 2012 #7

That's just what 'The Man' wants you to believe taterguy Feb 2012 #13

I blame "The Dog". nt Snake Alchemist Feb 2012 #16

No, seriously, heartworms can kill mrs_p Feb 2012 #17

Yes they can kill! Ship of Fools Feb 2012 #26

Did the vet elaborate? mrs_p Feb 2012 #27

Sorry -- this was 25 years ago Ship of Fools Feb 2012 #28

Yeah, I'll call bullshit on that. nt TheWraith Feb 2012 #29

Ahh. The Wraith. And you have info to prove him wrong? Ship of Fools Feb 2012 #35

He was an old country vet, highly revered around here. Ship of Fools Feb 2012 #30

Don't let the poster above rile you... trumad Feb 2012 #23

May - Dec here in NH Raven Feb 2012 #4

That has been the recommendation for decades in the southeast.... hlthe2b Feb 2012 #5

i keep my dogs on heartguard. nt xchrom Feb 2012 #6

My dogs take it monthly and did so on both sides of the pond. Solly Mack Feb 2012 #8

Geez...this started decades ago. They do it in TX & Louisiana. Been giving my dogs... Honeycombe8 Feb 2012 #9

In NC, once a month per vet's instructions. n/t patricia92243 Feb 2012 #10

In PA, ditto TorchTheWitch Feb 2012 #24

Massachusetts... pipi_k Feb 2012 #11

Once a month here in KY get the red out Feb 2012 #12

Prevention sure beats heartworms and the heartworm cure. leveymg Feb 2012 #14

Once a month is the standard, especially in the south MiniMe Feb 2012 #15

Depends on the region. The vector (mosquitoes) mrs_p Feb 2012 #18

every month warrior1 Feb 2012 #19

Here in Chicago ... surrealAmerican Feb 2012 #20

Same with cats in southeastern states ProfessionalLeftist Feb 2012 #21

Interceptor 12 months a year in Wisconsin undeterred Feb 2012 #22

I gave my dog a chewable just yesterday, even though I was tempted TwilightGardener Feb 2012 #25

Ever had a dog die in front of you from heartworms? Rex Feb 2012 #31

+1 xchrom Feb 2012 #32

My dog has had a heartworm pill EVERY month for the past nine years. Tx4obama Feb 2012 #33

they recommend year round in the south because of the climate magical thyme Feb 2012 #34