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undeterred

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22. Interceptor 12 months a year in Wisconsin

Reply to raccoon (Original post)

Sat Feb 11, 2012, 11:23 AM

Feb 2012

But I only did it during April through November when I lived in Illinois. Different vet- they feel it protects him better so I do it.

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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