Dog Food Choice

Hi Everyone,

I live in Portugal and have been giving heartworm meds monthly since
my 10 yr old dachshund
was a puppy. Can't quite remember how old she was when I started.

And I have been applying Advocate from Bayer against fleas, ticks
etc. every month as well since they launched it. Maybe 3 or 4 yrs ago.

Last week, when I took a closer look at the packaging of Advocate I
realized that Advocate is also
effective against heartworm!

See more info here.

http://www.petsuppliesnet.com/detail.htm?ProductID=326

So now I am going to eliminate the heartworm meds (Interceptor -
Novartis) and save some money.

You would think that the vet would tell you...

Christina H.

On 18/04/2009, at 12:12 PM, nozgzi wrote:

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> http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2005/04/13/pets-
> heartworm.aspx
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> Minimizing toxins is one of the foundations of our "Live Longer"
> program in which we use only those medications, preventatives and
> treatments that are most useful and necessary. With careful
> evaluation, some "approved toxins" may be avoided. Medications are
> by their nature toxic to certain organisms, and often have serious
> short- or long-term side effects for our pets.
>
> That said, sometimes chemicals are necessary to save lives. The
> chemicals used to prevent heartworm are extremely effective and can
> save dogs from difficult, unpleasant and potentially dangerous
> treatment. However, many veterinarians recommend treatment
> schedules which result in far greater quantities of toxic chemicals
> being ingested by dogs than is really necessary or even advised by
> the American Heartworm Society (AHS).
>
> Consider these easy steps you can follow to minimize the amount of
> medication you give your pets.
>
> The Heartworm Season Varies By Climate
>
> The transmissibility season for heartworm is determined by
> temperature. In order for the larvae of the heartworm, carried by
> mosquitoes, to be transmitted to a dog, the temperature must be at
> least 60 degrees for a month.
>
> For example, the heartworm season in Florida will be quite long. In
> fact, it might make sense to give preventative treatments year-
> round there.
>
> In Chicago, however, the temperature necessary for transmission of
> heartworm is not usually reached at night until June. The beginning
> of the season is not likely to be earlier than June 1 in most
> years, and perhaps later, even though mosquitoes may be present.
> Temperatures begin to drop at night by September. And, the season
> will certainly be over the next month, although you may still see
> mosquitoes.
>
>
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