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by: DiverDude Active Indicator LED Icon 15 OP 
~ 9 years ago   Apr 7, '14 11:04pm  
  Does anybody know if it is ok to give an adult dog heartworm medication while she is breastfeeding new puppies?    We have Heartgard.  I know I can call the vet. I was just curious to know if anybody on here had the answer tonight. 4951
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fcabanski Active Indicator LED Icon 16
~ 9 years ago   Apr 7, '14 11:09pm  
Call the vet.  The vet knows. 4951
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bp2018 Active Indicator LED Icon 10
~ 9 years ago   Apr 7, '14 11:11pm  
I don't think you can, but honestly I'm not sure. Does it say on your heartworm box? 4951
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DiverDude Active Indicator LED Icon 15 OP 
~ 9 years ago   Apr 7, '14 11:12pm  
I don't think you can, but honestly I'm not sure. Does it say on your heartworm box?
 
@bp2018: No.   ...which kinda surprises me.
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~ 9 years ago   Apr 7, '14 11:16pm  
That's weird. I personally wouldn't chance it. I think it's one of those things where you can, but it's really not recommended. 4951
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DiverDude Active Indicator LED Icon 15 OP 
~ 9 years ago   Apr 7, '14 11:17pm  
I did just find this: "Heartgard Plus has shown a wide margin of safety at the recommended dose level in dogs, including pregnant or breeding *****, stud dogs and puppies aged 6 or more weeks. In clinical trials, many commonly used flea collars, dips, shampoos, anthelmintics, antibiotics, vaccines and steroid preparations have been administered with Heartgard Plus in a heartworm disease preventive program." 4951
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bp2018 Active Indicator LED Icon 10
~ 9 years ago   Apr 7, '14 11:20pm  
Sounds sketchy to me.... 4951
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DiverDude Active Indicator LED Icon 15 OP 
~ 9 years ago   Apr 7, '14 11:22pm  
www.peteducation.com /article.cfm?c=2+210 9&aid=856   This kinds sucks. I'm not sure which way to go now that I've read this. FYI: active ingredient in Heartgard Plus is ivermectin/pyrantel 4951
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bp2018 Active Indicator LED Icon 10
~ 9 years ago   Apr 7, '14 11:27pm  
I know most heartworm medicine goes by weight of the dog. I would be afraid that the puppies would get too large of a dose as an after affect through the breast milk. 4951
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DiverDude Active Indicator LED Icon 15 OP 
~ 9 years ago   Apr 7, '14 11:31pm  
 ivermectin/pyrantel  According to the website, ivermectin is safe to use. pyrantel is safe to use if it's not in conjuction with anything else. But in this case it is.   ...perplexed.     LOL 4951
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~ 9 years ago   Apr 7, '14 11:33pm  
Sounds like a total cluster **** lol 4951
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DiverDude Active Indicator LED Icon 15 OP 
~ 9 years ago   Apr 7, '14 11:36pm  
I know most heartworm medicine goes by weight of the dog. I would be afraid that the puppies would get too large of a dose as an after affect through the breast milk.
 
@bp2018:   I had similar concerns but then again, it is diluted. 
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~ 9 years ago   Apr 7, '14 11:37pm  
Just because I'm being nosey now, what kind of dog is it? 4951
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DiverDude Active Indicator LED Icon 15 OP 
~ 9 years ago   Apr 7, '14 11:39pm  
Just because I'm being nosey now, what kind of dog is it?
 
@bp2018:  Husky  I also found this:http://www.heartgard.com/Pages/hgp_other.aspx
   which clearly claims that they are safe.EDIT:  Upon closer reading, it claims that to be true for Heartgard.  Heartgard Plus is mentioned after that comment.   Hmmmmmmm 4951
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~ 9 years ago   Apr 7, '14 11:42pm  
Oh those are beautiful dogs.
 
Well I guess that answers it! Lol. You still gonna call the vet? 4951
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DiverDude Active Indicator LED Icon 15 OP 
~ 9 years ago   Apr 7, '14 11:43pm  
Oh those are beautiful dogs.
 
Well I guess that answers it! Lol. You still gonna call the vet?
 
@bp2018:   I don't think that waiting way more day will hurt anything.  So yes.  Definitely calling the vet.
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