TestingQ: How often does heartworm testing need to be done if the pet is on year round proheart medications? A: That depends on the area you live in and the effectiveness of the proheart for your pet. there are veterinarians who will not use the product because of reported problems with it.
Flies biting dog's earsQ: I have a percription called "expar" which i think is a topical liquid. it smells and appears to be oily. could i use this on my dog's ears? the flies are biting them and they are getting sores and scabby. A: The product expar is recommended for use on cattle and therefore we cannot suggest that you use it on a dog's ear.
Zema collar with frontline; horses?Q: You recommended using a zema tick collar in addition to use of frontline to someone previously. i have two outdoor dogs and cats, plus a horse; and we live in tick country. (lots of deer and other wild critters too.) should i try using both these products together? and what do you recommend for horses? A: I am not a horse vet so will refer you to your equine vet for that one. as for collar, one i like for dogs is preventic collar. for cats a good ovitrol plus collar is fine. i find preventic collar is best tick product on market for dogs and works for up to 3 months as long as dogs dont get it submerged in water or swim with it on whihc will inactivate it. i usually use preventic collar with advantage topical for flea/tick control, but front line is fine by itself if used once monthly on all cats and dogs
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Frontline plusQ: We have a 130 lb rottweiler, she is pregnant. we also have a 30 lb dog. i normally keep them treated with frontline plus. i had heard about advantix. i am wondering if that is the best thing? i had spoke to someone about the advantix and they said the frontline for our 130 lb would need 2 different weight ranges of product, that the largest one is only up to 100 lbs. due to cost, if this is the case, we may have to stick with the frontline plus. please advise me. thanks! A: I would check with 1800petmeds pharmacist about dosing. please dont use any of them if dog is pregnant
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