I stick to Advantage. It has always worked really well for me and my guys. There is a new Advantage out that treats fleas and heartworm in one topical application monthly. I am going to pick some up today from my vet for Sophie.

Amy and Sophia

I stick to Advantage. It has always worked really well for me and my guys. There is a new Advantage out that treats fleas and heartworm in one topical application monthly. I am going to pick some up today from my vet for Sophie.

Amy and Sophia

Both my fur kids use Sentinel. I tried Revolution but the topical made my Bulldog loose his hair so that was a no go. Also, before you order on line, ask your vet if they will price match. The FDA put out a "buyer beware" warning last year regarding buying online. You can not guarantee that the product you are buying from an online pharmacy is actually the product your getting. http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm048164.htm

Both my fur kids use Sentinel. I tried Revolution but the topical made my Bulldog loose his hair so that was a no go. Also, before you order on line, ask your vet if they will price match. The FDA put out a "buyer beware" warning last year regarding buying online. You can not guarantee that the product you are buying from an online pharmacy is actually the product your getting. http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm048164.htm

it is a topical that you put only on the nape of their neck and somehow it is supposed to be absorbed into their bloodstream to prevent heartworms and fend off fleas/ticks at the same time...

however, i have not tried it yet because my dogs are still finishing up their advantage that i bought earlier. i was thinking about returning the revolution though because after i read the box, it is not meant to fend off mosquitos , which is dumb because the mosquitos bring the heartworms, right? also, since you only put at the nape of the neck , i am not sure if it would truly bring as much prevention as advantage (being placed on multiple parts of dog) and would it really "absorb" into their bloodstream as well as a chewable heartworm preventative?. I should've thought of this before my vet said i should get it!

it is a topical that you put only on the nape of their neck and somehow it is supposed to be absorbed into their bloodstream to prevent heartworms and fend off fleas/ticks at the same time...

however, i have not tried it yet because my dogs are still finishing up their advantage that i bought earlier. i was thinking about returning the revolution though because after i read the box, it is not meant to fend off mosquitos , which is dumb because the mosquitos bring the heartworms, right? also, since you only put at the nape of the neck , i am not sure if it would truly bring as much prevention as advantage (being placed on multiple parts of dog) and would it really "absorb" into their bloodstream as well as a chewable heartworm preventative?. I should've thought of this before my vet said i should get it!

In September. I absolutely say get flea meds going before your move, it is still beautiful weather here and the fleas are out in force. I just found a bibbit (flea) on Sophia tonight so into the bath she goes and flea meds tomorrow from my vet. Ugh!!

Heartworm, yep, might as well do that too. Advantage now has a darn good heartworm/flea med that I will be getting tomorrow.

Enjoy! I wish I could tell you of a vet down that way, let me ask around a little. I have a friend whose hubby is a vet in Houston. She might know someone up farther near Bastrop.

Amy and Sophia

In September. I absolutely say get flea meds going before your move, it is still beautiful weather here and the fleas are out in force. I just found a bibbit (flea) on Sophia tonight so into the bath she goes and flea meds tomorrow from my vet. Ugh!!

Heartworm, yep, might as well do that too. Advantage now has a darn good heartworm/flea med that I will be getting tomorrow.

Enjoy! I wish I could tell you of a vet down that way, let me ask around a little. I have a friend whose hubby is a vet in Houston. She might know someone up farther near Bastrop.

Amy and Sophia

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Miriam,
When we lived in New Hampshire it was imperative that the dogs be on heartworm. Any area that has humidity it is important that they be on heartworm meds. I have my dog on it now as we travel with him and Dr. Butchko told us once that anytime you travel North or Southeast of Bakersfield, the dogs should be on the meds. We use HEARTGUARD. It is a once a month chewable tablet, like a treat. You give it the same day each month. They must be tested for heartworm first before putting them on the tablets but that is what I use and have never had any problems. As for a vet recommendation, that I cannot help you with but this is the meds we use. As for fleas, I have only ever used Advantage, also recommended by Dr. Butchko. I have never used the one for fleas and ticks, but just the one for fleas and it has worked just fine. Again, it is a topical, once a month.
With regard to the Heartworm tabs, some people choose to only use it during the hot months and then they stop in the cold months, but we just kept our dogs on it year round, no problems.

Miriam,
When we lived in New Hampshire it was imperative that the dogs be on heartworm. Any area that has humidity it is important that they be on heartworm meds. I have my dog on it now as we travel with him and Dr. Butchko told us once that anytime you travel North or Southeast of Bakersfield, the dogs should be on the meds. We use HEARTGUARD. It is a once a month chewable tablet, like a treat. You give it the same day each month. They must be tested for heartworm first before putting them on the tablets but that is what I use and have never had any problems. As for a vet recommendation, that I cannot help you with but this is the meds we use. As for fleas, I have only ever used Advantage, also recommended by Dr. Butchko. I have never used the one for fleas and ticks, but just the one for fleas and it has worked just fine. Again, it is a topical, once a month.
With regard to the Heartworm tabs, some people choose to only use it during the hot months and then they stop in the cold months, but we just kept our dogs on it year round, no problems.

I have used Sentinel for many years, for 2 or 3 dogs at a time (when I had that many)and it IS expensive but I never had a problem with negative reactions and I purchased them online (vet would write a Rx and then it renewed as needed). Here in SoCal the flea prevention may not be needed yearround but it was easier to give one monthly pill all the time than to remember to order different and keep track. As I recall, when I first began using it there was 1-2mos where I may still have had some fleas (perhaps carried in by the cat?)and I had to use Advantage (before Advantage Plus was marketed) but it didn't take more than 1-2mos to get a rhythm going here...same with Rescue dogs.

Heartworm prevention is much more seriously needed in the Southeastern US, due in part to the climate, and large areas of bodies of water, whether standing or flowing, since mosquitos seem to need water and heat for their cycle (21-24 days as I recall). Treatment for HW is so harsh and expensive that prevention is always the likely choice.

Good luck with your move. Hope you get some good comments re Texas vets.

I have used Sentinel for many years, for 2 or 3 dogs at a time (when I had that many)and it IS expensive but I never had a problem with negative reactions and I purchased them online (vet would write a Rx and then it renewed as needed). Here in SoCal the flea prevention may not be needed yearround but it was easier to give one monthly pill all the time than to remember to order different and keep track. As I recall, when I first began using it there was 1-2mos where I may still have had some fleas (perhaps carried in by the cat?)and I had to use Advantage (before Advantage Plus was marketed) but it didn't take more than 1-2mos to get a rhythm going here...same with Rescue dogs.

Heartworm prevention is much more seriously needed in the Southeastern US, due in part to the climate, and large areas of bodies of water, whether standing or flowing, since mosquitos seem to need water and heat for their cycle (21-24 days as I recall). Treatment for HW is so harsh and expensive that prevention is always the likely choice.

Good luck with your move. Hope you get some good comments re Texas vets.