How much heartworm medication should I give my Dog?
You must discuss this with your vet because treating with a preventative if the dog has adult heartworms, could make the dog very sick. Plumbs Veterinary Drug Formulary [location 39132 Kindle edition] suggests signs of toxicity are most likely to occur with doses in excess of 1 mg/kg body weight (equivalent to 1,000 micrograms per kg body weight.)
When to start using Revolution for heartworm prevention?
When replacing another heartworm preventive product in a heartworm disease prevention program, the first dose of Revolution must be given within a month of the last dose of the former medication. Selamectin, the active ingredient in Revolution, is a macrocyclic lactone compound.
What are the benefits of revolution for dogs?
Revolution for dogs is a topical treatment for parasites. Because the topical medication protects against ear mites, fleas, mange, parasitic worms, including heartworm, and ticks, it’s extremely cost effective and beneficial. It’s widely recommended by veterinarians to prevent common diseases spread by insect bites.
What happens if a dog eats an expired heartworm medication?
The greatest risk with expired medication is that it has lost some of its effectiveness. Therefore, if the dog eats a recommended dose of an expired med, contact your vet to inquire when you should give the next dose of in-date medication.
You must discuss this with your vet because treating with a preventative if the dog has adult heartworms, could make the dog very sick. Plumbs Veterinary Drug Formulary [location 39132 Kindle edition] suggests signs of toxicity are most likely to occur with doses in excess of 1 mg/kg body weight (equivalent to 1,000 micrograms per kg body weight.)
When replacing another heartworm preventive product in a heartworm disease prevention program, the first dose of Revolution must be given within a month of the last dose of the former medication. Selamectin, the active ingredient in Revolution, is a macrocyclic lactone compound.
The greatest risk with expired medication is that it has lost some of its effectiveness. Therefore, if the dog eats a recommended dose of an expired med, contact your vet to inquire when you should give the next dose of in-date medication.
What happens if you miss a heartworm preventative dose?
Your dog’s risk of developing heartworm depends on when the dose was missed, how many doses were missed, the medication used and how common heartworm is in your area. If it has been less than two weeks since the missed dose, give your dog the dose immediately.