Heartgard for Dogs

[Disheygirl]

Has anyone noticed that Heartgard for dogs - ivermectin - is six times more expensive than the horse ivermectin (regardless of brand)?

Looks like my dogs will be eating the paste!

 

[Percheron chick]

Pyrantel based dewormers are the oldest, cheapest and non rX products for horses.

 

[Percheron chick]

Pre Covid, I could buy a tube of ivermectin to deworm a 1000# horse for $3 while my mom paid $10 for a heart guard tablet for a 70# dog. Such a disconnect.

 

[StinkyAcres]

Remember giving heartworm preventatives to dogs that already have heartworms can be deadly - that's why vets want to test your dog before prescribing a heartworm preventative. Also Ivermectin can be deadly to certain breeds, mainly collies and other herding breeds.

 

[Sammster]

Has anyone noticed that Heartgard for dogs - ivermectin - is six times more expensive than the horse ivermectin (regardless of brand)?

Looks like my dogs will be eating the

I have been giving all the dogs in family, including my grown kids' dogs, (sans one, who is a border collie, and can't have Ivermectin) liquid, injectable ivermectin for cows and swine (orally), for at least a dozen years. With all the dogs in my family, we've easily saved a thousand dollars in that timespan.
Which reminds me - I should order another bottle

Edit to add: if your dog gets Ivermectin every month, year round - there's no need for annual blood tests.

 

[drycreek]

They are legit takes anywhere form 21/2 to 4 weeks for me to get my order but other than that have never had any problems. We are the only country (USA) in the world that has rules or laws for any and everything go figure. But as the saying goes just follow the money.

 

[AmeliaBedelia]

Remember giving heartworm preventatives to dogs that already have heartworms can be deadly - that's why vets want to test your dog before prescribing a heartworm preventative. Also Ivermectin can be deadly to certain breeds, mainly collies and other herding breeds.

Great points!

 

[Peaches Lee]

I work at a *small* animal veterinary clinic (so discounts!) I have two horses and zero dogs!

Dogs are some very expensive creatures!

 

[Disheygirl]

They’ve basically branded it and upcharged. Same exact medication…regular run of the mill ivermectin.

 

[drycreek]

Check BudgetPetCare have been using them for over ten years.