Which one is best to use - Page 1

I didn't want to hijack anyone's thread so I am starting this one. I really hope someone can let me know which one would be best to use on pups and adult GSD's. Ivomec verses Safe Guard. I would like to hear any and all opinions on this, because I am no longer using Heart Guard. I just gave my dog's Ivomec, but would like to know the difference, and which one is best.

Thanks in advance

Kelly,

Pardon me if it sounds too obvious, but have you read the fine print that comes with the meds, to see their disclaimers and which parasites they treat?  I switched from Heart Guard to Interceptor because Interceptor protects against whip worms and Heart Guard does not.  Perhaps you could contact the manufacturer's customer service phone line and sift through the sales pitch to get the facts.

Hopefully someone can respond to you that has first hand experience with the products, but if not, then you can probably dig up some facts on your own.

Yvette

Personally I use Ivermectin, (prevents Heartworm and works as a treatment for Hook, Round, & Whipworm) when given at the higher dosage. I prefer to use a very small dose of Ivermectin for heartworm prevention, along with Pyrantel Pamoate (strongid-t), for roundworm & hookworm.

If ever needed I would use Praziquantel for tapeworms(Trade Winds, Tape Worm Tabs), contains same active ingredients as Droncit sold by RX only. There are very few products that kill more then one species of tapeworm. Praziquantel will kill the two main species in dogs, Fenbendazole (Safe Guard, only kills one species of tapeworm)

Ivermectin has been reported to supposedly cause fertility problems when used in dogs, this is why I prefer to use a smaller dose of Ivermectin for Heartworm prevention only.