Registered: Jan 2006
Location: tifton, ga
Posts: 62

I know this May have been discussed a thousands times on here before but I want to know what you all would suggest starting a dog on as far as preventative meds. The hound I have is a 5 month old redbone/ English cross and is going to be a big dog. She is prolly 35lbs or so now. I know living in the south I will definatly need a heartworm preventive and I have used various types with my beagles in the past but what I am wanting to know is if this was your dog what all would you be giving? Thanks

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Registered: Jan 2012
Location: canton texas
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if I just had one or two hounds I would go with the vet subscribed or over the counter products for heart worms and intestinal parasites . when you get to owning a yard full of dogs you can start going the alternative route .

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Registered: Jan 2009
Location: gordonsville va
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in addition to the ones u mentioned I would vaccinate for lymes,lepto,and parvo

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Registered: Jul 2003
Location: Lockridge Iowa
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At 6 months old she will be due a rabies vac. and then another at a year old.

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Registered: Jul 2006
Location: East of Huntsville, Alabama
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In GA, rabies is required by law at 3 months. Distemper, parvo, etc. per your vet's protocol. Lepto if needed, but be aware can cause reaction in some dogs. Year round heartworm preventative in the southeast. Flea/tick control as needed.

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Registered: Dec 2012
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 2027

You can buy heart worm preventives with out a script at petbucket.com, I have used them several times now.

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Registered: Jun 2006
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 890

Fisher...thanks 4 that info. Ever use the Interceptor? I like that it works on all types of worms, but never heard of it.

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