Our rescued Aussie was also heartworm positive (among 800 other health issues) when rescued at 10 1/2, with a life expectancy of probably six months to two years (emphasis on the six months). She was put on Inteceptor since "collie breeds tend to have a bad reaction to Heartgard". She, of course, heard that and threw up everytime she was given Inteceptor. Put on the Heartgard tablets, she never threw up (and loved the cheese it was wrapped in). Last week, we received the news she had beaten the heartworm. She'll be 13 next month, and enjoyed watching Group Judging and Best In Show at the Duluth Kennel Clob this weekend while her Berner brothers snoozed at the hotel. And she's been invited to the ASCA National Specialty Parade of Rescues in September! And I don't dare mention Bison's shiny new point (nor the one withheld) lest I be subjected to owing a lavish bestowal.
Adam Conn Panda (Wait, Heel Free doesn't mean watch you from the center of the ring?), Pockets (free treats cuz I'm a rescue!), and Bison (STOP FLUFFING ME!) From: "Susan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Heartguard and Benadryl I have used Heartguard for years on both a Berner and a non-Berner because heartworm is a real threat where I live. I had a Newfie mix, same size as a Berner, who had heartworm when I rescued him. The treatment was very hard on him and me, as well. My opinion is that a reaction from the Heartguard could not be as awful as the heartworm treatment. I have had no adverse reaction in either dog from the Heartguard. __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? SBC Yahoo! DSL - Now only $29.95 per month! http://sbc.yahoo.com
