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From: screamindc
Date: 2001-12-06 21:30:00 UTC
Subject: Safe Heartworm Preventative

Hello,
If possible, I need a little help in finding a heartworm preventative
that is not Heartguard or Ivermectin.

Hogan is 6 years old and has problems with many medicines. In the
past he has had very severe reactions to Advantage, Ivermectin, etc.
The local vet wanted to put him on Heartguard. Well he had a severe
reaction to that too. She is at a loss as to what else to give him
since ivermectin is out. I need to find something fairly quickly as
he is not protected right now and mosquitoes are a problem with all
the standing water from rain. I haven't had to worry about heartworm
in the past, but I've recently moved to an area which has a huge
heartworm problem.

Other than the reactions, he has been perfectly healthy throughout
his life. All routine bloodworks have come back perfect.

Thank you for your time and help,
Christina