Thanks for the info about Advantage Multi. I’ll look into it.

As for deworming, we are giving her Panacur C. However, the costs do add up. Our vet has prescribed three cycles of the drug of 3 days each, and since our dog weighs close to 70 lbs, it is more than a few dollars for 9 doses for a dog that size.

Beyond the drug cost (and I’m sure we’ll do a follow-up stool sample check once the third cycle is complete too), taking the medication has had some side effects. Nothing too horrible such as an allergic reaction, but it has led to stomach/digestive discomfort. All in all, it’s just not something we want to repeat.

As an aside could you not have used something like Panacur C to have got rid of the problem initially? It is only a few dollars for a 3 day treatment which is supposed to do the job?

Our sponsor will allow you to order Advantage Multi through the site without a prescription. It treats for whipworms as well as Mange, Lice, Roundworms, Hookworms, Fleas and flea Larvae as well as heartworm treatment.

It is very effective and although more expensive than Interceptor it is a very thorough medication and people find it works out cheaper overall rather than using a separate flea treatment if it is a problem. Sorry but I can’t get a generic form of Interceptor or I would point you in that direction.

Cynthia

Proheart has Moxidectin as the active ingredient rather than Ivermectin so is fine for Collies and is much cheaper than anything else as well. It’s a good choice for those concerned about Ivermectin.

Lindsay,

Thanks for the opportunity to post an article.

Just wanted to add that ivermectin treatments do not provide coverage against whipworms, so please consult your vet if these parasites are found in your region. Interceptor (milbemycin oxime), unlike Heartgard, does require a prescription, but also protects against whipworms.

We just adopted a dog who came to us on Heartgard & tested heartworm neg, so we didn’t think we had anything to worry about. We were surprised when she tested positive for whipworms at an initial vet screening. We’ve now finished two of three cycles of dewormer, which has been unpleasant for her and expensive for us.

We now have her on Interceptor. I’d be interested in finding out if there was a generic alternative that would give us the same preventive coverage, because after this experience, we would not use ivermectin, either in a brand name or generic drug.