heartworms
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Actually, it has EVERYTHING to do with the breed when it comes to collies! Collies can not tolerate the ivermectin family of drugs and that is why Heartguard and Iverheart are not safe in collies. I don't think Revolution is either. If you read the packaging, it will usually warn against use in collie breeds.
Actually, the type of preventative used does depend on the breed. Certain herding breeds (esp. Collies and Aussies) can have severe reactions - including death - to ivermectin and related drugs.
Edit: I see we answered at the same time! lol
The reason for drug sensitivity is a mutant gene (called MDR1) that allows drugs to pass the blood-brain barrier. http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/depts-VCPL/ or http://www.awca.net/drug.htm
Affected breeds - most current data http://www.vgl.ucdavis.edu/research/canine/projects/mdr1b/
Edit: I see we answered at the same time! lol
The reason for drug sensitivity is a mutant gene (called MDR1) that allows drugs to pass the blood-brain barrier. http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/depts-VCPL/ or http://www.awca.net/drug.htm
Affected breeds - most current data http://www.vgl.ucdavis.edu/research/canine/projects/mdr1b/
Small note:
Collies, Shelties and Aussies aside, the MDR1 mutation has also been found in Old English Sheepdogs, German Shepherds, Long-haired Whippets, Silken Windhounds, and a variety of mixed breed dogs.
Article:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5518665
Collies, Shelties and Aussies aside, the MDR1 mutation has also been found in Old English Sheepdogs, German Shepherds, Long-haired Whippets, Silken Windhounds, and a variety of mixed breed dogs.
Article:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5518665
We use Sentinel. http://www.ah.novartis.com/products/en/cab/sentinel.shtml
It's expensive, but it's broad-spectrum and made by a company that I trust. Sentinel is safe for Collies.
It's expensive, but it's broad-spectrum and made by a company that I trust. Sentinel is safe for Collies.
If you already use Advantage then sentinel is a waste of money.
But else wise it can be...decent flea control. Just as advantage won't kill the eggs, sentinel won't kill the adults. If you really wanted to you could use both for complete flea control on your animal.
Best flea control is to use an adult flea killer and then simple sanitation after that to kill eggs. Any eggs that do hatch will die on the host.
But else wise it can be...decent flea control. Just as advantage won't kill the eggs, sentinel won't kill the adults. If you really wanted to you could use both for complete flea control on your animal.
Best flea control is to use an adult flea killer and then simple sanitation after that to kill eggs. Any eggs that do hatch will die on the host.
Come on, people. Do some reading!
Indications
SENTINEL is an oral tablet for the prevention and control of flea populations, the prevention of heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis) disease and the treatment and control of roundworms (Toxocara canis, Toxascaris leonina), hookworms (Ancylostoma caninum) and whipworms (Trichuris vulpis) in dogs.
From the original link that I posted:
http://www.ah.novartis.com/products/en/cab/sentinel.shtml
Elegy,
I agree with you. If the flea preventative isn't desired, then Interceptor is a great choice.
http://www.ah.novartis.com/products/en/cab/interceptor.shtml
Both are safe for Collies. That was the original question in this thread.
Indications
SENTINEL is an oral tablet for the prevention and control of flea populations, the prevention of heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis) disease and the treatment and control of roundworms (Toxocara canis, Toxascaris leonina), hookworms (Ancylostoma caninum) and whipworms (Trichuris vulpis) in dogs.
From the original link that I posted:
http://www.ah.novartis.com/products/en/cab/sentinel.shtml
Elegy,
I agree with you. If the flea preventative isn't desired, then Interceptor is a great choice.
http://www.ah.novartis.com/products/en/cab/interceptor.shtml
Both are safe for Collies. That was the original question in this thread.