double-dosing: Proheart, rabies, etc.

[mmgy]

I received Kord's vet records yesterday, and have fallen into the morass of Proheart 6 information. As has been discussed here before, there have been many deaths attributed to the injection, but just as many users are pleased with the product. Most of what I can find is controversial at best, and much of it indicates the product may be coming off the market. Some dogs have died with in 3-5 days, other deaths many months later have been linked to it. Some people believe it loses effectiveness in 3-4 months, others say it's good for 8-9 months. Everyone agrees you shouldn't take any other heartworm treatment till you're sure this has worn off.

Here's my question. Kord received a proheart 6 injection last August. He was put on Interceptor in March when I took him from Animal Control. If he's not showing any signs of anything, should I worry?

Last August, he also received a full set of annual vaccinations, including rabies. Of course, in March all these were repeated. Could all of this have to do with the fact that we've had trouble stabilizing his poop quality and routine? Should I be looking for any particular signs?

This one of those times where I don't know whether to worry or not. IF there was a problem, what do you think I might see?

[Judi W]

With dogs of normal immune systems and general good health, there should not be a problem. Duplicates of vaccines usually just means that the second unnneeded one is ineffective because the first has everything covered. Digestive things are probably unrelated.

The heart meds have a pretty decent level of margin of error. Although many of the Collie breeds cannot and should never use ivermectin. I have never used the shots. I tend to have a wait and see attitude to new products. I'm sure a phone call to the Interceptor company would answer any of your questions

[MARYDVM]

Proheart is not "coming off the market". It has been in use in Europe for a number of years longer than in the U.S. anf they will soon be getting FDA approval for a once a year proheart injection here, as is already used there. "Many" deaths is mostly internet gossip. There have been a few fatal allergic reactions. The overall reported percentage of adverse reactions (any reaction - no matter how minor ) is less than 3/10 of one percent of the dogs injected.

I do not give Proheart on the same day as vaccinating. If there is any depression following injections, I want to know which product is responsible. Also. less stressfull for the animal to space it out.

[mmgy]

Well, on a personal level, I---like Judi---had decided to wait and see about Proheart. I can't imagine that I would care at all for 6-12 months of time-released protection inside my dog. But having made that decision, and thus not being properly educated about it!---then to find out Kord had received this shot, I got kind of wary. But I have stumbled into a group of people that seem to think nearly every dog that died in the last 2-3 years died as a result of that shot.

I guess at the very least, next year when Kord is titered for his regular corona, etc. his levels should be high!

Thanks y'all.

[Judi W]

[quote=mmgy] But I have stumbled into a group of people that seem to think nearly every dog that died in the last 2-3 years died as a result of that shot.
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That is only because you were't looking at the groups that think every dog that died in the last 2-3 years did so because of Rimadyl or eating kibble.

[mmgy]

Good grief!!!!

Actually, I have found a place that is probably going to kick me out because I feed prepared raw and kibble, and they only believe in whole-prey!

I think these people forget that the glory of the internet lies in its ability to bring differing thoughts together....I hope I never get that narrow-minded.

Back to double-dosing.................

[lblax]

Originally Posted by mmgy

Good grief!!!!

Actually, I have found a place that is probably going to kick me out because I feed prepared raw and kibble, and they only believe in whole-prey!

I think these people forget that the glory of the internet lies in its ability to bring differing thoughts together....I hope I never get that narrow-minded.

Back to double-dosing.................

i can show you an actual study that claims dogs that are fed prepared meals by there owners are more likely to get cancers so why dont we just pick an alarmist subject a week and we can all dwell on it.

[mmgy]

Originally Posted by lblax

so why dont we just pick an alarmist subject a week and we can all dwell on it.

We'd be busy for the next ten years!!!!!!