So Sierra and Jack have always been on Interceptor for their heartworm meds, we are out and need to buy more before Nov.1
I just called the Vet we last saw and they have switched to Heartgard. i know nothing of this brand as i have not looked it up yet but she said the main reason for their switching to that was the dogs accepted it better i guess cause of the taste?...
mine have never rejected the interceptor. so do i need to find a vet that carries the interceptor to buy ASAP and pay a higher price or should i switch them?
what do you all use as a heartworm preventive?

I use Iverhart Plus which is a cheaper/generic version of Heartgard Plus. I've used Interceptor before but it is so much more expensive and all 3 of mine do fine on Iverhart Plus. I've also used Iverhart Max in the past with no problem but my holistic vet prefer Plus instead of Max since Plus has less chemicals. Iverhart Plus kills heartworm, hookworm, and roundworms while Iverhart Max kills heartworm, hookworm, roundworm, and tapeworm.

Heartgard is a very good, well known and effective heartworm preventative. It has a couple cheaper generics like Iverhart and Tri-heart.

I have had Sora on Heartguard. She eats it fine with no problem, and she never really has any side effects.

I have mine on Iverhart Plus. They seem to do fine but I hate giving them these chemicals but it's a neccessary evil. Had too many rescues treated for heartworms and would hate to see one of my own go through that.

I've used both. I like Interceptor because it protects against whipworm, which Heartguard does not. Whipworm is found throughout the United States although it's more prevalent in certain areas. But Heartguard is just fine too

i use Iverhart Plus for Embry

I used Heartgard for a long time for all my dogs. Then the vet suggested Revolution, which is a heartworm, flea & tick preventer. We've used for about 3 years now, and so far, so good. The behaviorist there, Kay, also said it was good. Rleatively well-priced at $17.
But, regardless, Jenn, Heartgard is a good product, I think.

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i use interceptor as well

We use heartguard and it actually got rid of Roxy's heart worms

i have used both but i think we are currently using Heartgaurd

im sending ken to the vet today cause he is not working today and we are going to get just a 3 month supply of the heartguard and that will give me some time to look into others and to see if they do ok on it.
now with having them on the meds year round should you still have them tested every few years just in case?

Our vet recommends testing them every year anyway since heartworm meds do not kill ALL heartworms and really only prevent. Actually- our vet won't write the prescription without getting tested. Not sure how common that is though.

i think i will have them tested in Jan then before we need to get more pills. and ask about the 45 day on the pills that would be so much better. i ever only get the 1yr and split it with them so every 6months we get a new pack so it helps with not having to shell a ton of money right away. thanks for the info val

Yes, vets are required to test for heartworms every year before dispensing. It is my understanding that this is because if they ARE heartworm positive, giving the meds can be a risk to their health. I was told why this is so years ago, so don't remember, but the Vet's office should be able to give you that answer.

Or... if you're like me, you still do it every 30 days, except that you don't panic when you accidentally forget and are a week late Without that knowledge, I tend to freak out... so I still shoot for 30, but it likely ends up being 40ish days. I was given this knowledge about a year ago by good friends who treat their Great Dane and Bernese Mt dog just as well as we all treat our huskies