I was told that if your dog has heartworms already then the revcolution will kill him/her,is this true,please help!
2007-03-07 11:29:12 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Kimberlie, Revolution is one of the best drugs out there when it comes to killing a variety of parasites. It can be safely used with rare side effects. However, it is true that any heartworm preventative used in a heartworm-positive dog can cause serious health issues and, in some cases, death. That's why a heartworm blood test is necessary before you use these drugs. Before you use Revolution (or any other drug to prevent heartworm disease) have a small blood sample taken and checked for heartworm. It's easy and cheap. If it comes back negative (and it usually does) you can use Revolution without a second thought.
2007-03-07 13:59:50 · answer #1 · answered by brysonfan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No reputable vet would dispense Revolution without doing a blood test to determine if the dog already has heartworm. Cough up the extra bucks and get the test done. Revolution is one of the most effective products that I have ever used.
I have never heard that it would kill an infected dog but I have been told that if heartworm is in the very early stages it will kill the infestation.
If your vet dispenses it without a blood test then go to another vet.
2007-03-07 11:37:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not a good idea to put your dog on a heartworm preventative if your dog is positive, it can make them ill or kill them. BUT Revolution is the ONLY heartworm preventative that is safe to use in a heartworm positive dog. Contact your vet for further help
2007-03-07 13:58:19 · answer #3 · answered by leftygirl_75 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
read the borchure that comes with the revolution, I do belive it says it was tested on heartworm positive dogs. But I would call a vet and ask,,,,,,, heartworm prevention does not cure heartworm, the pet needs treated. The sooner the better.
2007-03-07 11:34:53 · answer #4 · answered by KatGotHerTongue 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I doubt it. But this is more a question for the vet. If you have a package, there should be something on there to indicate if it will be a problem if there are already heartworms.
Good luck!
2007-03-07 11:36:20 · answer #5 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would chek with a vet.. heartworms can be cured....
2007-03-07 11:35:20 · answer #6 · answered by kathy p 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋