IAMs Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 My wife told me a few days ago to give Maya (60 lb female grey) her meds. I applied the Frontline Plus and then gave her the HeartGuard. But tonight while in bed, my wife told me that she gave Maya her HeartGuard this afternoon. (I guess she only meant for me to give her the flea/tick meds, not everything.) Should we worry? There were probably 7-9 days between doses, the one I gave her and the one my wife gave her today. Thoughts? -Joel Quote * Gwen (07/2003-11/2009), * Maya (cancer , 06/2003-10/2013), *Ollie (cancer 07/2013 - 10/2018), *Azalea (cancer, 7/6/2015 - 5/20/2019), Ashe (cancer 04/2011 - 03/2020) *Aztec (sister of Inca, 12/1996-08/2011), *Inca (half-Siamese kitty ,12/1996 - 9/2016) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauCarden Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 Back in the day I told my vet I flat out couldn't remember if I had given Chelsea her HW meds--they were pills in a bottle. He said no prob-just give her another. I'm only telling you this because its late and I don't know if the med gurus are still up. Also it was just for HW-no other parasites. Quote Missing my sweet girl Scout. My snuggler, my chow-hound, my kissy girl. It never thunders at the Bridge, and your food bowl is ALWAYS filled. So strange not living in Atty World. I was a love struck handmaiden to your every whim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GreysAndMoreGreys Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 (edited) I would think you're fine. The amounts of Ivermectin and Pyrantel in the Heartguard is less then given in race kennels. So a double dose of Heartguard might equal the usual amount given in racing kennels. Edited June 16, 2010 by GreysAndMoreGreys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joejoesmom Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 A vet-tech friend of mine once told me that she had a dog that ate a whole package (6 doses) at once. The vet said that the dog would be fine -- and she was. Hope this sets your mind at ease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandysMom Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 A vet-tech friend of mine once told me that she had a dog that ate a whole package (6 doses) at once. The vet said that the dog would be fine -- and she was. Hope this sets your mind at ease. I was told the same thing. Quote Beverly. Missing my happy toy-flinging boy Sammy (Where's Mandrill), (8/12/2009-9/30-2021) Desperately missing my angel Mandy (BB's Luv) [7/1/2000 - 9/18/2012]. Always missing Meg the Dalmatian and Ralph Malph the Pekeapoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KennelMom Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 No need to worry. The commercially produced hw preventions have really small doses of things you have to give a whole lot of to cause any problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbotaina Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 I think the only time you'd need to worry about a high dose of ivermectin (which is in Heart Gard) is if your dog is prone to seizures. And even then, you'd have to give something like 10x the normal dose, so a doubled dose is really no sweat Quote Meredith with Heyokha (HUS Me Teddy) and Crow (Mike Milbury). Missing Turbo (Sendahl Boss), Pancho, JoJo, and "Fat Stacks" Juana, the psycho kitty. Canku wakan kin manipi."Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities." - Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAMs Posted June 16, 2010 Author Share Posted June 16, 2010 Thanks for your replies! Y'all are fantastic!!! -Joel Quote * Gwen (07/2003-11/2009), * Maya (cancer , 06/2003-10/2013), *Ollie (cancer 07/2013 - 10/2018), *Azalea (cancer, 7/6/2015 - 5/20/2019), Ashe (cancer 04/2011 - 03/2020) *Aztec (sister of Inca, 12/1996-08/2011), *Inca (half-Siamese kitty ,12/1996 - 9/2016) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 Yes thank you for all the posts. This was helpful. I accidentally gave my Maggie an additional dose about a week after my husband gave her the dose. You’ve put my mind at ease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleptogrey Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 and btw a really strong dose of ivomectin is administered for walking mange. don't fret. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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