Sundrop Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Years ago when we first adopted, we were steered away from certain flex, tick and heartworm preventatives as unsafe for greyhounds (it was so many years ago, I can't even remember which ones). We have stuck with just a heartworm pill (doesn't protect against fleas or ticks) for all these years. We have never had many issues with fleas, or ticks, but with the newer medications that prevent against everything, we might switch. I was wondering, though, which ones are safe for greyhounds? I did a little research and found Revolution, Advantage and Trifexis. They all protect against heartworm and fleas, and I think Revolution also protects against some ticks. Anyone have experience with these? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytluck Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 My guys have been on revolution for years. never had any issues with it. Quote Hobbes-Ricard Hatch09/23/99-12/21/09 Always loved, never forgotten. Wally TNJ Boy Howdy, GLS Genuinerisk Corinna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryJane Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 I usually stay away form any preventative that controls more than 1 pest. I had to recently move Lucy to a new heartworm because she has IBD and the last one could cause GI distress. Well, the new preventative that was recommended not only did heartworm, but also fleas. Lucy is also a seizure girl and the new preventative caused a seizure. The more that is controlled with a preventative, the more of a load to the immune system ... some greyhounds can do OK, others not so much ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbotaina Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 I used Revolution before on my (now late) greyhound with no issues whatsoever. As you noted, it protects against *some* ticks, but not all, so if you live in a tick endemic area, you'd probably also want to use a tick collar, such as Preventic. I currently use Sentinel for heartworm and Frontline Plus for fleas/ticks (we never have a flea problem, but I've heard Frontline doesn't work as well on them as it used to). 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...
GeorgeofNE Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Honestly, I think that ANY dog can react to a certain medication, but there is no specific "don't use on Greyhounds" preventative any more. Maybe one of the vets on the forum can confirm? I had a pit bull mix who was projectile vomiting within 20 minutes of me using a tick collar on him, and surely it wasn't "not safe for mongrels." Some dogs, of all breeds, are more sensitive than others. I'm using a Seresto collar this year, and so far so good!! Works on fleas and ticks, no greasy monthly treatment, and it isn't bothering Buck at all. Quote Susan, Hamish, Mister Bigglesworth and Nikita Stanislav. Missing Ming, George, and Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_daerr Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Honestly, I think that ANY dog can react to a certain medication, but there is no specific "don't use on Greyhounds" preventative any more. I think this is right. FWIW, we use Nexgard and Heartgard Plus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJNg Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Honestly, I think that ANY dog can react to a certain medication, but there is no specific "don't use on Greyhounds" preventative any more. Maybe one of the vets on the forum can confirm? Yes, this is correct. All of the current heartworm preventatives, and most of the prescription or veterinary-marketed flea/tick control products, are safe to use for greyhounds. And as Susan stated, any individual dog can have a bad reaction to any particular product, but that's pretty rare with most of the newer products. Quote Jennifer & Willow (Wilma Waggle), Wiki (Wiki Hard Ten), Carter (Let's Get It On), Ollie (whippet), Gracie (whippet x), & Terra (whippet) + Just Saying + Just Alice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreytTerp Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 FWIW, we use Nexgard and Heartgard Plus. Ditto. Our guy was on Frontline Plus and then he picked up a massive load of fleas from my inlaws' place over the holidays, just a week after his previous dose. We switched to Nexgard and have been happy with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Heartguard Plus and the Seresto collar here. Gave up on Comfortis and later Trifexis due to episodes of vomiting and loose stool on the days given. Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Rita the podenco maneta, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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