amystella Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 Our recently adopted girl has some hook and tapeworms; our area is hot and there's a lot of fleas this time of year. The topical treatment doesn't seem to be enough for her, so the vet recommended Credelio. Before using it however, my concern is the FDA warnings that some dogs have had averse neurological reactions from this and other oral prescriptions such as Nexgard. The foster parents who had our girl for her first week off the track use Trifexis on their Grey and love it. Has anyone had positive or negative experiences with either of these products? Hoping for some feedback from other Grey owners before I start a new treatment for her. Thank you so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 Neurological issues are a possibility no matter what treatment you choose, so my opinion is just to try one - maybe one she has had in the past - and see what happens. FWIW we have used Trifexis without any trouble and it takes care of everything. The potential damage from fleas/ticks/heartworm almost completely outweighs any risk taken on in getting rid of them for me. Use what's most effective for your dog in your area for your particular problem. Hookworms have been particularly resistant to treatment lately so look over the various threads here to get an idea of what you're in for. Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 My pups of varying ages have been on Nexgard for several years without issue. Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 Ditto on using Nexgard without issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizeebee Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 Our boy is on Credelio and doing completely fine. No side effects, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleptogrey Posted September 15, 2019 Share Posted September 15, 2019 i use straight ivomec for heart worm and then a flea/tick preventative. for the GH Seresto is great. whippets are too sensitive for the seresto collars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeyRunDog Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 On 9/11/2019 at 5:28 PM, greysmom said: Neurological issues are a possibility no matter what treatment you choose, so my opinion is just to try one - maybe one she has had in the past - and see what happens. FWIW we have used Trifexis without any trouble and it takes care of everything. The potential damage from fleas/ticks/heartworm almost completely outweighs any risk taken on in getting rid of them for me. Use what's most effective for your dog in your area for your particular problem. Hookworms have been particularly resistant to treatment lately so look over the various threads here to get an idea of what you're in for. I agree. Whatever treatment you use it is a balance between poisoning the little invaders but not enough to harm the dog. Ask yourself how many dogs have used these treatments with no problems and how few have had adverse neurological reactions. I use Simparica which I get from my vets and Grace has had no ill effects from it. Quote Grace (Ardera Coleen) b. 18 June 2014 - Gotcha Day 10 June 2018 - Going grey gracefullyGuinness (Antigua Rum) b. 3 September 2017 - Gotcha Day 18 March 2022 - A gentleman most of the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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