VETERINARIAN TALKS HEARTWORM PREVENTION! The BK Petcast w/ Dr. Judy Morgan

[@janicethoni8421]

About 7 years ago, I adopted a rescue dog who had heartworms and we treated him With the slow kill method of doxycycline and Ivermectin ( he originally came from texas.) He was cured and lived 7 years more years. Best dog I ever had and I was so thankful to have helped give him a great life.

[@jillijewel8922]

my dog got a weak positive antigen tested, I would have to go back to the vet to treat the heartworm. She had another health emergency that needed to be treated first last month but she took doxycycline for a month as well. I am so scared to have her treated using the injections, I want to try the slow kill since she's a very strong dog anyway but I don;t know is the vet would allow it. They're the only clinic we have in the island :((

[@junegregory3330]

I still use stickers on calendar!

[@katebrown618]

Just discovered this.. love it! Im a Judy Morgan follower also!

[@anneN0221]

Thank you so much for this video. I am less is more person. I am so glad that vets and other animal lovers are on the same page.

[@brendacuevas4676]

Thank you so much for this informative video, I came across Doctor Morgan on a different KZbin Channel when I was questioning dog vaccines… I have a one year old Yorkie and making my own informed decisions instead of going with the standard suggested Vet cocktails of drugs for her. I started questioning if she really needed alllll of those vaccines and wondering if the epilepsies and issues with older dogs were side effects of all of the preventive medicine and vaccines.

[@heide-raquelfuss5580]

I lived in Spain for a few years, together with my Spanish grandmother. There where in total 6 dogs. My grandmother only gave 1x a rabies vaccine to all. The females got 1x an anti- pregnant birthcontrol injection each year. No more meds ever. Only 1 German shepherd got a neuroligical disease and maybe, because he was a police dog first, he got more meds or more vaccines and that was maybe the reason why he got the neuroligal disease and they got rid of him and the friend of my grandmother adopted this dog, because the police wanted to euthanize him first, but the friend heard of it from another friend and wanted this dog anyway. The other dogs never where sick. Eating only fresh home cooked food. There was no commercial dog food and snacks back then. My grandfather who lived in a smal village had also dogs and he not even got a rabies shot. There was no vet anyway. Never got sick either. If a dog got sick, no doctor was there, so the dog survived it or not. He also only gave fresh food from home. I live in Belgium and my first own dog was a Belgian Malinois from the shelter and he was 6 month old. I made shure he did not get castrated either and not making babies! He got vaccines before i got him i guess, but when i got him, i never gave vaccines, other meds or flea/tick meds. He only had 2x anti worm meds just because the vet gave it automatically, when i was for control there. I only went 2 times in those years to the vet in almost 14 years and 1x when his poop was changed and he suddenly was walking funny with his hindlegs. Like he was suddenly wobly, stif. He never got serious ill before, only upset stomac and he himself cured himself by eating grass or NORIT>CHARCHOAL. But when the 3d vet gave my dog at 13,5 years old painkillers, combined with anti- inflamatoire in 1 pill, he developed after 3 days so much issues, he developed hind legs weakness/ paralisis, after 2 weeks forlegs paralisis, renal failure, intestine sluggishness and not pooping well. He deteroriated further from another vet who gave him again painkillers, anti- inflamatoire, antibiotics in 1 shot. That coctail was the end of it. The next day his skin had holes and on certsin areas his flesh fell of with red rashes and whining the entire time, developing blue/grey gum and tongue discoloration, his balls swell up, could not get up at all and the end was horrible. So after giving the first meds + the coktail injection was the end of health and forced euthanasia. I died that moment with him. I never will forget and never will forgive vets. I hate now vets. My best friend who was almost 14 years old, still very strong, very fit, full of live and beautiful...😢

[@janicediemer1612]

@@heide-raquelfuss5580 I do too

[@alyssachristine6930]

This was so incredibly helpful! Thank you!!! I feel so much more knowledgeable and well-informed now! 🫶

[@kathykerwin1294]

It would have been nice for Dr Judy to share which heartworm prevention medication is best. Dhe did mention Ivermectin, which i would use over all the other new meds for heart worm.

[@AshleyMarie-xy1pv]

In the past she has said plain Interceptor is her recommendation. That’s what we do.

[@marielacharite-io5iq]

Dr. Morgan please don’t forget that many have died from nexgard, simparico bravecto…and others causing seizures.

[@gjesy69]

I gave my boxer Trifexa and I thought she was going to die. I’ll never give her that again

[@joanies6778]

She just said something I have never heard... They need to get tested for heart worms before being given the treatment or it could cause seizures or even death. My vet never mentioned that to me, so I suspect many pets don't get tested first. There are always going to be some who react, anyway. My dog's system does not react well to drugs, so I have to really research natural treatments.

[@potraf26]

@@joanies6778same

[@terril1289]

Are you giving the heartworm preventative all year long? Vets say you don't need to test if that's the case.

[@IvyS406]

@@joanies6778 I had a dog who got heart worms and the vet said sometimes taking the preventative after a diagnosis will get rid of them. We tried it, and it worked. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@Indypendy]

I enjoyed this channel's discussion. BK Petcast's interviewers certainly asked good questions. I hope they have more episodes from a holistic point of view. Dr. Judy is always so informative.

[@gretchenkiley6615]

Thanks so much for the very interesting info! I use preventative for my Lab boy as we're in SC, he spends a lot of time outside, and we're in the woods near the swamp & a large river. I will re-evaluate what im using and the frequency. Unfortunately he has a severe flea allergy so has been on a combination product. I tried an essential oil topical once and his sensitive nose couldn't take it- he acted as if he was trying to escape his own skin and i had to wash it off 😔 At least i tried! Dr. Judy is amazing, I've learned so much just watching a few of her videos, now I'll check out your other content too! Thank you 🐾

[@potraf26]

I just ordered a flea/tick collar from fur life. See if they will help your boy. Wondercide also makes a natural preventative. Best of luck

[@ethereal369]

What about using garlic as a tick/flea & prasite preventative? The information out there is so contradictory.

[@cathybrown4102]

I believe she mentioned that on one of her videos. It was recommended to use 1/4 tsp per 15 lbs. and it should be fresh minced garlic.

[@paulasmith4933]

How about wildlife like coyotes?

[@CC-bq7wk]

You can't prevent all mosquitos from biting your dogs?? I get bitten all the time because you can't see the darm things. Just seems easier to say then reality. I have stopped giving my dog the flea and tick meds as well as the heartgard. I felt terrible that I've given it to my dog for eight years. Hopefully he will have a better life rather than being poisoned from the inside out.

[@RIIrishgal69]

So what do you do now ? I’m asking because I been giving my corgi for 5 years advantage 3 and interceptor plus and know I don’t want to give them to him. What can I do ???

[@harleyjanice1]

I have been giving my dog half of a 6mg ivermectin pill. It is good for other symptoms a dog may have too. I also stopped giving him nexguard for fleas because he had a seizure after taking nexguard. I myself have taken ivermectin for years to prevent my cancer from returning with no problems at all. So I feel comfortable giving my dog ivermectin, a medication that has been around for years and won the Nobel Peace Award.

[@RIIrishgal69]

@@harleyjanice1 that’s great because I been giving Colby the same every week do I ? I’m asking you ? When do I give my corgi ivermectin

[@marielacharite-io5iq]

@@harleyjanice1ivermectin for cancer. I have read this but what does the ivermectin do? Is it somewhat like chemo? Cause if it’s like chemo even that isn’t a good thing for a healthy dog. I hope you have recovered from cancer.

[@irinalipelis1207]

Hi! I am sorry, could you write what dog do you have and the weight? Please!@@harleyjanice1

[@Maine_Grammy]

Do coyotes or other wildlife get heart worms? I live in Maine

[@kayfreschly6272]

My little doggie got the 6month shot. That night she started throwing up blood for hours. No vet was available. I was so afraid she was going to die. She is all of 10 lbs and she threw up blood about every 10-20 minutes from 9 pm until 2 am. So frightening! I did get her in to see vet next morning. Poor little thing. Thankfully she made it, but I will never try the shots again. I tried it because she just would not eat the chew type treatment, but thankfully after all her troubles the vets finally told me there still was a topical available which is what i use now.

[@angiea8022]

Thank you for this podcast!!! I had so many questions, and you answered them all, very thorough! I love Dr. Judy Morgan and I love this honest conversation!

[@angelalebo4040]

I remember those jars at the vet! 1970’s 😂

[@oxfords1]

I'm surprised she didn't mention Florida.

[@DaisyPawFriends]

Glad I found your channel! Subscribed and keep up the good work!

[@marieallen5304]

Vitamin B1. ❤

[@christinmcdowell618]

I am very concerned by the line of thinking presented by Dr. Morgan regarding "risk profiles" for heartworm prevention. Climate change has altered our seasons here in NC, and I see mosquitoes at times I wouldn't normally. And your dog doesn't have to be an "outdoor dog" to have a higher risk. Do you walk your dog? Do you travel with your dog? Do you go to someone else's yard? While I am concerned about the impact of preventatives, the idea of monitoring weather patterns to determine levels of heartworm risk to my beloved dog, Copper, is over the top to me! I was hoping she would discuss the levels of risk of various types of heartworm and parasite preventatives. Topical vs. oral etc. It is hard enough to get people to comply with basic care for their pets in my area. I would be very concerned that people see this as a license to "go their own way" so to speak.

[@thebandplayedon..6145]

So you would rather risk serious *known & proven complications and or Death.... because checking the weather during the prevalent couple months of the year the "two week" cycle can successfuly complete is too tedious? Huh. K, well good luck with that.

[@irule9816]

Democrat right?

[@msjones3931]

@@irule9816Such a ridiculous comment. Really? You’re going to make it political? The world is f-ing flat too boot. Go away.

[@leejolley7511]

Where an I get Heartguard without the plus? All I ever see is the plus.

[@tinapinkpassion]

To prevent though I wish you would have shared specifically what to give a dog daily and daily amounts and how long. This was the missing piece of the video.

[@annettesonnenberg7606]

Absolutely fascinating about temperature killing parasite in mosquitoes! Would love to know what you would recommend as the safest heartworm prevention if you were to do four times. Also does brewer’s yeast prevent mosquito bites?

[@nikkibikki3124]

Is there anything I can give my ferrets as alternative for heartworm prevention ? I have watched a few videos this afternoon and find all this information amazing I’m going to do some reading before I’ll Choose the not give our dobie girl The harsh flea and tick / heartworm preventative. I had a Shepard who got heart worm many years ago and the treatment was cyanide IV it was shocking So I’d rather be cautious and do my research I was surprised that a lot of people actually chose natural stuff Our trainer does Apple cider vinegar and garlic

[@mariandiaz___]

Whats your thought on Furlife?

[@Arthur-sh6xd]

So what is the medication you prescribe as a preventative in your practice for dogs that are at higher risk? Based on what she’s saying sounds like it’s original heart guard but I don’t think that’s in production anymore.

[@brainstorm5544]

My vet put my dogs on interceptor plus because we have whip worm and we are told we can’t kill whip worm in our lawn help please

[@mymalayaper3766]

What about Iverhart?

[@izarivera6416]

Is there a video for vaccinations?? My puppy has her puppy vaccinations..will she need more??

[@brainstorm5544]

Also our dogs got c diff vet said from feeding raw

[@EmalineLudwick]

I've been trying to find a safe preventative for my dog! I think I might have missed it, did she say if there is a safe brand to use ?

[@judystratis6771]

I live in Florida with the national forest is my back yard. I don’t know the statistics on heart warm in my area, do you recommend heartwarm medicine for my dogs and if you do what do you think is best.

[@chardeOK]

I was just going to say you can usually ask your vet about heart worm cases in your area (if it’s high or low)

[@nccrchurchunusual]

Florida is very high heartworm area.

[@rustygrunert5316]

Is nexgard spectra a problem , l have 2 pekingese and live in the bush in Australia many of the dogs in the area do not get treatment. My oldest one has already had his spleen removed

[@Manifestingmama11]

What to do in Florida ? My dog goes on walks but not in woods or trails or anything. What do you recomend ?

[@suel3242]

I live in Florida and for the last 8 years have not given them any heartgaurd or flea and tick. We walk in woods, rarely. More neighborhood and we sometimes travel to Georgia and couple times have pulled ticks off. I still leave it alone🤷🏼‍♀️

[@danielclint1033]

How did dog one acquire heart worm?

[@nikkibaack-brooks6612]

Love Dr. Ken Berry. I am Ketovore, just like his wife, Neisha. I currently feed my Maggie (9 year old active Chocolate Lab) Wysong Epigen 90, which is 60% protein, 5% carbs. Peopl I know are freaking out. I eventually want to get her on home made food. Maybe Puploaf. Can you possibly evaluate the Wysong food I mentioned? I can list tge ingredients . "Too much protein!! You are going to kill her kidneys!!" Ugh. I lean towards putting her on a Carnivore feeding. Where I want to be one day.

[@Letstalkaboutitnick]

Hi everyone, I have a Boston terrier and he always reacts very bad to Simparica Trip. Tremors vomit and terrible diarrhea. I thought the tremors were going to lead to a seizure. He was acting very tired and not himself now I don’t know what to do and give him for a heartworm prevention. Any tips?

[@marielacharite-io5iq]

Yes they have the stickers

[@katev24]

This is so interesting. So she gives the heartworm pill when it’s 57 or warmer at night. So basically for me it would be july-end of summer. I don’t like giving those pills but I want my babies to be safe. We never give them heartworm pills during winter. I found you guys when my first puppy was 4 months old and now he’s almost 2. Both him and my new puppy eat 80% raw and they are so happy and healthy. Thank you 🥰

[@izarivera6416]

My 1 yr old toy poodle has allergies..shes now less itching homemade is the best..watching the video..?? We live nyc..her heartworm test was negative..so my vet called for me to get heartgard for prevention..i do not want to her chemical..

[@eaglefan6314]

Gr8t need to know info thanks

[@Birddog4843]

So many rescue dogs are coming up north for adoption..even tested negative before shipping..but were tested to early..following year they get tested and positive...now the local mosquitoes are carrying HW..and local dogs are coming up positive...we saw a fair number of positive dogs In upstate NY ( below Albany)....I believe because of the rescues comming from the south..IMO Now I'm in sc..my dogs are on monthly interceptor..I'm told there are break threw cases with ivomectin.. few friends dogs have been positive on heartguard

[@thebandplayedon..6145]

In Atlantic Canada we are being liberally overrun by the highly profitable dog trade being brought in by the hundreds per year from Texas primarily- not only risking behavioral issues ie aggression, but leaving our own Shelter populations to explode and left to languish awaiting a forever home themselves- mostly due to unfettered breeding for big $$$ at minimal effort.

[@msjones3931]

Need to stop importing and transporting dogs. It’s better to donate and spend money on spay and neuter programs or local non-kill shelters.

[@meritlas]

This entire conversation is undercut by his realisation at 31:00 on how vaccination and medication works 😂 good stuff

[@tracybrant790]

How do you know your dog is actually heartworm negative before starting "prevention" meds, if it takes 6-9 months for a dog to test positive?

[@AshleyMarie-xy1pv]

This is what I always wonder!!!

[@SassySquatchHiker55]

Any feedback on Advantage Multi for dogs? I live in FL sooooo we have billions of mosquitos

[@nccrchurchunusual]

I lived in NW Colorado where there were alot of mosquitos, but virtually no HW. I went to an alternative chinese medicine vet before Moving to FL and she said my indoor dog would most likely get heartworms in FL. She said natural remedies were not great and to use regular Heartguard (not plus). I'd like to chk into giving it to her every 6-7 wks.

[@leejolley7511]

@@nccrchurchunusual Where did you find Heartguard with out the plus? I’m only finding with the plus.

[@dorisbronson8274]

Valley pet sells regular heart gard.

[@dorisbronson8274]

​@leejolley7511 valley pet sells it.

[@ciarraquesenberry7493]

If we have to get the Heartworm preventative during the summer, which is the safest??

[@lelialar]

Interceptor she says

[@janicediemer1612]

My pug is 17 months had seizure in Oct from interceptor plus and topical Vectra , tremors , focal went on over 5 minutes we are. in PA but we’re planning to move near our family in Florida. I stoppped the meds I’m too afraid I might hurt him .what can I use I ordered 2 of your books , cooking homemade

[@tammygarrett2596]

That's what I was wondering

[@kssmith5273]

@@janicediemer1612i feel like the seizures were caused by the topical vs it being from interceptor.

[@OZMHorsesLLC]

How far can a mosquito travel?

[@chardeOK]

My dog is regularly exposed to roundworms. I’m gathering that it’s not good to use an intestinal wormer monthly so.. what should I do then?

[@cathybrown4102]

Try every 8 weeks. She said the heart worm meds stay in the system for that long

[@blake5261]

I give my dog k9 advantage and nothing for Heartworm prevention .

[@janicediemer1612]

My 17 month old pug got seizure from interceptor plus and vectra I will do natural now what is the best? I have your book in the way

[@danielclint1033]

Why not have your dog tested and assuming negative, give weight appropriate Ivermectin once a month?

[@nobodyreally8441]

Do you know the dosage according to weight

[@NurseyPooh59]

I was wondering that too?

[@NurseyPooh59]

How much Ivermectin?

[@marielacharite-io5iq]

My girl had seizures caused by heartgard plus..

[@AshleyMarie-xy1pv]

So did my boy :/

[@Leslie-vz3dr]

I'm disappointed she didn't give any brand name recommendations. I can't find anything that doesn't also have tapeworm & roundworm preventative.

[@nccrchurchunusual]

In a different vid- she said Interceptor only if in a high HrtWorm area. It should not have flea/tick added.

[@marinakinross2222]

OMG!! My dog was given a ProHeart 12 month shot last December 2022 as recommended to me by my vet. Luckily she is still with me and healthy (although i may get some tests done after hearing this now, with regards to her liver & kidney health etc. and for some weird reason i did not want to return this Dec (23) to get her the next yearly shot. She was on Trifexis before but the Vet recommended the injection. I am so over being fooled by so called professional vets!! That same vet even recommended I’d feed my dog some Hill‘s science dog food in a tin after my dog became ill - i opened 1 can, it looked like something that was left by my dog outside but canned 💩, my dog didn‘t go near it and i returned the whole lot without feeding it to her. After doing a lot of research, my dog was on farmer‘s dog for a while but when i got a new dog as her sister it became a little to expensive and once again i felt i wasn‘t giving them what they needed (plus FD was to carby), i switched them both to a raw food diet with some supplements. I have not given either of them any heartworm preventatives and i am hoping i won‘t have to this year as we will be moving back to the UK in April this year. I am so sorry to have allowed my dog to be given this injection and just hope i can keep her healthy and protected from here on out. Thank you so much for the video and all the info discussed. It‘s been eyeopening for sure. I live in Houston, TX for now btw which is ripe with heartworm positive cases etc so every vet will insist on meds unless you know better.

[@sheilathompson8986]

I totally disagree with heart worm medication

[@Letstalkaboutitnick]

Too bad she didn’t say which medicine she likes the best