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28-01-2011, 06:22 PM
Originally Posted by krlyr 
I don't think Advocate smells, I use it on my two (so large breed doses) and I've never noticed a smell, on use or the day after.
I too don't really use it for the flea/worming side of things, I use it mainly as cover for lungworm. I was of the "treat them when you see them" train of thought but unfortunately you can't see signs of lungworm until considerable damage has been done to the lungs and I just won't risk it. I'd class my area and dogs as "high risk" though - multiple cases of it (including my mum's puppy, 15 minutes down the road), dogs who love to drink from puddles/eat grass, who are probably likely to eat a slug/snail out of curiousity, etc. so I don't want to risk it. I would recommend speaking to your vet and see how many cases of lungworm have been in the area and decide whether it's worth treating for it regularly or just, say, once or twice a year (and perhaps using a 7 day course of Panacur instead of Advocate if it worries you)t
.... lungworm kills..i will always use a product that eliminates this problem...its really not scaremongering, it is rife
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Location: South East UK
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28-01-2011, 06:33 PM
Originally Posted by krlyr
I don't think Advocate smells, I use it on my two (so large breed doses) and I've never noticed a smell, on use or the day after.
I too don't really use it for the flea/worming side of things, I use it mainly as cover for lungworm. I was of the "treat them when you see them" train of thought but unfortunately you can't see signs of lungworm until considerable damage has been done to the lungs and I just won't risk it. I'd class my area and dogs as "high risk" though - multiple cases of it (including my mum's puppy, 15 minutes down the road), dogs who love to drink from puddles/eat grass, who are probably likely to eat a slug/snail out of curiousity, etc. so I don't want to risk it. I would recommend speaking to your vet and see how many cases of lungworm have been in the area and decide whether it's worth treating for it regularly or just, say, once or twice a year (and perhaps using a 7 day course of Panacur instead of Advocate if it worries you)t
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Location: Surrey
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28-01-2011, 06:36 PM
Originally Posted by Helena54
that is the ONLY reason I ever use these pipettes, it's the only way to protect them from lungworm or heartworm, and I have actually heard of a couple of cases of lungworm in my neck of the woods lately, so it's a real worry for me.
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Location: Warrington UK
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28-01-2011, 06:48 PM
Originally Posted by Tupacs2legs
if u are talking reactions... pet shop products either are a waste of money or lethal!!! (had numerous cats and pups on drips recovering...when they did
) whatever you choose please go for a vet one.pup-in-a-bag had milbemax yesterday(chewy ones gone in a split second) but i will be using advocate next month.
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