Your Dog’s Heartworm Protection: Do We Need ProHeart 6?

I'm going to say NO. No way. It was removed from the market the first time because of dogs dying. Of course I'll have detractors on this, but I stand my ground on this issue. I'm going to share some of what I shared in a recent email to someone who asked me a question on heartworm prevention.

First read this article by my colleague, fellow Health Maven, Dr. Jeannie Thomason: http://www.thewholedog.org/heartworm.html

And a blog post on this subject: http://www.bark-n-blog.com/2008/09/26/more-proheart-6-info/ 

And this article by Jan Rasmusen: http://www.bark-n-blog.com/2007/07/23/heartworms-scams-and-reality/

Here's the thing, what do you think the dogs in the wild do? They don't get heartworm drugs. I think ALL of these drugs are harmful - pills, injections whatever. They DO NOT prevent heartworm infestation. No the mosquito bites your dog, infects it and the pesticide coursing through his veins is what kills the larvae. So what is that doing to your dog's liver over time? Yes. That's what it is doing, killing them slowly.

Veterinarian Dr. Stephen Blake totally concurs on this subject and is willing to say so unlike a lot of veterinarians. We always have choices. And as he always says you don't see wolves, coyotes and wild dogs lining up at Fort Dodge or Merck to get their injections and meds. Here is his latest interview with us on Animal Talk Naturally: http://www.animaltalknaturally.com/2008/06/15/helping-pets-be-pest-free-naturally-show-169/

Knowledge is empowering but only as much as it is applied. Learn the truth and it will indeed set you free.