Do you use Advantage Multi on your Shelties?

I have no experience with Advantage Multi. I've actually never even heard of it before this thread, so I can't offer you any advice.

I did briefly read about it...so it's a topical preventative for heartworm and internal parasites? Personally, that's something I would not feel comfortable putting on my dog. How can something applied to their skin treat internal parasites? That just doesn't seem logical to me.

I can understand topical medicine like K9 Advantix and Frontline because they're preventing and treating external parasites.
 
There are actually a lot of drugs that are given through the skin. These days you see birth control patches, pain patches, nicotin patches, the list goes on. Absorption into the skin is a very common way of getting a drug into your body.

From my understanding, Advantage Multi does not use ivermectin, but a drug called Moxidectin. I do believe that the side effects from the use of Moxidectin are not as severe as the side effects from ivermectin.

Upon more research, it seems that Advantage Multi does not have the same risks attached to it as does the use of an ivermectin drug. It still poses risks, but they do not seem to be as severe.

I hope this helps.
 
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danisgoat said:
There are actually a lot of drugs that are given through the skin. These days you see birth control patches, pain patches, nicotin patches, the list goes on. Absorption into the skin is a very common way of getting a drug into your body.
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Excellent point! I don't know why that didn't cross my mind. I guess that is why science was always my worst subject in school :lol:.
 
My vet recommends Advantage, but not Advantage Multi, which she feels is too harsh. We've been giving our shelties Advantage and Heartguard for years.
 
I have the read the warnings and bottom line is: I trust my Vet's judgment and don't feel a need to research or question her. The convenience of heartworm and flea protection is a plus for me! As I stated earlier, I will talk to her about it at our next checkup just to get re-assurance.:yes:
 
Thank you all for your personal insights. I wasn't trying to start an "ivermectin war" I just truly wanted some info from those who have been there, done that.

Everything I was reading was telling me it should be ok provided they're not positive for the gene. My previous vet was adamant about no Heartguard for Shelties because of the ivermectin and maybe he was being overly cautious. I know people say trust your vet, but honestly, I don't trust anyone blindly - call me a trust but verify kind of gal :wink2: And that's why I came here - to talk to the folks who have Shelties and see what your take was.

So again, thanks to everyone for the info!
 
Years ago, I used Heartguard on Hamish. For Noah, I used Advantage and Heartguard. For Emma and then Liam, I used Revolution, on the recommendation of the breeder. I plan on using Revolution again this year. It is topical. The vet receptionist wanted me to use the 22 lb plus for Emma but as Emma was on 22.5 pounds and had strange reactions to meds, I opted for the one just below it. The receptionist was ticked at my choice but I was adamant about that.
 
The drug reps assure me I am concerned over nothing, but personally I am not comfortable using spot topical products for heartworm prevention. Perhaps I should add particularly on really thick coated dogs like Shelties.
I have seen too many dogs come in with big greasy spots on their hair where the owner applied Frontline, and clearly not much of it made it to the skin.
Indeed their are some dogs (Samoyeds, Chow Chows,) where I wouldn't be entirely confident applying it myself.
Personally i am more comfortable with a pill, where i know exactly what dose they received, just for whatever its worth.
- Dr. Mac
 
The Quahog said:
The drug reps assure me I am concerned over nothing, but personally I am not comfortable using spot topical products for heartworm prevention. Perhaps I should add particularly on really thick coated dogs like Shelties.
I have seen too many dogs come in with big greasy spots on their hair where the owner applied Frontline, and clearly not much of it made it to the skin.
Indeed their are some dogs (Samoyeds, Chow Chows,) where I wouldn't be entirely confident applying it myself.
Personally i am more comfortable with a pill, where i know exactly what dose they received, just for whatever its worth.
- Dr. Mac
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That was my take on it as well...How much is the dog exactly getting? I know on my cats which are DSH (so thick fur is not an issue) they get that oily sploch on their fur so I know they are obviously not getting the whole amount..

Bottom line is people will say it (topical, ivermectin..etc) works fine for me no problems/reactions..etc, its comes down to a personal call each owner has to weigh out and use what they feel comfortable with. I personally err on the side of caution...
 
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