We have a Minature Poodle 2/34 yr old purchased 2 1/2 month ago from an area where Heartgard is NOT necessary. We are in Nebraska with tons of mosquitoes... gave a full pill the past two months...and now due for another.
Had his blood tested and the ALT (Liver) tested 156 and three weeks later tested 147 (the recommended test should be 10-118) . Very concerned whether we are giving him too much protein or too much Heartgard, as his liver test run high.
We have used two different vets...
Have been feeding the same dry dog food 30% protein as the breeder used.
Has anyone experienced finding it necessary to cut the 0-25 lb Heartgard pill in 1/2 when this dog weighs 13 lbs. Both vets have said to give a whole pill to as recommended on the package.
Due you think that we have caused a severe liver damage from giving too much protein in his food. and /or too much Heartgard???
APPRECIATE A PROMPT ANSWER WITH YOUR IDEAS... AS ANOTHER PILL IS DUE NEXT THURSDAY AND WE DO NOT WANT TO MAKE OUR BEAUTIFUL LOVING POODLE SICK.
THANKS SO VERY MUCH TO ALL OF YOU.
FRANK
Had his blood tested and the ALT (Liver) tested 156 and three weeks later tested 147 (the recommended test should be 10-118) . Very concerned whether we are giving him too much protein or too much Heartgard, as his liver test run high.
We have used two different vets...
Have been feeding the same dry dog food 30% protein as the breeder used.
Has anyone experienced finding it necessary to cut the 0-25 lb Heartgard pill in 1/2 when this dog weighs 13 lbs. Both vets have said to give a whole pill to as recommended on the package.
Due you think that we have caused a severe liver damage from giving too much protein in his food. and /or too much Heartgard???
APPRECIATE A PROMPT ANSWER WITH YOUR IDEAS... AS ANOTHER PILL IS DUE NEXT THURSDAY AND WE DO NOT WANT TO MAKE OUR BEAUTIFUL LOVING POODLE SICK.
THANKS SO VERY MUCH TO ALL OF YOU.
FRANK