Is this being frugal/smart or cheap/stupid idea?

 The Question:

Heart worm medicine can get pretty expensive. I have 2 chihuahuas. One is 3.5lbs and the other is 2lbs. Well one chewable is made for dogs under 25lbs. Can I get one and split it in half since my pups are so tiny? Or bad idea? Too embarrassed to ask my vet.

What did people say?

⇒ Lauren: They should have told you how much they could take!

⇒ Cari: Don’t be embarrassed to ask Vet. It’s a great question.

⇒ Kim: Please don't mess with meds, especially with dogs. I know someone who didn't take it seriously and their elderly dog had both heartworms and hookworms.

It's not worth it.

⇒ Ashley: As a vet, each of those meds is not equally mixed. If you split in half 1 dog could get all while the other dog gets none.

⇒ Jenny: I had two 50# dogs and the vet let me know they could split a 100# tablet. It did save money.

⇒ Fran: I've had 3 dogs, never used any chemicals on or in them. No flea and tick collars or drops. No heartworm pills. All mutts, never caused an issue.

If you have specific questions just call the Vet.

⇒ Kelly: Honestly, I would ask your vet. I understand why you thought of the idea. It seems logical and it might be perfectly fine. But there might be problems with it that we just start thinking of because we’re not vets.

⇒ Danett: I order from an online pet supply company out of Australia. No need for a prescription and order according to their weight. Takes about 5 weeks to arrive but it saves me so much money as I have 3 huge dogs.


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