Are heartworm prevention products safe if my dog has the MDR1 mutation?
All heartworm products labeled for dogs in the United States have been tested in dogs with the MDR1 mutation as required by the FDA and have been found to be safe. Drugs such as ivermectin, selamectin, milbemycin, and moxidectin, are commonly used to treat and prevent parasites like heartworms. At low doses, such as those […]