Trouble with Heartworm medication

Samantha is having trouble finding a heartworm medication that sets well with her. We have tried Interceptor, Revolution now I have a prescription from our vet for Heartgard. The trouble Sami has is with the first one 2 to 3 days after taking it she is tired doesn't want to eat, with Revolution she seemed okay until I did some research and found out that if not applied properly then they are not protected. It has to go on the skin and I just don't want to take the chance that I mess up giving it to her and BAM heartworms. Has anyone else had trouble with finding a medication? We had a test done to see if she has any reactions to medications or family of medications and everything came back no problems. Does anyone use an on line company to fill their pets meds? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

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Comment by Priscilla, CARLY, and Frankie on October 27, 2010 at 10:39am: iverheart is good.. weve also tries several and like you wanted one that was easy but a sure thing...
hop you find one that works soon

Comment by Heather and Ella on July 8, 2009 at 10:03pm: My vet put Ella on "Virbac - Iverhart Max", and she has been on it for the last several months. They are chewable tablets and the prescription name reads: "ivermectin/pyrantel pamoate/praziquantel", and are for heartworm, roundworm, and tapeworm.
Ella crunches them right up and doesn't have any problems with them.
I've read that many corgis are allergic to beef, and may heartworm pills are flavored with beef. If your dog is allergic to anything, you may want to check the ingredients in the pills.
good luck,
Heather and Ella

Comment by Marion and Vern on July 8, 2009 at 8:33pm: Sarah C. yeah we made sure she had eaten as well as putting it in something yummy. Becky excellent idea thanks. Having her spayed yesterday and picking her up this morning my brain is mush. Thanks!!

Comment by Becky on July 8, 2009 at 8:01pm: You can probably take the script to another veterinarian that carries Heartgard. Ask you vet if they can refer you to another vet in your area or call around.

Comment by Sarah C. on July 8, 2009 at 7:58pm: My vet will fill online RX but was able to priec match for Sentinel. Never had trouble with it, but Didi is a rock and never has trouble with anything.
Are you feeding the heartworm medication with a meal, or on it's own? Putting something tasty on top of it might keep her from having loss of appetite.

Comment by Marion and Vern on July 8, 2009 at 6:43pm: Thanks Sam, our vet said that Sentinel and Intercept were pretty much the same chemicaly. Because they don't carry Heartgard she gave me a Rx for it. Just never had to fill a scrip for an animal not sure how to go about it and all.

Comment by Sam Tsang on July 8, 2009 at 5:04pm: Talk to your vet about Sentinel? Most online companies require your vet's Rx, and most vets will not fill online Rx, however you can talk to your vet to get him price match.