[Shana F]

I remember reading the post about dog food being significantly more expensive in NZ. Out of curiosity, what does monthly heartworm preventative for dogs cost in NZ? What about monthly flea & tick preventative?

It's a good thing for my dogs that I love them, because as the vet bills and shipping/quarantine deposits are starting to be paid, I think I must be insane for bringing them along. :roll

[Shana F]

Anyone?

[jen]

Hi Shana -

The good news is that there's no heartworm in New Zealand, so worming meds aren't necessary. If I remember right, Advantage for our 70 lb dog was around $45 NZ for a 4-pack box. We haven't used it all winter though. The people at the quarantine kennel suggested just using it during the warmer months. No fleas so far anyway :laugh

Jen

[BkyMonster]

Good to know. I was wondering if NZ had heartworm. Couldn't find anything about it.

Just need to worry about regular worms that the heartworm meds take care of :roll !

[Moorf]

This is what you need - approx $33 for a 4 pack depending on where you buy it - called Advantage Multi (does all the NZ worming and fleas) - available from the vets and I think I've seen it in the supermarkets too.

http://www.petplanet.co.nz/shopping/pgm-more_information.php?id=210&=SID

[nippa&pippa]

Just brought flea treatment from Vet, called Frontline PLUS for dogs 20-40kg, 3 pipette for $56.80. Apply every two monthly or in our case, monthly cos of New Zealand Cattle tick...had cows and sheeps here!
Also worming tablet from Vet, Dontral Allwormer Large Dog 35kg max cost $6.80