I found this site that stated a significantly lower dose of Interceptor to use on our babies if we want to use the smallest dose required ONLY for heartworm prevention...

Quoted in article:  "Interceptor contains 2.3 mg for dogs up to 10 pounds, and 5.75 mg for dogs 11-25 pounds. So if your dog weighs more than 50 pounds, give the Interceptor for dogs 11-25 pounds, otherwise use the one for dogs up to 10 pounds.
The actual recommended dosage of milbemycin oxime for heartworm prevention only (not roundworms and other intestinal worms) is 0.05 mg per pound of body weight (0.1 mg per kg) "


Here is the link:  http://209.85.165.104/search?q=cache:MxztnjREhY4J:www.b-naturals.com/newsletter/heartworm/+interceptor+45+days&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=6&gl=us

What is your oppinion on this?  I live in an area that unfortunatly have to give preventative all year around, and I choose to give it every 45 days or so and not the 30 days...  but it would be really good if I can lighten the load and give a minimal amount instead of overmedicating them for worms they don't have...

I wouldn't give this unless i had a test first. If the dog has heart worm, this could kill . You have to make sure the dog is heartworm neg. first.

I don't know what the answer would be. when we moved here My dog became heartworm positive. that's before i knew about living in the south. She was treated and was fine. But I don't know if cutting back would work? The vet would know

Here's more info on the Safeheart dosage.

http://www.ourdogsonline.com/ubbthreads.php/topics/22930/1/Low_dose_Safeheart_dose_Interc

To minimize the excess pesticides in your dog.
Safeheart has been proven to work at a lower dosage and Appoved by the FDA.
You can't rely on "vets" to do the best for your dog -