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Its called a heart worm you can have your dog tested if negative start it on heart worm medicines if the dog has heart worms there are treatments for this also
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What type of worm is a heartworm?
It is a nematode, specifically Dirofilaria immitus.
How do you give heartworm vaccination?
There is no heartworm vaccination. Dogs and cats can take monthly oral preventatives to keep them from developing a heartworm infection.
What causes heartworm?
Heartworms are a parasite transmitted by mosquitos.
Is it necessary to give dogs preventitive heartworm medicine?
yes
If a dog gets DHPP vaccine does it need heart worm pills?
Yes. Vaccines do not prevent heartworm infections in dogs, so dogs who are vaccinated still need to be on a heartworm preventative.
Are heartworms in a dog contagious?
unfortunately for us dog owners, it is. the disease is transmitted by mosquitos, so have your dog take anti heartworm medication before the mosquito season. better take the dog to the vet for a thorough evaluation. a dog can have heartworms but show no symptoms.
What type of organism is dirofilaria immitis?
Dirofilaria immitis is a filarial organism that causes heartworm disease. It was originally thought that it could only be present in dogs, but it can also affect cats and ferrets. Regular heartworm prevention medication (such as Heartgard and Interceptor) can prevent your pet from getting heartworm disease. Heartworm Disease is treatable in dogs with injections given in the muscle to kill the heartworms, but there is currently no treatment available for cats. Humans can also be infected (however it is rare), but when they are infected it is most commonly mistaken for lung cancer because the worms show up in the lungs.
Is triflex heartworm medicine safe for dogs?
Some of my dogs refuse to eat it and others throw up if they do eat it.
Heartworm medical terminology?
The technical medical terminology for a heartworm is a filarial worm of the genus Dirofilaria. Generally speaking, it is a parasite transmitted by mosquitoes that affects dogs.
Can heartworm medication make dogs sick?
No, that is highly improbable because heartworms reside in the heart rather than in the GI tract.
Can you give flea treatment to heartworm positive dogs?
If your dog is heartworm positive, then he or she should be treated by your Veterinarian for the problem, if possible. Ask your Vet if it is ok. I think it is but again check with your Vet first. Mosquitoes are the carriers of heartworm. All dogs & cats should be kept on a heartworm once a month preventive year around plus a once a month flea preventative which also keeps off ticks & mosquitoes.
Is heart gard necessary for dogs?
Heartguard itself isn't necessary for dogs,but some form of heartworm prevention should be given monthly whether it is heartguard or a different brand. Heartworm disease is caused by mosquitos and since they're everywhere,ones pets should be on heartworm prevention. It is less expensive in the long run to prevent then it is to cure.
