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If the risks associated with treatment outweigh the risks associated with leaving the infection or when an owner opts not to treat for whatever reason. Diagnostic testing including blood chemistries and chest x-rays should be performed prior to treating adult heartworms and then the results from these tests are reviewed by the veterinarian to determine whether there is an issue that makes treatment of heartworms an unrealistic or sufficiently hazardous option as to recommend not treating.
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If a male dog is heartworm pos he get a female dog with pregnant will the puppies be heartworm pos?
No, the puppies will not be heartworm positive just because their mother or father was. However, having a heartworm positive dog around makes it much more likely that the other dogswill contract a heartworm infection if they are not kept on heartworm preventative regularly (and in the case of puppies started on it early) due to the fact that the heartworm dog serves as a reservoir from which mosquitos pick up infective heartworm larva and then they bite another dog and infect it.
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.
Why is a exam for heartworm required annualy if the dog is on heartworm med yearround and is positive for heartworms?
Because if the dog has heartworms and you give a preventive, it can harm or kill the dog. Preventives are not safe for a dog that already has heartworms, except in some circumstances where it was caught very early.
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.
How do you treat heartworms in dogs?
Answer #2: This answer is so wrong. There are generally NO symptoms when a dog has heartworms. When they get to a advanced stage then there might be some coughing and generally a little lethargic. The white worms referred to in the other answer are round worms which are coughed up or vomited up, is a totally different parasite and easily treated. Your dog should be tested for heartworm first, a simple blood test, then if negative, put on a year around heartworm monthly protectant. Answer #1: The most noticeable symptom is when they cough up white worms in their vomit. Make certain that your dog does not ingest the worm (dogs have the nasty tendency to do that).
Should you ever stop giving your dog heartworm?
NEVER stop giving your dog his or her heartworm preventative medication. Mosquitoes are the carriers of the heartworm and they survive all year around, such as in an old barn, in the nooks & crannies of your house, ponds, rivers, etc. Heartworm is found all year around in all states.
Can a dog catch heartworm from another dog?
I don't think so. <><><> Carried by mosquitoes.
What should you do if you forgot to give your dog heartworm medicine one month?
If your dog is fenced or in house alot, just give the medicine, if the dog is among other dogs or runs freely, have the dog checked for heartworm. I'd give the medicine regardless.
Is it ok to mail dog heartworm pills from Austin to dallas?
Yes.
What should you feed a heart worm positive dog?
A heartworm positive dog requires a balanced diet just like any other dog and unless the parasites have lead to changes in heart function and congestive heart failure, there is no need to change from a balanced adult dog food. If congestive heart failure secondary to heartworm infection is present then a diet designed specifically for heart disease in dogs is recommended. There are different veterinary diets on the market recommended for this condition and pet owners should consult their vet to find an appropriate diet.
Can heartworm medication make dogs sick?
No, that is highly improbable because heartworms reside in the heart rather than in the GI tract.
Should you continue to give the heartworm pill to your dog if he vomits after taking it?
You should talk to your veterinarian before the next dose is due - your dog may have developed an allergy to one of the ingredients in the heartworm pill, particularly if it is one of the flavored chewable tablets. There are other heartworm preventives available and your veterinarian may recommend swapping to one of these.
