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A severe infestation of heart worms could result in the development of ventral edema due to blockage of the return flow of blood to the heart. The edema would make a dog look like he had "swelled up".
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Can heartworms cause my dog's hind legs to stop working?
heart worms if not treated can kill it
Can a dog get heartworms from tics?
No
Can a puppy not of this dog trying to nurse cause a female dog's teats to swell?
yes.
Will aspirin help a dog with heartworms?
If a dog has heartworms, a vet is the ONLY thing you should be considering. Aspirin will not deal with this serious condition.
Heartworms are generally transmitted by what type of vector?
heartworms are transmitted by the dog eating fleas (dead or alive) that has eggs in it and the hatch in the dog
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.
Does boxer dog commonly die from heartworms?
NO
Does heartgard kill heartworms already inside dogs?
Heartgard only kills the microfillare, the immature stage of heartworms (or baby heartworms). It will not kill the adult heartworms that live in the heart. That is why it is very important to have your dog tested first by a Veterinarian for heartworms.
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.
Can a humen get heartworms form his dog?
no that's stupid
What is the end result of heartworms in a dog?
Usually death...
Does heartworms cause dogs to vomit?
yes
