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What immunizations does Punxsutawney Phil get?
Hi, Phil, although he hates it, receives a rabies and a heartworm vaccination. He also gets an occasional blood test.
Is it necessary to give dogs preventitive heartworm medicine?
yes
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.
Can you give the vaccination to a dog that don't have symptoms but is around one that does?
yeah that is just fine but give the other one a vaccination too!
Where do you give a cat a shot for their vaccination?
A cat is typically given a vaccination shot in the scruff of their neck.
What are the benefits of using chewable heartworm medicine for dogs?
Chewable heartworm medicine for dogs is convenient and easy to administer, making it more likely that pet owners will give it to their dogs regularly. This type of medication is also effective in preventing heartworm disease, which can be life-threatening if left untreated. Additionally, chewable heartworm medicine can help protect dogs from other parasites, such as intestinal worms.
When was Heartworm Press created?
Heartworm Press was created in 2003.
Do you need the heartworm blood test if you give heartworm pill 12 months a year?
Yes, it is still recommended that dogs be tested yearly for heartworms even if they are on a heartworm preventative because it is possible for the dog to vomit up all or a portion of the pill without the owner knowing and thus allow a window for infection. The same is true of the topical heartworm preventatives, though the concern isn't vomiting but improper application.
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.
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.
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.
In which states can canine heartworm is found?
Heartworm disease is present in all 50 states of the US.
