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Is it OK if dogs eat their own vomit?
Not particularly - whatever caused them to throw up is probably still in the vomit, so eating it (again) will likely cause them to through it up (again).
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).
Why don't dogs hyperventilate when panting?
This is because dogs normally pant, it's what they do. Us humans are used to breathing slower than dogs do, so if we breathe quickly, he hyperventilate.
When do the signs of heartworms start showing in dogs?
Normally when it is too late to treat. A dog will not usually show symptoms of being infected with heartworms until the number of heartworms becomes very large in the heart. Therefore the chances of treatment working is not as good as too many heartworms in the heart to clog the heart valves as they die off due to treatment. This is the reason to have your dog checked first for heartworms then put on once a month treatment to prevent the H/W. Also your Veterinarian should test your dog once a year for H/W just to be on the safe side. Symptoms of a severe case of heartworms include coughing, tired all the time, color is not good, bluish at times, etc.
What is the cause of parvo in dogs?
Parvovirus is passed from infected animals to healthy ones by direct or indirect contact with the infected animal's vomit, feces and diarrhea. [[User:Cjonb|Cjonb]] 20:42, 2 Jun 2008 (UTC)
Why do dogs eat cat vomit?
Cause their hungry
Do German dogs get heartworms?
Yes.
What are the examples of endoparasite?
One example of endoparasite is when dogs have heartworms. The heartworms are the endoparasite because they are living inside the dogs body. The heartworms are benifited, they are called the parasites, and the dog is harmed, it is called the host.
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.
What organism is the intermediate host for heartworms?
Cats and dogs
Common diseases that affect pet animals?
Dogs? Heartworms....
Why do pitbulls vomit?
All dogs vomit
Are cloves good in treating heartworms in dogs?
No, they are useless for treating heartworms. This is somethig your vet must treat, it cannot be done with home remedies.
Do puppies get heartworms?
Yes, all dogs can get heart worms.
Do heartworms eat muscle?
No, heartworms gather nutrients from the blood streaming by them. In fact, heartworms don't actually live in the heart of dogs - they live in the large pulmonary arteries in the lungs but swim into the heart after the dog dies.
Do dogs vomit naturally?
not most dogs due vomit naturally. If your dog is you should see a vet!
Is it OK if dogs eat their own vomit?
Not particularly - whatever caused them to throw up is probably still in the vomit, so eating it (again) will likely cause them to through it up (again).
