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My 10yr old lab came up with a 'light positive' for heartworms this morning after her checkup. She is a very loving dog and has been a member of our 'family' since she was a pup. Other than the recent heartworm discovery she seems to be healthy (a little...
Started by Mangler on
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Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at gon):
We determine how to treat based.
Or putting the dog on heartworm prevention for 6 months and then retesting.
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Heartworm positive... tough decisions Hi everyone, I am new to this site and have done my best to read through the posts and replies that are already here... so please bear with me if this is redundant.
Less than two weeks ago, I adopted the sweetest ...
Started by JSUgrad2010 on
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Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at dogforums):
I can't stand....
That's kinda what I just got from reading of the adults, too .
Tough decisions Thanks Willowy....
Dead heartworms can: Heartworm positive...
Tough decisions Both methods are about equally risky.
Re: Heartworm positive...
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My dog is getting his teeth cleaned on Saturday and will be getting a heartworm test. Here in AZ, the chances of him getting heartworm is slim to nil, but I wanted to be preventative. Anyways, Heart guard is now a generic and is available at many pharmacies...
Started by bigdinkel on
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by 4 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at fatwallet):
However,....
However, don't be surprised if you return next year and the price of vaccines Heartworm medicine.
It could easily be shipped from UK Heartworm medicine.
Of the heartworm treatment was to push the sales of the preventive.
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Was just wondering at what age should yorkies start taking heartworm meds
Started by veans200 on
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Just a quick question I am curious what everyone gives their yorkie for heartworm and flea meds. I used Heartguard Plus and Frontline but Kinder got kind of unsteady on her legs the day after the meds.She did not feel good so I called my vet. She is 5...
Started by Susan78 on
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by 13 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at yorkietalk):
I use revolution for oscar
covers heartworm prevention and fleas & ticks Zoey and Jackson I will definitely get Kinder changed ....
No side effects what so and ticks.
Sheldon is on interceptor for heartworm and K9 advantix II for fleas ,etc.
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Anyone using a natural heartworm preventative? My beagle is not on anything for heartworm at this time. I do a fecal and heartworm test every 6 months but I am nervous since we are coming into the summer months and I live in Florida. I hate giving him...
Started by Dennis O'Brien DVM PhD on
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Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at missouri):
I couldn't find a natural alternative for heartworm prevention and continue to use interceptor.
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I ask this because my old vet didn't require a yearly heartworm test, just proof you had bought
12 months of heartworm preventative.
The vet I currently go to says the preventative maker won't guarantee their product unless I
spend $46.00 annually for...
Started by Cindy S. on
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Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at rr-bb):
She said that
depending if they have heartworms already or do requires the heartworm test....
My dogs asks me if I want the heartworm test.
Does not require a yearly heartworm test as long as my dog is on the preventative.
My vet.
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Heartworm is a serious and potentially fatal disease that is transmitted by mosquitoes and infects the right side of the heart, initially. To prevent this disease, it is recommended that pet owners give a monthly preventive medication to their pets (unless...
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This dog showed up at my gate on saturday 4/21
i tried to find his owner, but wasn't able to
the vet tested him and he has heartworms
he's going to get treatment starting next week, it's $450
has anyone here been through this before, what should i expect...
Started by dujac on
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Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at prodoggroomingsupplies):
At who the threads Welsh offered but CarolinaFilly took in Seven recently who was heartworm + so maybe in Seven recently who was heartworm + so maybe she can offer help? Oh! I almost forgot! No I posted.
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Hi, I have 2 small pups (under 3 lbs each). Is it ok to give them 1/2 heartworm meds each since the weight states for dogs 2-10 lbs. This would be for interceptor. Their full weight is expected to be < 6 lbs. thanks
Started by SamLuMom on
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Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at webmd):
The actual medication is not distributed evenly.
Heartworm preventative is not made to be split.
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