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Heartworm in dogs? How expensive is it?
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<blockquote data-quote="Star*" data-source="post: 355698" data-attributes="member: 4964"><p>Hi ya, </p><p></p><p>I'm sure you are feeling pretty bad right now. I know the dog is feeling even worse so lets start with him. A simple 3 minute blood test will tell you if he's a high positive or a low positive. What does that mean? Okay - a quick return on the little test (it's a blood test that looks like a pregnancy test in essence) will mean that he's polluted. A slow return will mean that he is carrying them but that the worms aren't completely clogging his heart like spaghetti. (that's what it looks like in the end) That's why it's so hopeless and that's why you need to get him treatment ASAP. </p><p></p><p>Okay - so someone said you can't put him on preventative now - TRUE -it WILL KILL HIM. HOWEVER......there is medicine that you can give him through a vets office in doses. You also have to keep him VERY STILL almost IMMOBILE in a cage once you start treatment. I MEAN IMMOBILE. Out to pee/potty, then back in the cage. NO EXCITEMENT for weeks on end. (Months) </p><p></p><p>He will also need supplements during this time because - he's going to get weak. The ivermectin in high doses will kill the worms and the (see what GN wrote) but it is IMPERATIVE that your dog get the measured dose on time, and that he stay in a cage and still. </p><p></p><p>Can it be cured? Yes. It's not the death sentence it used to be. Is it thousands and thousands? Well....it can be if you take them through a vet. How else can you get help? Offer to do it at home and just pick up the prescribed doses instead of leaving him there. Also check with a local animal rescue group and offer to help them with their kennel work or something else - in exchange for treatment. Sometimes you may get lucky. The other humane thing may be if he's gotten too far along for him to be in heaven, which no one wants to think about - but if it's gotten to that point it is so painful. </p><p></p><p>I think the best route would be always check with your veterinarian ......if that is a no go - then check with your local humane society. It may be they can help you. If that is a no go - check with an animal rescue. </p><p></p><p>Hacking cough does not necessarily mean - heartworm. There is also kennel cough - Bordatella (which is bad, but very common - it's like dog bronchits) and then again - it could just be dust allergies.....licking ----obsessive licking of fur causing gagging....upset stomach causing a gerd like symptom and hacking. Hard to tell. Best to check with the vet 1st.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Star*, post: 355698, member: 4964"] Hi ya, I'm sure you are feeling pretty bad right now. I know the dog is feeling even worse so lets start with him. A simple 3 minute blood test will tell you if he's a high positive or a low positive. What does that mean? Okay - a quick return on the little test (it's a blood test that looks like a pregnancy test in essence) will mean that he's polluted. A slow return will mean that he is carrying them but that the worms aren't completely clogging his heart like spaghetti. (that's what it looks like in the end) That's why it's so hopeless and that's why you need to get him treatment ASAP. Okay - so someone said you can't put him on preventative now - TRUE -it WILL KILL HIM. HOWEVER......there is medicine that you can give him through a vets office in doses. You also have to keep him VERY STILL almost IMMOBILE in a cage once you start treatment. I MEAN IMMOBILE. Out to pee/potty, then back in the cage. NO EXCITEMENT for weeks on end. (Months) He will also need supplements during this time because - he's going to get weak. The ivermectin in high doses will kill the worms and the (see what GN wrote) but it is IMPERATIVE that your dog get the measured dose on time, and that he stay in a cage and still. Can it be cured? Yes. It's not the death sentence it used to be. Is it thousands and thousands? Well....it can be if you take them through a vet. How else can you get help? Offer to do it at home and just pick up the prescribed doses instead of leaving him there. Also check with a local animal rescue group and offer to help them with their kennel work or something else - in exchange for treatment. Sometimes you may get lucky. The other humane thing may be if he's gotten too far along for him to be in heaven, which no one wants to think about - but if it's gotten to that point it is so painful. I think the best route would be always check with your veterinarian ......if that is a no go - then check with your local humane society. It may be they can help you. If that is a no go - check with an animal rescue. Hacking cough does not necessarily mean - heartworm. There is also kennel cough - Bordatella (which is bad, but very common - it's like dog bronchits) and then again - it could just be dust allergies.....licking ----obsessive licking of fur causing gagging....upset stomach causing a gerd like symptom and hacking. Hard to tell. Best to check with the vet 1st. [/QUOTE]
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