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Great. Dog was heartworm positive.
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<blockquote data-quote="GoingNorth" data-source="post: 676597" data-attributes="member: 1963"><p>The treatment used these days is nowhere near as toxic and harsh as what was used years ago.</p><p></p><p>The hardest part is that the dog must be kept confined during treatment until pronounced clear of worms and microfilaria (baby worms). We're talking cage rest.</p><p></p><p>Damian would have to be kept in a carrier or kennel and only taken out on a short leash to relieve himself.</p><p></p><p>During treatment, any exertion can cause a bit of dead worm to break off and travel through circulation to the lungs, causing a pulmonary "embolus" that is usually lethal.</p><p></p><p>You can cure Damian, but it'll be a long haul to get him well, and a lot of work on your family's part, not to mention a lot of stress on Damien.</p><p></p><p>Also things depend on what other health issues Damien has.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="GoingNorth, post: 676597, member: 1963"] The treatment used these days is nowhere near as toxic and harsh as what was used years ago. The hardest part is that the dog must be kept confined during treatment until pronounced clear of worms and microfilaria (baby worms). We're talking cage rest. Damian would have to be kept in a carrier or kennel and only taken out on a short leash to relieve himself. During treatment, any exertion can cause a bit of dead worm to break off and travel through circulation to the lungs, causing a pulmonary "embolus" that is usually lethal. You can cure Damian, but it'll be a long haul to get him well, and a lot of work on your family's part, not to mention a lot of stress on Damien. Also things depend on what other health issues Damien has. [/QUOTE]
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