Summary: Dog Heartworm Information
Your Heartworm Prevention and Treatment Questions Answered
I have been reading a lot of information published online by Vets
just recently, highlighting the seriousness of the heartworm
situation this year. An article by Julie Damron, a vet at the
Sierra Veterinary Clinic in Stockton, California reported that …
Continue reading →Date Published: May 16, 2012 - 7:55 am
For 2012, the goal of veterinarians and the American Heartworm
Association (AHS) is to educate the public on preventative care,
especially for heartworms. Each year, thousands of dogs die due to
a infection with these parasites. The numbers do not …
Continue reading →Date Published: Apr 29, 2012 - 7:25 am
To date, there continues to be only one effective and FDA approved
treatment for treating dogs with a heartworm infection. The current
method requires doses of the drug Immiticide. Unfortunately, there
is a severe shortage of this drug at present. …
Continue reading →Date Published: Apr 14, 2012 - 11:57 am
While we humans experience seasonal allergies particularly during
the onset of spring, we often forget allergic reactions affect our
pets as well and springtime is definitely a bad time for dog
allergies! Many such reactions in dogs manifest as itchy …
Continue reading →Date Published: Mar 28, 2012 - 9:43 am
If your dog is scheduled for heartworm treatment and you want to
find out more about crating dogs, how to introduce your pet to a
crate for the first time and to get him used to being in it, read …
Continue reading →Date Published: Mar 15, 2012 - 9:09 am
Choosing healthy dog food can be tricky as there are so many
varieties on the market. Some brands are much more healthy and
nutritious for your dog than others. When you are selecting dog
food, obviously price is a consideration, …
Continue reading →Date Published: Feb 26, 2012 - 3:10 am
Whether a veterinarian will require your dog to have a heartworm
test before routine surgery such as spaying or neutering, depends
on where you live. In the USA, many states have a low incidence of
heart worms compared to high-incidence …
Continue reading →Date Published: Feb 13, 2012 - 4:53 am
This article sets out to help pet owners to recognize the symptoms
of diabetes in dogs and to understand about the differences between
the two types of the disease. Diabetes is a disease that is
prevalent in many countries in …
Continue reading →Date Published: Jan 28, 2012 - 3:26 am
It is a natural reaction of any dog owner when faced with the
worrying reality of having to have their beloved pet treated for a
heartworm infection, to wonder whether having their dog injected
with the powerful drug, Immiticide, is …
Continue reading →Date Published: Jan 13, 2012 - 7:50 am
As a pet owner it is devastating to find out your dog is infected
with heartworms. This article sets out to help you understand
heartworm test results and also to explain why some dogs still test
positive after undergoing treatment. …
Continue reading →Date Published: Jan 04, 2012 - 3:45 am
Heartworm in dogs and cats continues to be a growing concern in the
United States. Unfortunately, many pet owners have misconceptions
about the disease. The FDA and the American Heartworm Society (AHS)
are stepping up efforts to educate the public …
Continue reading →Date Published: Dec 21, 2011 - 3:51 am
Many pet owners believe giving their pet aspirin will help to ease
the discomfort after treatment for infection with Heartworms. This
is a natural response of any owner, to try to help their dog when
he is in pain. However …
Continue reading →Date Published: Dec 13, 2011 - 5:24 am
Most of us have heard of Canine Parvovirus. However, few people
could tell you exactly what it is, what are the symptoms, the
treatment and the implications for a dog. This article sets out to
answer those questions. What Is …
Continue reading →Date Published: Dec 06, 2011 - 11:29 am
At Heartworm Treatment for Dogs, we try to provide the best
possible information, gathered from our extensive research.
However, we are legally required to point out the following:- 1.
All material on this website is provided for your information only
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Continue reading →Date Published: Nov 30, 2011 - 7:58 am
Treatment with Immiticide can cause a significant change in your
pet’s behavior. Unfortunately, there is no clinical method to
determine how a dog will behave immediately after being treated
with Immiticide. The AHS has compiled data that indicates common
changes …
Continue reading →Date Published: Nov 28, 2011 - 5:52 am