Heartworms - MyCorgi.com2024-03-29T00:46:40Zhttp://mycorgi.com/forum/topics/heartworms-1?feed=yes&xn_auth=noMost Vets usually carry ALL b…tag:mycorgi.com,2010-02-23:1150197:Comment:6202432010-02-23T00:40:28.472ZCindy Phttp://mycorgi.com/profile/CindyPruitt
Most Vets usually carry ALL brands of preventative, and usually offer the patient a choice depending on the brand and what other worms and parasites it covers. I use a heartworm only product because I dont have a parasite problem or fleas, but my vet carry's all the different brands. AND he doesn't really make a huge profit on it he is just keeping my dog as healthy as he can.
Most Vets usually carry ALL brands of preventative, and usually offer the patient a choice depending on the brand and what other worms and parasites it covers. I use a heartworm only product because I dont have a parasite problem or fleas, but my vet carry's all the different brands. AND he doesn't really make a huge profit on it he is just keeping my dog as healthy as he can. This information is incorrect…tag:mycorgi.com,2010-02-23:1150197:Comment:6202422010-02-23T00:33:34.214ZCindy Phttp://mycorgi.com/profile/CindyPruitt
This information is incorrect. It is correct that all dogs must be tested prior to administering preventative, but it is not the reason. Some infestations if not severe can be treated by the administration of daily heartworm preventative. If you have mosquitos, you are at risk of heartworm. Better safe than sorry.
This information is incorrect. It is correct that all dogs must be tested prior to administering preventative, but it is not the reason. Some infestations if not severe can be treated by the administration of daily heartworm preventative. If you have mosquitos, you are at risk of heartworm. Better safe than sorry. I'm glad to get more input fr…tag:mycorgi.com,2010-02-22:1150197:Comment:6200992010-02-22T21:35:12.314ZAlicehttp://mycorgi.com/profile/Alice
I'm glad to get more input from AZ owners. Thank you.
I'm glad to get more input from AZ owners. Thank you. Before my husband and I retir…tag:mycorgi.com,2010-02-20:1150197:Comment:6190292010-02-20T17:01:05.870ZRILEY, MAGGIE and Christine Kemphttp://mycorgi.com/profile/ChristineMKemp446
Before my husband and I retired to the high desert in Central Oregon, I had never heard of heartworm! I'm not sure whether I read about it in The Whole Dog Journal, the newspaper here or Tucker's new vet told me about it. I learned that in the after math of Katrina (or the storm that devistated New Orleans) dogs in that area were adopted out to different states. Some of these dogs carried heartworm. Thus, the heartworm was introduced to areas that didn't have a problem before...so the vicious…
Before my husband and I retired to the high desert in Central Oregon, I had never heard of heartworm! I'm not sure whether I read about it in The Whole Dog Journal, the newspaper here or Tucker's new vet told me about it. I learned that in the after math of Katrina (or the storm that devistated New Orleans) dogs in that area were adopted out to different states. Some of these dogs carried heartworm. Thus, the heartworm was introduced to areas that didn't have a problem before...so the vicious cycle began. I'm not positive that this is true...but, it makes sense to me.<br />
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We live in an area where alot of the population is indigent and doesn't vaccinate their animals. There is a leash law in place for Bend (30 miles away), but nothing that is enforced in La Pine...dogs run loose. Parvo is also very much a concern. We have cold winters and warm summers. The snow begins to melt and the moisture and warmth come together in a perfect storm...wala, prime mosquito conditions and we live less than a mile from the Little Descutes River. Another problem, we have a plant, Bitter Brush, in which the mosquitoes like to lay their eggs. Why do we live here...it is drop dead gorgeous and very layed back, no hustle and bustle of the city! I have learned from MyCorgi.com that this whole issue of heartworm isn't black and white, it is complex. It is an individuals personal decision (I would hope informed decision), considering where they live, how they will prevent this dreaded disease from infecting their dog. The consequences can be very expensive in more than one way. I live in AZ also (Tucson) an…tag:mycorgi.com,2010-02-20:1150197:Comment:6189992010-02-20T15:16:42.440ZKari & Quinhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/KariSkinner
I live in AZ also (Tucson) and I will not be putting my puppy on heart worm pesticide, they are more likely to be bitten by a black widow then a mosquitoe and it isnt like all mosquitoes carry the heart worms.
I live in AZ also (Tucson) and I will not be putting my puppy on heart worm pesticide, they are more likely to be bitten by a black widow then a mosquitoe and it isnt like all mosquitoes carry the heart worms. Your Sentinel is a preventati…tag:mycorgi.com,2010-02-20:1150197:Comment:6189002010-02-20T03:13:48.592ZMendy Millerhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/MendyMiller
Your Sentinel is a preventative for other parasites, including intestial parasites common to dogs. I used to take mine off in the winter till one of mine had a stool specimen positive for whip worms. These were probably contracted from eating the tasty bunny, squirrel or other wild animal droppings in the yard. Not that serrious in his case, and my vet treated him by starting him back on Sentinel. Tested in a month, stool was negative. As a Nurse, I am pro-preventative. Do people realize that…
Your Sentinel is a preventative for other parasites, including intestial parasites common to dogs. I used to take mine off in the winter till one of mine had a stool specimen positive for whip worms. These were probably contracted from eating the tasty bunny, squirrel or other wild animal droppings in the yard. Not that serrious in his case, and my vet treated him by starting him back on Sentinel. Tested in a month, stool was negative. As a Nurse, I am pro-preventative. Do people realize that our pets did not get heartworms when we were children, because heartworms were not around? Infections, viruses, and parasites evolve, mutate and are very mobile. Our animals live better lives through proactive, and not reactive treatments. While on any medication, your animal should have regular exams, and any symptoms should be looked into. As for herbal treatments, ingriedents are not regulated. Because something comes from nature, it's not gaurenteed safe. I trust my vet. I go with the most currently available knowledge that way. If you didn't spend seven or eight years of concentrated study on animal health and well being, then I don't feel you're in a better position to treat heartworms. Listen to Bunnies tale. The treatment is tragic. Yes, you are correct in how t…tag:mycorgi.com,2010-02-08:1150197:Comment:6105912010-02-08T17:54:08.365ZAlicehttp://mycorgi.com/profile/Alice
Yes, you are correct in how the medication works. I know how you feel since I cannot make this decision either but I agree, the natural approach doesn't seem like the best idea. It's a tough decision but many dogs are on these meds and it makes me wonder if I am overreacting.<br />
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Finnigan was a cryptorchid too as he had one retained testicle. They did locate it in his abdomen so he had two incisions. It was basically like being neutered and spayed at once and the healing time is a little longer…
Yes, you are correct in how the medication works. I know how you feel since I cannot make this decision either but I agree, the natural approach doesn't seem like the best idea. It's a tough decision but many dogs are on these meds and it makes me wonder if I am overreacting.<br />
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Finnigan was a cryptorchid too as he had one retained testicle. They did locate it in his abdomen so he had two incisions. It was basically like being neutered and spayed at once and the healing time is a little longer than a regular neutering. Finn did well though. He had to be on antibiotics because he had some fluid retention around the abdominal incision but that was it. Alice...I have read many of t…tag:mycorgi.com,2010-02-08:1150197:Comment:6105772010-02-08T17:43:03.749ZRILEY, MAGGIE and Christine Kemphttp://mycorgi.com/profile/ChristineMKemp446
Alice...I have read many of these comments on heartworm and I agree that heartworms are very serious, but chemicals in my puppy's body is a very serious issue too. This is why I was looking for alternatives...unfortunately, it appears to me that a natural heartworm preventative is not the way to go. I definately will not give Riley Heartgard or Interceptor year around. We have very cold winters and usually cold springs (lots of sun though). The mosquitoes are here, at least in the past years,…
Alice...I have read many of these comments on heartworm and I agree that heartworms are very serious, but chemicals in my puppy's body is a very serious issue too. This is why I was looking for alternatives...unfortunately, it appears to me that a natural heartworm preventative is not the way to go. I definately will not give Riley Heartgard or Interceptor year around. We have very cold winters and usually cold springs (lots of sun though). The mosquitoes are here, at least in the past years, starting in May or June through July or September. Riley will be given whichever brand his vet recommends, but only from April through September. Also, Riley is eating a healthy diet and will continue to eat this way to support his immune system...cost is not the determining factor here. Am I correct in thinking that these products are not preventative in the sense that they don't stop the mosquitoes from biting, they kill after the monsters are in the system? Riley will be going to the vet for neutering...he apparently doesn't have testicles, so his will be exploratory to see if the testicles are hidding. He will have a blood test for heartworm at that time.<br />
Neutering brings up another topic for discussion..."Puppies born without testicles". And I'm glad you did share th…tag:mycorgi.com,2010-01-12:1150197:Comment:5924322010-01-12T18:11:29.815ZAlicehttp://mycorgi.com/profile/Alice
And I'm glad you did share that with me. Thank you. :)
And I'm glad you did share that with me. Thank you. :) I'm glad to know I'm not the…tag:mycorgi.com,2010-01-12:1150197:Comment:5924262010-01-12T18:04:48.229ZAlicehttp://mycorgi.com/profile/Alice
I'm glad to know I'm not the only one racking my brain over this and that you see exactly why it is concerning. I'm starting to feel like it's one of those damned if you do, damned if you don't situations. Keep me posted on what you decide.
I'm glad to know I'm not the only one racking my brain over this and that you see exactly why it is concerning. I'm starting to feel like it's one of those damned if you do, damned if you don't situations. Keep me posted on what you decide.