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Dame · 07-22-2010, 07:16 PM

Ok, I'll be upfront about this one - the thread really isn't about my Yorkie Winston.. its about his soon to be friend, Neville who's a mix.

I've been looking at getting Winston a friend for a while. I fell in love with this stray at the local shelter. My parents fostered grayhounds and then later normal strays throughout my childhood, but out of all the dogs I've ever met through fostering and lure coursing and more Neville is the most "chill" dog I have ever met. He was a stray, but its clear he was once loved. Total sweet heart, and the both dogs seemed to get along. I couldn't leave him.

Neville is heartworm positive.

I've searched the forums quite a bit, but I was only able to find a few threads about dogs actually undergoing heartworm treatment. I have researched treatment options quite a bit (need to make an informed choice) so I have an idea of what I am getting into choice wise when we talk to our vet. On the other hand, I was hoping there might be a few out there who can tell me what stage their dog was in and what treatment they chose and why? I know quite a few of you rescue frequently, I know Neville isn't a yorkie but this community has some really wonderful educated people.. and I could really use your help.

07-22-2010, 07:16 PM	#1
Dame Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Louisville, KY, USA Posts: 239	Heartworm Treatment - help & experiences? Ok, I'll be upfront about this one - the thread really isn't about my Yorkie Winston.. its about his soon to be friend, Neville who's a mix. I've been looking at getting Winston a friend for a while. I fell in love with this stray at the local shelter. My parents fostered grayhounds and then later normal strays throughout my childhood, but out of all the dogs I've ever met through fostering and lure coursing and more Neville is the most "chill" dog I have ever met. He was a stray, but its clear he was once loved. Total sweet heart, and the both dogs seemed to get along. I couldn't leave him. Neville is heartworm positive. I've searched the forums quite a bit, but I was only able to find a few threads about dogs actually undergoing heartworm treatment. I have researched treatment options quite a bit (need to make an informed choice) so I have an idea of what I am getting into choice wise when we talk to our vet. On the other hand, I was hoping there might be a few out there who can tell me what stage their dog was in and what treatment they chose and why? I know quite a few of you rescue frequently, I know Neville isn't a yorkie but this community has some really wonderful educated people.. and I could really use your help.