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AbbyMax · 07-23-2011, 08:10 PM

Before they release him for adoption he should test heart worm free. I would contact your vet with any concerns you may have about introducing the new dog. Sounds like the person who has the dog now is very forth coming and wants to make sure you are aware of everything - not everyone is so honest unfortunately. I would also contact the vet who is treating the dog to find out how severe the heart worm issue is - hopefully it was caught early and did not create any permanent damage.

I have never had a dog with heart worms, so this is just my opinion...if you think this little guy would make a good addition to your family and get along with your current dog, I would not let this prevent you from getting the dog. I would have your current dog tested for heart worms before bringing the new dog home. I get my dogs tested for heart worms once a year. If one of them tested positive I would treat her and talk to the vet about the best heart worm medication to prevent future events. Heart worm medication is not 100% effective which is why they recommend testing every year.

I know you want to be extra cautious since you would be bringing the new dog to the one you already have. Your vet and the vet treating the new dog will be able to point you in the right direction. Sorry I do not have any useful information for you. I think that it is great that you are looking at adopting this little one. He will be one lucky pup if you decide to take him.

He is a cutie.

Keep us posted on your decision.

07-23-2011, 08:10 PM	#2
AbbyMax Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Arizona, USA Posts: 481	Before they release him for adoption he should test heart worm free. I would contact your vet with any concerns you may have about introducing the new dog. Sounds like the person who has the dog now is very forth coming and wants to make sure you are aware of everything - not everyone is so honest unfortunately. I would also contact the vet who is treating the dog to find out how severe the heart worm issue is - hopefully it was caught early and did not create any permanent damage. I have never had a dog with heart worms, so this is just my opinion...if you think this little guy would make a good addition to your family and get along with your current dog, I would not let this prevent you from getting the dog. I would have your current dog tested for heart worms before bringing the new dog home. I get my dogs tested for heart worms once a year. If one of them tested positive I would treat her and talk to the vet about the best heart worm medication to prevent future events. Heart worm medication is not 100% effective which is why they recommend testing every year. I know you want to be extra cautious since you would be bringing the new dog to the one you already have. Your vet and the vet treating the new dog will be able to point you in the right direction. Sorry I do not have any useful information for you. I think that it is great that you are looking at adopting this little one. He will be one lucky pup if you decide to take him. He is a cutie. Keep us posted on your decision. Last edited by AbbyMax; 07-23-2011 at 08:12 PM.