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Originally Posted by tem_sat  I had to go through the same thing. Even something as short as about a 10 foot span, for example from the living room to the kitchen, caused my Doxie to gag heavily. I ended up keeping him confined to a crate or confined to the bedroom and carried him outside when he needed out, and carried him back. This lasted 8 weeks. Absolutely no running or brisk walking whatsoever. It may seem like a lifetime, but you will get through it. I only had one scare that caused me to rush him to the ER, however, I was overly paranoid during his aftercare.  |
We fostered a dog for a rescue last year that had heartworms. We were required to crate him. He was a jack russell and bounced all over the place. They must be confined and kept calm. You may take him/her out for a slow, short walk, though. Good luck!