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manolos mom · 06-27-2009, 01:43 PM

Just called and they found him a home 3 weeks ago...

littlewhip · 06-27-2009, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by manolos mom

Just called and they found him a home 3 weeks ago...

Thats great news, Hope and pray the little guy gets vet care , he looks so

ltret0294 · 06-28-2009, 03:24 AM

Great news

. Manolos Mom, thanks for the update.

rebeccag · 06-28-2009, 04:07 AM

Isn't it great how some people will come and pick up the broken pieces! That's awesome that someone took him. I think it's great the person was willing to give the dog to someone who could take care of the problem. Stuff like that gives me hope in people...

Ladymom · 06-28-2009, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by manolos mom

Just called and they found him a home 3 weeks ago...

I hope he will get the care he needs in his new home.

PennysMum · 06-28-2009, 07:49 AM

Just as an aside, regarding regional pockets without HW disease--

I live in an area like that. We don't have many mosquitos here, and the temperatures dip low enough year round to prevent the disease from being an issue. The vet I work with told me that in ten years they have only treated one dog for heartworm disease, and that was a transplant from Louisiana.

HOWEVER...

Penny is on heartworm preventative. I use one of the broader spectrum meds that protects against heartworms as well as other types of worms that she is at higher risk of contracting. We may not have heartworms right here, but if we drive a few hours in any direction, she would be at risk. Beyond that, if somebody were to come in from a heartworm area and a mosquito bit their dog and then bit her, she could still be infected.

I really do think it is something that ALL dogs should be on, even if the incidence where they live is low. Most of us travel at least a little with our animals, and if you aren't a traveler, odds are that somebody in your neighborhood is. It only takes ONE dog and ONE mosquito.

Nancy1999 · 06-28-2009, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by PennysMum

Just as an aside, regarding regional pockets without HW disease--

I live in an area like that. We don't have many mosquitos here, and the temperatures dip low enough year round to prevent the disease from being an issue. The vet I work with told me that in ten years they have only treated one dog for heartworm disease, and that was a transplant from Louisiana.

HOWEVER...

Penny is on heartworm preventative. I use one of the broader spectrum meds that protects against heartworms as well as other types of worms that she is at higher risk of contracting. We may not have heartworms right here, but if we drive a few hours in any direction, she would be at risk. Beyond that, if somebody were to come in from a heartworm area and a mosquito bit their dog and then bit her, she could still be infected.

I really do think it is something that ALL dogs should be on, even if the incidence where they live is low. Most of us travel at least a little with our animals, and if you aren't a traveler, odds are that somebody in your neighborhood is. It only takes ONE dog and ONE mosquito.

Actually, I feel the same as you do on this point, but it just kills me when someone lives in area with a high disease rate, the vet suggests heartworm meds, and the person ignores the advice, and accuses the vet of being greedy.

rebeccag · 06-28-2009, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Ladymom

I hope he will get the care he needs in his new home.

I'm guessing that's why the person was giving him away right? To get the dog treatment? If not treated the dog would die...I don't think anyone would do that...I would think...The ad is no longer available to view...

manolos mom · 06-28-2009, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by PennysMum

Just as an aside, regarding regional pockets without HW disease--

I live in an area like that. We don't have many mosquitos here, and the temperatures dip low enough year round to prevent the disease from being an issue. The vet I work with told me that in ten years they have only treated one dog for heartworm disease, and that was a transplant from Louisiana.

HOWEVER...

Penny is on heartworm preventative. I use one of the broader spectrum meds that protects against heartworms as well as other types of worms that she is at higher risk of contracting. We may not have heartworms right here, but if we drive a few hours in any direction, she would be at risk. Beyond that, if somebody were to come in from a heartworm area and a mosquito bit their dog and then bit her, she could still be infected.

I really do think it is something that ALL dogs should be on, even if the incidence where they live is low. Most of us travel at least a little with our animals, and if you aren't a traveler, odds are that somebody in your neighborhood is. It only takes ONE dog and ONE mosquito.

Are you in Washington DC or State. I have a friend whos dog died of heartworms in the Washington, Va area...

PennysMum · 06-28-2009, 04:58 PM

Washington state here.

I lived in the DC area while I was in college, and I still remember the mosquitos there-- place was crawling with them!

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rebeccag Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,183 Blog Entries: 2	I'm so glad I read this.... Isn't it great how some people will come and pick up the broken pieces! That's awesome that someone took him. I think it's great the person was willing to give the dog to someone who could take care of the problem. Stuff like that gives me hope in people... __________________ I'm hoping God helps me be the person my dogs think I am.... Rebecca , Jonah & Ksena

06-28-2009, 07:49 AM	#21
PennysMum Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Redmond, Washington Posts: 427	Just as an aside, regarding regional pockets without HW disease-- I live in an area like that. We don't have many mosquitos here, and the temperatures dip low enough year round to prevent the disease from being an issue. The vet I work with told me that in ten years they have only treated one dog for heartworm disease, and that was a transplant from Louisiana. HOWEVER... Penny is on heartworm preventative. I use one of the broader spectrum meds that protects against heartworms as well as other types of worms that she is at higher risk of contracting. We may not have heartworms right here, but if we drive a few hours in any direction, she would be at risk. Beyond that, if somebody were to come in from a heartworm area and a mosquito bit their dog and then bit her, she could still be infected. I really do think it is something that ALL dogs should be on, even if the incidence where they live is low. Most of us travel at least a little with our animals, and if you aren't a traveler, odds are that somebody in your neighborhood is. It only takes ONE dog and ONE mosquito. __________________ Penny: Bane of Moles! Terror Among Terriers! Really Gosh Darn Cute! Penny @ Dogster: http://www.dogster.com/dogs/583831

06-28-2009, 04:58 PM	#25
PennysMum Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Redmond, Washington Posts: 427	Washington state here. I lived in the DC area while I was in college, and I still remember the mosquitos there-- place was crawling with them! __________________ Penny: Bane of Moles! Terror Among Terriers! Really Gosh Darn Cute! Penny @ Dogster: http://www.dogster.com/dogs/583831