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The problem in some areas is that they are less populated and terrain is difficult. Less vet offices are present and sometimes less diagnosing is done. I like Sentinel and Heartgard. Prefer Sentinel for our needs. Stoppng preventative toward the end of the year is a major concern and does not take the lifecycle of heartworms into account. |
I really like how Dr. Peter Tobias explains heart worm and for those that live in my area, maybe this info will make you a little less nervous. http://peterdobias.com/blogs/blog/11...bout-heartworm Wherever you stand, I believe this is good info to have: Unknown Facts about Dog Heartworms Natural Heartworm Prevention I encourage everyone to read, research and ask questions and hopefully all of us will make the best decision possible for our own unique situations and for each and every one of our four footed friends. |
Graphic Pictures 2 Attachment(s) These pics are scary...I cannot imagine leaving my tiny pups at risk of these horrible worms. Sometimes I wonder if people really grasp what they are and what they do. Some people seem to focus on the methods of prevention and not on the heartworms themselves....almost as if it is not a real threat. Anyway...for those interested, here is a picture of heartworms and, then, below that some simple facts and an image from a site that I felt summed it up well: Attachment 396851 Heartworm Attachment 396852 Heartworm Facts Heartworms can be diagnosed with a simple blood test. Treatment for heartworm disease can be expensive, lengthy and traumatic In dogs, heartworm disease can cause breathing problems, heart failure, and death. In cats, heartworm disease can cause Heartworm-Associated Respiratory Disease(HARD), vomiting, appetite loss, and sudden death. Adult heartworms can grow to be 10-12 inches in length. Adult heartworms can live in the heart and lungs for 5 to 7 years. Heartworm disease is transmitted to your pets by mosquitoes. There are more than 70 species of mosquitoes that have been shown capable of transmitting heartworm disease. There is now effective treatment for dogs with heartworm, and heartworm prevention are virtually 100% effective. Dogs infected with heartworms may not show any signs of disease for 1 to 2 years. By then, the disease may have already damaged the dog’s heart, lungs, liver, and kidneys. Heartworm has been found worldwide and in all 50 states. |
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Why should I trust anything he has to say when he shows me up front that he is a hypocrite? |
Gotta love all these heart worms is a "conspiracy" links. They also say heart worms are treatable but they don't mention the treatment can kill your dog and if the heart worms don't and the treatment doesn't it still is going to leave your dog with lasting effects and more then likely other illnesses. Why put a dog through that when you can just prevent it? Don't they deserve your protection? |
I have never used on chester, but maybe I need to rethink my vet recommended it since I travel alot during the summer, thanks for the info |
How often do I need to test for it and obviously Im sure before I start, one thing I have not researched |
I think persons who live in areas where heartworm isnt prevalent like in my area are going to have different views on using the preventative and that is okay they are entitled to their views |
To the OP I think your vet is the best person to tell you if you need it or not |
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I test every year in the spring. I only give HW preventative during the spring/summer months. I didn't know it was recommended year around now. I thought you could either give year around or test annually in the spring for it and then start giving it. |
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Here are the guidelines from the Heartworm Society: http://www.heartwormsociety.org/pdf/...Guidelines.pdf From that site: To be maximally effective, heartworm prophylaxis should be given year-round, but if seasonal treatment is chosen, administration should begin at least one month prior to the anticipated start of heartworm transmission and should continue for at least 3 months after transmission typically ceases. The latter 3-month recommendation emanates from new knowledge regarding resistant strains, which showed that extended treatment after exposure is required to prevent infection. Current data demonstrate that not all compounds and formulations necessitate this extension. |
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