Heartworms are not normally visible unless they are not inside the heart....
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We recommend testing your dog for heartworms as soon as you foster or adopt them....
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It takes up to six months for the heartworms to fully develop into adults. Therefore, you're not likely to notice any signs until then....
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We advise testing your dog for heartworm disease once a year to ensure everything is working correctly.
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The possible signs that your dog has heartworm disease include coughing, exercise intolerance, lethargy, and weight loss.
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Dr. Blackburn is a native of Springfield, MO, attended Hillcrest High School and has lived in Springfield all but 7 years of his life....
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All Creatures Pet Hospital Springfield is a well-established, full-service, small animal veterinary hospital providing comprehensive medical, surgi...
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If you live in Kissimmee, Poinciana, or the surrounding area and need a trusted veterinary hospital to care for your pets look no further. We're p...
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Dr. German is a graduate of Auburn University's College of Veterinary Medicine....
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If your dog tests positive for heartworms, the veterinarian will discuss doing chest x-rays and putting the dog on medications....
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Yes, definitely....
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Worms live in the dog's intestinal tract and lay eggs that hatch, perpetuating the cycle....
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Dr. McIntosh is a graduate of St. Matthew's University School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr....
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Typically, we administer three heartworm treatments. We start with one injection and then a month later we give two injections.
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Worms can be painful to dogs, depending on the number they have....
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If left untreated, worms can cause extreme discomfort, weight loss, and bloody diarrhea....
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Dr. St Pierre is a graduate of Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine....