Heartworms have multiple life stages. They start as larvae, known as microfilaria, which live in the bloodstream and then move to the heart....
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Dr. McIntosh is a graduate of St. Matthew's University School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr....
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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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Worms live in the dog's intestinal tract and lay eggs that hatch, perpetuating the cycle....
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Yes, definitely....
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Dr. St Pierre is a graduate of Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine....
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Worms can be painful to dogs, depending on the number they have....
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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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If left untreated, worms can cause extreme discomfort, weight loss, and bloody diarrhea....
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Yes, two types of worms are visible....
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It depends on what age the vaccines are started for your puppy....
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Cats display pain in many different ways....
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There are around four or five different vaccines, including three core vaccines for dogs....
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Just a few minutes. The veterinarian is going to examine your cat's face for symmetry....
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Certainly. Preventive care is a broad and vital subject....
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We strongly recommend keeping your pets vaccinated or at least ensuring that their antibodies are at protective levels....
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Dogs and cats can get roundworms and hookworms from their mothers either through the placenta before birth or through milk while nursing....
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Yes, it is safe. Vaccines stimulate the body's immune system....