Yes, if left untreated, your dog will eventually succumb to heartworm disease....
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Most heartworm preventatives have minimal side effects....
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If you miss a dose, you should give your dog the next dose as soon as possible....
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Dogs under six months typically don't need testing....
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Most heartworm preventatives are labeled for use starting at eight weeks of age....
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Yes, dogs on prevention still need a yearly heartworm test....
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Yes. Most professional groomers require pets to be fully vaccinated to protect them against diseases from other pets....
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Unfortunately, no FDA-regulated holistic or over-the-counter heartworm preventatives exist....
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Yes, even indoor dogs can get heartworms, as well as cats. Mosquitoes can still be found indoors, so there is still a risk for indoor dogs....
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It is recommended to test your dog twice a year for heartworms....
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Heartworm preventatives are very effective for preventing heartworm disease....
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No, a dog cannot pass on heartworms directly to another dog or a person....
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Most groomers are trained to work with dogs that have behavioral issues or nervousness, so they should be able to handle such situations....
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The best thing you can do is to keep your dog on heartworm prevention....
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Heartworms are prevented by taking a prescribed preventative, which can be administered monthly, semi-annually, or even annually.
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There is a confirmatory test that can be sent to an outside lab....
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Yes, you can bathe a dog too often. It depends on factors like the dog's age, breed, coat type, and how dirty they are....