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Why do they call it heartworm? Because the worms live in the heart....
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We recommend starting heartworm prevention at eight weeks for all of our patients....
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The best way to prevent heartworm disease in dogs is by getting a product from your veterinarian, whether it be orally, topically administered by y...
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In a dog, typically, you're going to see coughing. And that's the most common sign. Sometimes, weight loss, you'll see that as well....
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Most, if not all, FDA-approved heartworm preventions are incredibly effective—in fact, over 99% effective....
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The heartworm preventatives are 95% effective, if not more. There are a few cases of resistant heartworms that have become more recent....
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We will assess or triage your dog to see precisely what's going on, and we’ll check the dog’s vital signs....
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If your dog is spending a lot of time outside or in the woods, maybe in fields with tall grass or things like that, and they're not on prevention, ...
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I have heard of some. I did not learn of any in vet school....
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Sudden changes, whether the dog has collapsed or is now bleeding—in those cases, first aid definitely should come into play, and usually by a veter...
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We find ticks on dogs just the same way you guys do. Many times, we're looking for the tick themselves....
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You'd be shocked that your dog is losing or has lost its vision....
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Fleas don't discriminate. They don't mind getting on your other dog and start biting them. Or sometimes, if they're bad enough, they'll bite you....
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With eye medication, having a friend is helpful....
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The reason that the flea life cycle is important to understand is that knowing where the products work within this cycle is helpful....
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Fleas go through stages....
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Surgery is certainly not warranted in any, or in very many emergencies, or certainly not all of them. It depends on what the emergency is....
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It's possible. Ticks don't discriminate....