It's all about inflammation....
Search
Doctor Answer
Doctor Answer
Technically yes, and it's called the slow kill method. It is not recommended anymore....
Doctor Answer
The most common things that I do on a day-to-day basis would be things such as heartworm tests, fecal samples or stool samples, maybe urinalysis, a...
Doctor Answer
It depends on the test, and it depends on where we run the tests....
Doctor Answer
At the Animal Hospital of Statesville, we are big on fear-free approaches because we know that stress and fear can cause problems....
Doctor Answer
If you miss a dose of your heartworm prevention for your dog, get them back on prevention ASAP—speak to your veterinarian....
Are there any holistic or over-the-counter dog heartworm preventatives? - Summer Creek Animal Clinic
Doctor Answer
At this point, no. There is not anything effective for treating heartworm disease. And so the simple answer to that is no, there's not.
...
Doctor Answer
We can. Vector control or mosquito control is probably the most important....
Doctor Answer
Some people do treat their yard for mosquitoes, which can be helpful in reducing the mosquito population and, therefore, the risk....
Doctor Answer
Do dogs like needle sticks? Probably not any more than you or I like needle sticks. So is there discomfort?...
Doctor Answer
Dog laser therapy focuses on the inflammation in the body....
Doctor Answer
So we like to have an exam done here, but as long as it's done within the past year here, we can set up a plan for you based on your concerns....
Doctor Answer
Extremely effective. Especially because the technology with this type of equipment is quite advanced....
Doctor Answer
They sure could. It depends on what we're looking for and whether the dog is here for a wellness visit versus here for being sick....
Doctor Answer
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....
Doctor Answer
The signs can vary pretty significantly. It varies from mild to moderate to severe to worst cases, even death....
Doctor Answer
Depending on which prevention you choose, it's going to be for the most part the same as any medication....
Doctor Answer
Absolutely....
Doctor Answer
Most, if not all, FDA-approved heartworm preventions are incredibly effective—in fact, over 99% effective....
Doctor Answer
The heartworm preventatives are 95% effective, if not more. There are a few cases of resistant heartworms that have become more recent....