No, most microchips are not GPS trackers, and they are not capable of providing your dog's location.
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Yes, heartworms can be treated in dogs....
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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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As far as we are aware, all shelters and animal hospitals have the capability of scanning for microchips when a pet is found.
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There are four stages of heartworm disease. Stage one is the asymptomatic stage, where the dog has been infected but is not showing any symptoms....
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Yes, heartworms are extremely common in dogs, especially in the United States....
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Yes, heartworm treatment can cure your dog....
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If heartworms are left untreated, they can cause heart failure, liver failure, and lung failure, as well as inflammation in the heart, lungs, and a...
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Microchipping your pet increases the chance of them being returned to you if they are lost and found....
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During the heartworm treatment process, your dog will be placed on a safe preventative medication and an antibiotic (usually doxycycline) to weaken...
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Heartworms live in the heart, lungs, and arteries of infected dogs. They can cause heart failure, lung failure, and liver failure....
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Center for Veterinary Care is in the heart of the upper east side of Manhattan and is a well-established, full-service small animal veterinary prac...
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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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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....