Laser therapy will help to get your pup feeling better a lot faster....
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In my opinion, yes. It is a better option as it's significantly less painful, less invasive, and there's a quicker healing time....
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Do dogs like needle sticks? Probably not any more than you or I like needle sticks. So is there discomfort?...
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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....
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If your dog's been on consistent heartworm prevention and you miss a single dose, the risks are going to be pretty low....
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No, there aren't any risks or side effects. There's a couple of situations where we wouldn't recommend laser therapy....
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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....
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Because dogs tend not to show any signs until they have a very mature, advanced infestation....
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This is another good question that we often run into. Some dogs get very nervous or anxious in those situations....
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Indirectly, yes. It's not like if a dog with heartworm disease touches another dog that they'll instantly pass that heartworm disease....
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They definitely can die from heartworm disease....
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The signs can vary pretty significantly. It varies from mild to moderate to severe to worst cases, even death....
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It’s not painful, per se, but they feel sick, uncomfortable, and they're likely having difficulty breathing....
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The risks are pretty significant because if heartworm disease is left untreated and essentially unprevented, it's probably not going to end well fo...
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Typically, yes. We recommend a heartworm test every year for monitoring. We want to make sure our products are continuing to be effective....
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The actual components or the medical components of it may differ, depending on the type of prevention that you're giving....
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That's a great question. Having your dog vaccinated for grooming is essential on a couple of fronts....
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Great question. Yes. All the dogs should be current on their vaccinations for that area in Maryland or wherever you are....
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It's a little bit of blood that we take from your dog, sometimes out of the front leg and other times out of the neck....
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Great question....