If left untreated, worms can cause extreme discomfort, weight loss, and bloody diarrhea....
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Heartworm treatment normally cures most dogs the first time around....
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Yes, two types of worms are visible....
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Dr. St Pierre is a graduate of Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine....
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There are four different stages of heartworm disease....
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Heartworms have multiple life stages. They start as larvae, known as microfilaria, which live in the bloodstream and then move to the heart....
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The prevalence of worms in dogs depends on their lifestyle....
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If your dog tests positive for heartworms, the veterinarian will discuss doing chest x-rays and putting the dog on medications....
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Dr. German is a graduate of Auburn University's College of Veterinary Medicine....
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Yes, definitely....
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Worms live in the dog's intestinal tract and lay eggs that hatch, perpetuating the cycle....
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Typically, we administer three heartworm treatments. We start with one injection and then a month later we give two injections.
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Titer testing measures the body's response to vaccines....
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I recommend making sure your cat has a comfortable place to rest....
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Always. It's a cliché saying, but an ounce of prevention is indeed worth a pound of cure....
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Yowling could be a part of your cat's personality, but it can also indicate other issues like cognitive dysfunction, vision problems, or disease pr...
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You should ask if they're going to do a physical exam on your cat....
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It depends on what age the vaccines are started for your puppy....
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Cats display pain in many different ways....