The possible signs that your dog has heartworm disease include coughing, exercise intolerance, lethargy, and weight loss.
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Yes, additional testing may be recommended in case of positive results, as there can be some false positives....
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Worms can be painful to dogs, depending on the number they have....
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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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If left untreated, worms can cause extreme discomfort, weight loss, and bloody diarrhea....
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Yes, two types of worms are visible....
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Heartworm treatment normally cures most dogs the first time around....
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Dr. German is a graduate of Auburn University's College of Veterinary Medicine....
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There are four different stages of heartworm disease....
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The prevalence of worms in dogs depends on their lifestyle....
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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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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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Worms live in the dog's intestinal tract and lay eggs that hatch, perpetuating the cycle....