Sunday, August 2, 2009

Anyone have a dog on heartworm meds get heartworm?

My dog has been on the same meds for four years. Annual check showed heartworm positive. Vet said this sometimes happens. Can you explain?
Answers:
Yes. Sometimes it happens. It can happen because of a lot of things. Counterfeit HW meds over the internet, the dog getting bit if you don't go year round on HW meds, skipping a month, the dog barfing up the HW meds.

>>>>Still you might want to get another opinion and a retest.

Your dog could have a mild case or it could very well be a false positive is the most likely. If it's a mild case, some vets treat it with HW medicine. Treatment is very expensive and hard on the dog if you go with the shots.
I have a pet buldog but i dont know if i got heartworm meds for it yet.
It can happen if the dog vomits after taking the pill or you miss a pill or something like that happens.
I have seen people who thought their dog was ok and they had given all the pills that is one reason you should test each year.
Haven't ever heard of it. I use Heartguard and haven't haven't that problem...I don't think? OMG, i hope i don't. I'm not sure about that. Get a second opinion.
I have heard of dogs on the chewable heartworm meds ending up with heartworm because they gulped it down and didn't chew the med. Read the package to see if that is the case with the brand you use.

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