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Depending on the severity of the infestation and the age and health of the victim, if the infestation is not too severe and the host is in good health, it is possible for a complete recovery. About 65% will recover.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 16y agoDepending on the infestation and the overall health of the dog. If the infestation is not very severe and the dog is in fair overall health, there is a good chance it will recover, and live a long life.
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∙ 13y agoYour Veterinarian is the one to discuss this with. It depends on many different things, such as how badly is the heart infected? Are the liver & kidneys affected yet. How is the heart functioning? Is the dog old or young? It is so very important to keep the dog fairly quiet after the medication has been given to kill all the heartworms. If a heavy infection then the dead heartworms can block the heart valves as they come out. The dog need to be quiet for about 4-6 weeks after treatment. Best to talk to the Veterinarian who did the treatment or the one who is going to do the treatment.
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∙ 15y agoIf you have ANY dog with heartworm, get them to a vet! Get treatment for them. Heartworms are bad and will cause pain/discomfort/etc for the dog and they will need immediate veterinary care.
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∙ 14y agoLeft untreated, heartworms can kill a dog.
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How many dogs die each year because of heartworms?
We are unsure of the exact number because a) many stray dogs die of heartworm disease each year and b) even dogs who have owners die mysteriously at home and the exact cause is never known. The only way to keep your dog safe is to administer a monthly heartworm preventative to your dog. Ask your veterinarian which one he/she recommends, but some common ones are Sentinel, Interceptor, Heartgard, and Advantage Multi. Also, for you cat owners, don't forget about your furry four-legged friend. Cats get heartworm disease too, and because there is currently NO treatment for heartworm disease in cats, it is even more important for them to receive monthly preventative. Ask your veterinarian about using monthly Revolution for your cat. Go to http://ww.drsfostersmith.com/pic/article.cfm?dept_id=0&aid=600 for some interesting statistics on heartworm disease in dogs and cats.
Which is a dreadful disease of dogs?
Heartworm would be considered a dreadful disease. It is entirely preventable with medication, yet many animals still suffer needlessly. That is what makes it dreadful.
How many dogs live in Ohio?
There is no limit to how many dogs you can have in a house hold. But how many live in Ohio I do not know.
What do you do if your dog has heart worms and is throwing up blood?
There are several things you can do about heartworms in pets. First, you can keep your pet on a monthly heartworm preventative, which is over 99% effective at preventing heartworm infestations in dogs and cats. Second, you can help reduce your pet's risk of getting infested with heartworms by avoiding peak times for mosquitoes, which is dawn and dusk around standing pools of water. Third, if your dog is infested with heartworms, there is an effective cure for them. It is risky for the dog - some dogs die of complications of heartworm treatment - but it will eliminate the heartworm infestation in your dog. There is no effective treatment for cats because they are so sensitive to the adult worms that they typically die of the infestation before treatment can be started; the good news is cats are quite resistent naturally to heartworm infestation in the first place.
Where do heartworms like to live?
Heartworm exists in the heart of dogs or cats. it is also carried through mosquito's so it can then be given to other animals.
How many dogs live in East Bridgewater?
In East Bridgewater there is about 200 dogs.
Are there dogs in southwest region?
Yes many dogs live in the Southwestern U.S.
How many dogs live in a moose?
4
How many dogs live in Greece?
Enough.
How many Dogs live in Florida?
5
In what countries do raccoon dogs live?
The countries that raccoon dogs live in are Japan, China, and many more. Raccoon dogs are native to Japan. Another name for raccoon dogs is 'tanuki'.
Where dogs live?
Dogs live in many places such as:houses,woods,dog houses,and more.
