Sentences with phrase «advised heartworm testing»

We advised heartworm testing every 6 months for dogs as a part of your dog's regular 6 month early detection examination and testing program.

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Your veterinarian will do a blood test and if heartworms are found, advise you on the appropriate treatment plan.

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A blood test is advised to check for existing heartworms before starting any of the preventions, as adverse effects may occur if prevention is given to a pet with a pre-existing heartworm infection.

After ultrasound showed a suspected heartworm in the arterial system, and a heartworm antigen test resulted in a strong positive, Stormie's owner was advised to bring her to specialists at the UC Davis veterinary hospital.

Some experts now advise that when your pet is tested annually for heartworm, the same test include screening for Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis and anaplasmosis (both bacterial infections).

«Although there are differences of frequency of infection for various groups of dogs, all dogs in regions where mosquitoes are found should be considered at risk, placed on prevention programs, tested annually for heartworm disease, and examined frequently by a veterinarian,» advises Dr. Paul.

When taking your dog in for spay / neuter, please be advised that the veterinarians mandate that each dog receives a Bordetella, Rabies, and Distemper vaccine, as well as a negative heartworm test before undergoing anesthesia.