Sentences with phrase «for heartworms»

Spring is the time of year we test for heartworm disease in your dog.

If you do not do this it is possible the manufacturer of the products may not cover your pet's treatment should they test positive for heartworm disease in the future.

What if you could get treatment for every heartworm positive dog in your shelter?

So what if a pet does test positive for heartworm infection?

Since that time, he was treated for heartworm disease, neutered and updated on his vaccinations.

There are multiple options for heartworm prevention in your pets, so you can find one that best suits your needs.

As far as treatment for a heartworm infection goes, there is only one medication that is currently approved to be used in dogs.

Watch our short video to learn how dogs get heartworms and when it's time to test your dog for heartworm disease.

Most vets recommend yearly testing for heartworm in dogs older than 6 months, usually in late spring.

Some products require your pet to test negative for heartworm before use.

As we discussed earlier, cats are not typical hosts for heartworm disease.

Any dog put on heartworm preventive medication needs to be checked for heartworm disease before we start preventive medication.

Nevertheless, dogs and cats are at risk for heartworm in every state.

It is always wise to have your cat tested for heartworms before beginning a heartworm preventative.

Consult your veterinarian about testing your dog annually for heartworm infection.

The earlier we can treat your pet for heartworm disease, the better the prognosis.

A heartworm test is required in animals six months and older in order for heartworm preventative to be prescribed by a veterinarian.

The most accurate screening for heartworm infection is a simple blood test that detects a substance produced by adult female heartworms in infected dogs.

Cats have no approved medication for heartworm treatment; while it is possible for an infected cat to live a long life, it's rare.

While these drugs are generally considered safe and effective at the low doses used for heartworm prevention, there are always exceptions.

Dogs and cats should be tested for heartworm prior to use.

We've never charged a visit fee for routine preventive medicine and even complicated treatments, such as for heartworms, are considerably less expensive with us.

We recommend testing your dogs for heartworms on a yearly basis.

It takes seven months for the heartworm larvae transmitted by the mosquito to mature into adult heartworms in a dog.

The good thing is the options for heartworm treatment are wide.

There are several studies showing that the weather must be warm enough for heartworm larvae to develop in the mosquito.

Until full comprehension is achieved, many clients may not see the need for heartworm prevention.

If you think heartworm prevention is expensive, then you have never needed to pay for heartworm treatment.

This makes it harder for me to understand why prescriptions are needed for heartworm medicines.

There is no treatment available for heartworms in cats.

I appreciate your tip on getting your dog checked for heartworms if you live in a climate that is consistently above 57 degrees.

An increased mosquito population creates a greater potential for heartworm disease, even in indoor dogs and cats.

Unfortunately, there is no treatment for heartworms for the cat, simply because the drugs are too toxic.

Visit your veterinarian for a heartworm test to ensure your dog is not currently infected.

The dog will either be on a heartworm preventive or have tested negative for heartworm within 30 days prior to the dog's introduction to you.

You will also need to get your dog tested for heartworms regularly.

You should speak to your veterinarian about the need for preventative therapy for heartworm.

Have your dog tested once a year for heartworms along with it's regular annual vaccines.

It was only approved for heartworm prevention in dogs.

Blood screenings look for heartworm disease, tick borne diseases, and feline viruses.

Your pet should be tested annually for heartworm during routine visits.

Because the symptoms can be difficult to detect it is important that you take your dog into your vet for heartworm detection regularly and take the preventative treatment that they recommend.

Check with your vet for reputable generic drugs for heartworm prevention or other issues.

Dogs are a natural host, meaning they provide a welcoming environment for heartworms to mature into adults, mate, and produce offspring.

Always have your dog tested for heartworms by your veterinarian before starting a preventive regimen.

I'll visit there until its time for my heartworm treatment.

There is no «off» season for heartworm disease.

The cost for heartworm treatment is thousands of dollars with an unsure result, the cost of heartworm prevention is under $ 10 per month.

And it only takes a small window of opportunity for heartworms to sneak in.