The fact is; most dogs infected with heartworms have absolutely no symptoms for several years until they develop heart and lung damage
from the heartworm infestation.
Not exact matches
Depending on the severity and class of
heartworm infestation in your canine the treatments can vary
from specific medications designed to kill the worms, to hospitalization to remove the worms.
Revolution kills adult fleas and prevents flea eggs
from hatching for one month and is indicated for the prevention and control of flea
infestations (Ctenocephalides felis), prevention of
heartworm disease caused by Dirofilaria immitis, and the treatment and control of ear mite (Otodectes cynotis)
infestations.
While more common in dogs, cats also suffer
from deadly
heartworm infestation.
The majority of our dogs suffer
from one or more of the following medical conditions: pyometra (infected uterus), injured and infected eyes, ears scarred
from years of untreated infection, parasite
infestation, giardia, coccidia, parvo,
heartworm disease, tick fever, leg and foot deformities, a multitude of genetic defects, blindness, deafness, mammary tumors, hernias and thoroughly rotted mouths.
Giving your dog SENTINEL ® Brand Products every 30 days prevents flea eggs
from developing into adults, breaking the life cycle, and prevents
infestations while protecting your dog against potentially deadly
heartworms and a broad spectrum of intestinal parasites.
We asked Sheldon Rubin, 2007 - 2010 president of the American
Heartworm Society, to separate facts from the myths about heartworm infestations
Heartworm Society, to separate facts
from the myths about
heartworm infestations
heartworm infestations in dogs.
In some cases where
heartworm infestations are severe and dogs are too disabled
from their condition, veterinarians may suggest forgoing treatment and opting for euthanization.
Cats will typically show different symptoms of
heartworm infestation from dogs.
For dogs, Bordetella vaccines are very important, as are
heartworm tests if they are coming
from areas with common
infestations.
Protect your pet
from heartworm infection and flea and tick
infestation.