Question by goldeeloxxz: Does anyone know of medication that can safely kill heartworms in a dog?
I recently rescued a dog that was neglected & abused. We took him to the vet & he was diagnosed with heartworms & other problems. I have treated him for everything but he has the existing worms & treatment I’m told is dangerous and very expensive. I am hoping someone has info & a remedy or meds I can order online that are safe & effective. My family has taken in several unwanted dogs & try to provide a good home where they won’t be abused anymore & we would appreciate input on alternative treatments than what our vets here have to offer. They suggested two injections over a couple of days with observation as he could possibly die when the worms dislodge & try to pass like an emboli causing a stroke. I have heard of a product called HWF (heartworm free) but I don’t know how effective it really is or safe? Please help.
Thanks in advance.

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Answer by Shelly C
You MUST get the meds from the vet as if you do go with anything else to prevent HWorms you will kill the dog! PLEASE, I know it may be costly, but you must do this properly otherwise you should have the dog put down.
Thanks for taking care of the four legged ones!

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Question by iujess84: My dog has 2 nickel-sized red circles with a dot in the middle on her stomach. Does anyone know what this is?
It looks as if someone took a car cigarrette lighter and burned two perfect circles on her stomach, only each circle has a red dot in the middle. I’ve been researching and I’m really confused. I think it might be ringworm but I’ve worked as a vet tech for a couple of years and ringworm in dogs usually are circular bald patches of hair, in humans it looks more like what my dog has right now (red circles). Lyme disease is not prevalent in my area (South Bend, Indiana), or at least thats what I’ve been told. I worked for a vet that never vaccinated for Lymes disease unless the dog was a completely outdoors in the woods kind of dog because she said its not really an issue here. My girl is a little Boston terrier and we definitely go to the park and on long walks, but she’s not outdoors most of the time or anything. I’ve just never seen something like this before. They are perfect outlines of circles. My other dog, an English Bulldog, had a really bad allergic reaction to something biting her a few days ago and her face swelled up and she got hives and I took her to the vet and she got a shot and some meds and now she is better. Is it possible for the same thing to have bitten this dog and she is having a different reaction to it? Also, I took all the dogs for a walk about a week ago down the East Race and they went swimming in the St. Joseph River, which a lot of people say is not the cleanest of rivers. Could that have anything to do with this?
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Answer by AUSSIEMOM
BULLSEYE = LYME DISEASE from a tick bite

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Question by Poppy7: Has anyone ever had to treat a dog for heartworms?
I understand all about heartworms and I just adopted a dog that is heartworm positive. Now I have an appointment to get her treated.

How can I keep her from going stir-crazy in a cage for 2 weeks; then after that she can come out but can’t play or run. I have three other dogs that will be doing all this, but this dog won’t be able to. How can we stand it? Any ideas for how to keep her occupied while “in jail”? Games we could play, etc.

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Answer by Teresa V
My dog broke her leg and needed a cast for 8 weeks followed by 2 additional weeks of no running or jumping so she had to be in puppy jail and she had never been crate trained (I think it’s mean) but in this situation she had to be. We gave her extra nylabones and other chew toys that she liked and wouldn’t get too active with. She also knew that she was supposed to be calm (at least when the cast and cone were on). Once the cast got off she was pretty much miserable for two weeks because she wanted to run with the other dogs again but would be scolded when she did. Poor thing is back to normal now and happy as ever!!

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Question by FelineFun: has anyone had a severe dermatitis reaction from immiticide treatment for heartworm in dogs?
My white husky began losing her hair 1 week after treatment. My vet suggested “Benedril” 3 times/day. Hair continues to shed and there are many raw spots. Vet said it was allergic reaction to heat, which has been humid 90% and 80 degrees.

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Answer by b_bardi99
get a second opinion!
bad reaction to the heart worm preventative happens:it is mainly dogs that are part collie, or border collie, sheltie.
Are you sure your dog is pure husky?
If not sure, there are other meds that are considered safe for collies or collie crosses(and sheltie, border collie)
Other possibility:something else out there causing poor dog to have a bad reaction?
Give the dog Benadryl:I take it, when i have a reaction to some mosquito bites.
Go to a different vet, if the hair is still falling out:is it on the face?could be something called demodex.

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Question by Lisa P: Does anyone know about Heartworm in Dogs?
I am interested in adopting a dog from a Shelter and they said that the dogs previous owners dropped her off cause she had Heartworm. They said they have since treated her and she is Heartworm free and on Preventative medication now. I’m just wondering if anyone knows if it is something that is cured completely or does it have a chance of coming back?

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Answer by bear 2 zealand ©
If the dog is Heartworm Free now, you should be fine if you make sure that you keep her on monthly heartworm preventative.

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