We are thinking about adopting a dog who has minimal heart worm disease. (or so they say) And I was really worried about the fact that if it were to be more severe how long would the poor dog live after treatment? What types of damages can occur in the heart? And also, can it be passed on to humans?

What are the symptoms, will they die from it?

1.Listless&Weakness
2.Persistant diarrhea or thin watery bowel movements with or without blood in them
3.Bloated stomach, especially in puppies
4.Dry,coarse, chalky coat
5.Persistant vomiting, with or without worms in it
6.Loss of weight and dehydration
7.Sleepiness and loss of vitality
8.Increase of appetite without growth or weight gain
9.Great decrease of appetite and lack of interest in food
10.Frequent rubbing of body and hindquarters against the floor
11Frequent chasing of tail, and biting at base of tail,and anus
12.Fainting spells after sever bout of coughing or vomiting
13.Excessive thirst
Hope this helps!