Question by barbmastman: Do we really need to give our dogs heartworm medicine?
My dog barfs after taking his monthly dose of heartworm medicine. It’s like clockwork! My dog is mostly an indoor dog, does not go to kennels, and only is outside when we walk him or if he goes in the backyard for short periods of time.

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Answer by Kamah
yes you do!!

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Question by Deria: I need help to get rid of hookworms in yard?
Hi everyone I just found out yesterday that my dog has hookworms from the vet. but now i need to know what can i use in the yard to get rid it of it? I live in Florida. Any Help would be greatfull. Thank you.

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Answer by ylangylangylang
Eww. They can live for YEARS in the soil. Don’t go barefoot. Luckily, if you can say that it’s lucky, the kind that a human gets from dogs produces a rash so you would know you had them and go get treatment as opposed to fostering a bellyful unknowingly.Having said that, I need to go puke now.

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Question by Want To Cook: What do I need to do now that I have one rescue dog with hookworms and two healthy dogs?
I rescued a dog that has hookworms and I wasn’t given much info on what to do besides have the dogs go potty in separate places. I did get the liquid treatment. But now- do I have to disinfect my house? Keep my dogs away from the other dog? I found out he has them yesterday and he has been here for 4 days. I find out in two days if my dogs have it.
Anyone with experience or more knowledge with this?
tia
Yes I’m getting them tested tomorrow. I’m just having a hard time waiting to see the vet, due to the holiday I had to wait to get in til tomorrow. I had trouble keeping them out of each other food and water and am hoping for the best. I’ve only had the dog since Sunday so I’m hoping that if they do have it – it will be quick to rid them, but of course even better if they haven’t gotten just yet. The rescue dog started treatment today.

THANK YOU!
Finally got to talk to the Vet- main concern is picking up the poo and not letting them walk in that potty area. I feel better, rescue dog is on his 2nd day of meds, and my two dogs are being tested monday. Thank you for the answers!!

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Answer by Jenny
Consult your veterinarian.

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Question by pinksushi: do you need to feed your dog the heart worm pills every month? What if they are shot from the adoption center?

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Answer by Kelle
Shots are for certain diseases – rabies etc. – NOT heartworm.

Heartworm pills are for heartworms, which strangle the heart and often kill a dog.

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Question by Jesus: does my dog need to see a vet before receiving heart worm medicine?
i would like to know if my dog needs to see a vet or not and what are the difference between meds and the ones you can buy online or at the store

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Answer by Doug
Yes. They will be able to recommend the correct medicine for your dog. You don’t have to buy it from the vet, however.

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