Question by La C: How long is it in dogs with heartworms from the time of infection to tp when they start to show syptoms?
I have a terrier/border collie mix and she has been treated with heartworm pills 6 months ago but hasn’t had any since….she has been gagging when she gets excited,and I am really worried….by the way,do you think that she has heartworms from the info i’ve given?
Thank you for your answers…I am going to take her to the vet tommorow!!

Best answer:

Answer by ainawgsd
It varies from dog to dog and depending on the heartworm load. From the info you’ve given, I couldn’t tell you if your dog might have heartworms or heartburn…could be anything. If you live in an area where heartworm is endemic and she hasn’t had heartworm preventative in 6 months then you and she would have to be very lucky for her not to have heartworm. Take her to the vet and get her blood checked. It’s not expensive and it takes less than 15 minutes and then you’ll know for sure.

What do you think? Answer below!

Question by Rusty A: after my first 6 month cycle of dog worm medicine ends. how long before I start another cycle.?

Best answer:

Answer by tlctreecare
If you are asking about heartworm medicine you need to give one tablet per month every month so you will need to get more pills from the vet.
You need to give it every month all the time and not take a break from it as if the dog gets bit by a mosquitoe it can get heartworm.

Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments!

Question by kang: If my dog was tested negative for heart worm, do i have to start him on heart worm meds?
My dog had a blood test done for heartworms, and its negative but i am suppose to start him on his meds. If i start him on his meds and stop it after a year would it be bad

Best answer:

Answer by Thing 1 & Thing 2
yes at a certain age its best to

Give your answer to this question below!

Question by Karen G: How long after a bite does the dog have to start heart worm prevention before he actually has to be treated?
In other words, if they were exposed about a month ago, can we start heart worm prevention without the expensive treatment, or is it too late. They have not been in mosquito”country” until 30 days ago. Any suggestions are welcome! Thank you!

Best answer:

Answer by Eloren
You don’t have to do heartworm treatment unless the heartworm test is positive. Take your dog to the vet, have the test done, and as long as it is negative you can go ahead and just do the monthly tablet.

Give your answer to this question below!

Question by animalreddog: When do you start using flea and tick medicine for your dog also heart worm?

Best answer:

Answer by HelpExcel.com
I’m no dog expert, but I would imagine you start using the tick medicine, well, when you see ticks.

Add your own answer in the comments!