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

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

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Question by Miss Lady: Would you adopt a dog from the SPCA when it hasn’t been tested for Heart worm?
I wonder what the chances of any given dog having heart worm are if not on preventive. My children love this dog already and I would hate to have her tested and find out she has it. Am I worrying to much, or is this a legitimate concern?
They have not and do not test them. I would have to adopt her and have her tested myself.

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Answer by Sara W
it is a legitamate concern. heartworm treatment is very expensive, and anyone would prefer to adopt a healthy dog.

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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

I wonder what the chances of any given dog having heart worm are if not on preventive. My children love this dog already and I would hate to have her tested and find out she has it. Am I worrying to much, or is this a legitimate concern?
They have not and do not test them. I would have to adopt her and have her tested myself.