I think my 9yr. old lab has heartworms this morning she wouldn't eat or drink, her ribcage area is swollen and I think shes been coughing. Shes been looseing weight resently and much of her energy but I thought it might be the heat. I live very far away from a vet so its very hard to go to one or get one to come out. She seems to be feeling better this afternoon but I'm not sure what to do and I hate to see her suffer, Any advice?
2006-08-01 12:20:07 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
I'm 15, can't drive and I stuck on a ranch in the middle of nowhere, my parents are on vacation and The guy that helps watch the ranch went in town early this mornin and won't be back til late. I can't carry her to the nearest vet cuz she' d probably be dead before we got there. shes my step-dads, and shes an old hunting dog and were on 5000 acers so its hard to keep a close eye on every little thing she does. So I'm really sorry I 'm being such a bad dog owner.
2006-08-01 12:46:32 · update #1
hun dont listen to some of the jerks on here!!! they seem to think that the world is perfect & that everyone shoud be able to react to ANY situation in a mannor that "they" see fit.......my advice to you is to call around to local vets & explain your situation, any good vet will make a emergency house call...this may cost some money but it wil be worth it, Id get ahold of your parents ASAP & advise them of the situation they may give you som ecredit card info to take care of the bill over the phone so this will not pose a problem....best of luck & I hope all turns out good!!! try not to stress it while heartworm is a vicious killer it can be treated & cured if caught on time......again blessed be & good luck!!
2006-08-01 15:17:46 · answer #1 · answered by *♥* ♥* FaeGoddess*♥*♥* 6 · 9⤊ 1⤋
Well a swollen ribcage, loosing weight and energy aren't signs of heart worm. She can have a tumor, enlarged heart, or any numerous of things. She's 9 yrs old and she can have anything. I'm sorry to say but you're better off trying to get her to the vet to get some chest x-rays and some blood work done (that's the only way your going to find out she has heart worms). Not eating and not drinking are signs that something isn't right. Sorry about your dog hope you can get her to the vet in time.
2006-08-01 12:31:11 · answer #2 · answered by Princess Nisa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any dog should be on heart worm medication on a monthly basis. If it is difficult or expensive for you to get to a vet. Go and explain the situation to them. Many vets will give you long term prescriptions for heartworm meds that you can get by mail. But the animal needs to see a vet now. If you are unable to care for the animal for some reason call the nearest animal shelter and ask them what you can do. They can do a lot to help. But do something for the dog now.
2006-08-01 12:27:55 · answer #3 · answered by oldhippypaul 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to find someone who can get the two of you to the vet. Call a vet and explain the symptoms and ask if they'll let you pay it out. Some will. Heart worms will kill your dog and if you give her over the counter heart worm medication after she already has them, that can kill her too. She really, really needs to be seen by a vet. Good luck and I hope she gets better.
2006-08-01 12:25:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If a vet is to far away there is an Website to find out all about heartworms Symptoms,treatments,ect. Go to http://dog-names.org.uk/dog-health-worms-heartworms.htm
That should help.
2006-08-01 12:28:26 · answer #5 · answered by alchemist_205 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry to say it, but if your dog does have heartworms and doesn't get treatment, she will die. Sounds serious even if it is something else. You can't help her without taking her to the vet. I hope things work out for you.
2006-08-01 12:25:52 · answer #6 · answered by M L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
disgusting behavior of yourself and the resposibility of a pet owner.
any signs of a pet not feeling good is your duty to rush to a vet or animal emergency hospital.
Dont care how far it is.
I would drive as far as it took to get care.
guess in your case a husband, wife or child would be more important to drive the distance.
Also too this is no place by any means to ask a serious question.
If I was the animal police I would rack you to the ground and arrest your sorry lazy asss.
Get your dog to a vet NOW!
PS... I dont give a rats asss if you report me either.
2006-08-01 12:36:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Stop thinking of your self an take the poor thing to a vet!!!!
An jus remember one very impotant thing That dog loves you.
2006-08-01 12:37:08 · answer #8 · answered by bubaloiie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take her to the vet. Hope all gets better.
2006-08-01 12:23:26 · answer #9 · answered by Blink-182 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get to the vet ASAP for a test.
2006-08-01 12:23:47 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋