My dog just recently got diagnosed with heartworms, they're not severe, but he has them. The treatment they propose keeps him away for 7 days and costs $600. Any solutions that require less away time or less expence????
2006-11-27 17:14:52 · 5 answers · asked by Karla Y 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
There is no other treatment for heartworms, unless you just wait and *hope* that the worms die on their own before they kill your dog. (Adult heartworms can live up to 5 years each....and there's no way to know how many, or the ages, of each of your dog's heartworms.)
Most of us only keep them 2-3 days, however. He will have to be very strictly confined (crated) at home for another 4-5 weeks, or he could develop fatal complications during that time. The cost you were quoted is average across the country, but it can vary depending on what degree of a workup your particular dog needs prior to treatment.
Shame he wasn't on heartworm preventative....it would have been MUCH cheaper for you, and MUCH less risky for your dog.
2006-11-27 17:21:03 · answer #1 · answered by A Veterinarian 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I give my dogs a monthly preventative medicine called Revolution which controls fleas, ticks, heartworm, ear mites & mange. It costs about $10/mo. per dog.
2006-11-27 17:24:36 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only a vet should treat heart worm!!!!!! The treatment can KILL your dog if not done properly!!!!!!! DONT listen to anyone here if you love your dog!!!!!!
2006-11-28 00:17:12 · answer #3 · answered by st.lady (1 of GitEm's gang) 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, but dont let your dog suffer.
2006-11-27 17:26:48 · answer #4 · answered by sis 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just go and see your local vet.or your can go and get heart worm pills which are cheaper.
2006-11-27 20:33:57 · answer #5 · answered by ans. 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋