someone told me at the vet's office that they cured their dog of heartworms by giving him whiskey everyday until a clear test result came back. has anyone heard of this? any other remedies or advice from those who have been through this with their dog?
2007-01-16 12:04:10 · 7 answers · asked by Kati 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
FYI have successfully completed the treatment over a couple months, which I was told (by vet) is almost Always successful.I was just interested in what happened.Being 50 yrs. old I have seen many unusual home remedies work for many things.Just wondered if anyone else had heard of this-not meaning to raise anyone's bloodpressure or cause them to behave badly.
2007-01-16 13:43:26 · update #1
Don't try to attempt this. It can be fatal. You can get some good priced product from your vet or any good pet store. One of the most well known brand is Heartgard which prevents heartworms but it can be very dangerous if you use it after your dog got infected. Go to your vet, he will know what to do. One thing to remember - NEVER try to play vet or give your pet things without vet's permission. Well good luck.
2007-01-16 12:15:09 · answer #1 · answered by nemofox614 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, whoever told you that must have been under the influence of what they were suggesting. Your vet needs to be the one treating your dog for heartworms. Depending on how serious the infestation is, the treatment can kill your pet. Once the heartworms die, they travel to the lungs. Your pet will have to be kept calm and quiet for a period of time during treatment. Good luck and remember to keep your dog on heartworm preventative in the future.
2007-01-16 20:44:49 · answer #2 · answered by Kelly_24_98 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only cure for heart worm is arsenic, which your dog only stands a 50/50 chance of surviving. Don't try any home treatment. Talk to your vet and keep your dog on heart worm preventative.
2007-01-16 20:11:00 · answer #3 · answered by Shwester 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A bunch of garbage...do not listen to such "remedies" as this.
The only way to cure a dog that is positive for heartworms is proper treatment by a veterianrian.
2007-01-16 20:14:54 · answer #4 · answered by Great Dane Lover 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whoever you heard that from is either full of "you know what", or else the rumor was started by someone who is full of it.
Heartworm treatement is very serious business and should only be administered at a vet's office over a period of several days.
2007-01-16 20:23:35 · answer #5 · answered by Rose 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Keep them on a preventative and speak to your vet. Whiskey isn't good for dogs or people.
2007-01-16 20:09:08 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
feed your dog garlic, he wont like it but if you stuff meat with raw garlic it kills all types of worms.
2007-01-16 20:13:09 · answer #7 · answered by Pedro S 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋