Where can I go in Arkansas for a low cost treatment for heartworm in my dog? I was told I'd have to pay 2100 bucks for it and I don't have that much cash. I don't want to lose my dog.
2007-03-24 00:42:23 · 10 answers · asked by Batman 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Heartworm positive dogs can be put on Heartgard. It will not kill the worm , but will prevent further infection. It will weaken the heartworm. A heartworm's life span is about 2 years. This is not a good option for a dog with a heavy infestation.
Another thing that people are doing is giving dogs Heartgard twice a month. The hearworm is gone in about 6 months.
A third option is holistic. Ambertech has a product to kill heartworm. http://www.ambertech.com A lot of people on the pet Yahoo Groups are saying that this works.
2007-03-24 02:31:52 · answer #1 · answered by A Great Dane Lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of the answers you received are for heartworm prevention. I too had to deal with this. I was able to set up a payment plan with the vet office. They generally understand that it is expensive and unexpected. You may also check to see if there is a vet school around I know the one in Ann Arbor Michigan will treat the dog as training for future vets. You need to do something quick though the longer you wait the less chance of the dog living thorugh the treatment. Good luck and please let us know how it turns out.
2007-03-24 01:11:54 · answer #2 · answered by Pouker 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heartworm treatment can be expensive. Here is a list of organizations that help owners that can not afford vet care.
AMERICAN ANIMAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
www.aahahelpingpets.org
Angels 4 Animals
www.Angels4Animals.org
Help A Pet
www.Help-A-Pet.org
Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance (FVEAP)
www.fveap.org
IMOM
www.imom.org
THE PET FUND
http://thepetfund.com
UNITED ANIMAL NATIONS
www.uan.org
UK ASSISTANCE WITH VETERINARY BILLS
www.petloversonline.co.uk/financial.htm
OTHER GROUPS WHO ARE BREED OR INJURY SPECIFIC:
CORGI AID
WWW.CORGIAID.ORG
DACHSHUNDS NEEDING IVDD SURGERY
http://members.rushmore.com/~dds/applyforhelp.htm
http://members.rushmore.com/%7Edds/applyforhelp.htm
HANDICAPPED PETS
www.handicappedpets.com
LABRADOR LIFELINE
www.labradorlifeline.org
LABMED: RX FOR RESCUED LABS
www.labmed.org
2007-03-24 01:25:13 · answer #3 · answered by bluemysti 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't try to treat heartworm if he's tested positive, it could kill your dog, the medications are risky and it needs to be closely monitored by a vet.
Prevention is cheaper than the cure and less problematic for the dog.
2007-03-24 01:20:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I really don't know how much treatments are for heart worm. Mine has been on heart worm prevention since they were puppies, but I can tell you if you don't get help for your dog he/she will die. Check with your vet I am sure that they will work something out with you. You know sometimes people will put stupid things on credit cards, maybe they should think about using them for their pets. Depends how long your dog had heart worms too. Some times it is to late. Just talk to your vet and see what they can do to help you. That would be my first choice.
2007-03-24 01:17:27 · answer #5 · answered by china 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
why so much? my vet bill for heartworm check and pills runs me $50. get a second opinion from another vet.
2007-03-24 01:04:49 · answer #6 · answered by ~beagleluvr~ 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Call the humane society, (or local ASPCA) many of these will help dog owners with medical bills they cannot afford.
Good luck to you and your dog.
2007-03-24 00:54:00 · answer #7 · answered by Gem 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe you should run a donation for your dog. or you could just ask the vet about a 30 dollar box of heart worm pills.
2007-03-24 00:52:24 · answer #8 · answered by lisa s 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ask if they'd be willing to work out a payment plan with you.
2007-03-24 00:53:42 · answer #9 · answered by mroof! 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wal-mart or the Dollar Store
2007-03-24 00:50:32 · answer #10 · answered by Krissy 3 · 0⤊ 5⤋