He just went through his first treatment of heartworm shots, and now he coughs. Hard cough. Is this normal? Please help!
2007-07-25 16:35:39 · 9 answers · asked by maddielexi4 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Yes, he is heartworm positive.
2007-07-25 16:44:20 · update #1
he may have heart worm, you should take him to the vet. just for a check up, they shouldn't cough like that.
2007-07-25 16:38:08 · answer #1 · answered by Steph 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Heartworm treatment is dangerous and any side effect needs to be reported to the vet right away.
Hard coughing is not normal and could be a sign of a serious complication.
2007-07-25 16:42:51 · answer #2 · answered by Shanna 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
i'm not sure if thats normal but call your vet that gave him the shots heartworms are very fatal
here's a link you might find useful you might find your answer here it also shows you what heartworms in the heart of a dog looks like as well
http://www.debbiejensen.com/worms.html
scroll down the page till you get to the heartworms part of the page i hope it helps
http://www.thepetcenter.com/gen/heartwormindogs.html
2007-07-25 16:54:41 · answer #3 · answered by sassy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did he have heartworm? If so, I would at the very least call the vet and tell him your dogs symptoms and see what the vet says. That does not seem right and could mean a problem.
2007-07-25 16:39:16 · answer #4 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Definitely call the vet right away. Treatment for heartworm (as opposed to preventative) is serious and this is a bad symptom.
2007-07-25 16:39:14 · answer #5 · answered by ? 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
if your dog is coughing GET HIM TO THE VET!!! coughing after heartworm treatment is very bad. keep him as calm as possible and take him to the vet now!
2007-07-25 17:09:42 · answer #6 · answered by bob © 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it is normal.The heartworms are dying,and some of them get into the lung tissue and the ventricles of the heart,and cause a cough as the body tries to rid itself of them.I would call your vet just to make sure,though. Good luck,and I hope your dog makes it through treatment.
It can be a sign of complications.Here is a link for you.
http://www.houstonsheltiesanctuary.com/heartworm_treatment_aftercare.htm
2007-07-25 17:07:28 · answer #7 · answered by Dances With Woofs! 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I had a dog who went through this treatment, and my vet mentioned that some of the dying worms could end up in the lungs and cause lung infections. If it were me, I would take him back to the vet for a check. You will feel better for it.
2007-07-25 16:40:30 · answer #8 · answered by anne b 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
He might be allergic. You probably should take him back in the morning to the vet where he gotten his shot or call the animal hospital to see what they can tell you,
2007-07-25 16:38:27 · answer #9 · answered by Jordane A 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋