Heartworms are parasitic worms that are transmitted by mosquitoes. The heartworms from a mosquito bite migrate to the dogs heart and cause heartworm disease.
Heartworm disease is a potentially fatal condition. Heartworm disease is a worldwide dog health problem. Dog owners can help prevent heartworm disease with heartworm medication for dogs.
Puppies as young as eight weeks old can start preventative treatment for heartworm disease. An adult dog should be tested for heartworms before being given medicine to prevent heartworm disease.
Coughing, shortness of breath, jaundice, vision problems, and convulsions are possible symptoms of heartworm disease in dogs. A sign of heartworm disease is a decrease in activity or tendency to tire easily.
Severe heartworm disease can cause an enlarged liver, accumulation of fluid in the abdomen, and loss of consciousness. As the heartworm disease progresses, the dog may succumb to congestive heart failure.
The veterinarian uses blood tests to check for dog heartworms. The blood samples are analyzed for the presence of heartworm larvae. X-rays may be used to confirm a diagnosis and check the severity of heartworm disease in dogs.
Treatment for heartworm disease has the best outcome when the heartworm disease is caught early. Dogs should be tested regularly for heartworm disease. If the heartworm disease is advanced, the treatment can be fatal.
The harsh chemicals used to treat heartworm disease kills the adult and immature heartworms. There is also danger of a large collection of heartworms being killed in the heart and blocking the blood flow. A veterinarian may not recommend heartworm treatment for dogs with severe heartworm disease or other health problems.
Heartworm disease can infect other animals besides dogs. Domestic cats, foxes, and other wild animals can get heartworm disease. Heartworms are not considered to pose a risk of heartworm disease in humans.
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