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My dog had heart worm for a while and we want to treat it but we need to know how much it costs,
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If your dog had "heart worm for awhile" he still has it and it is worse. It WILL KILL your dog.
Life cycle of heartworm:
A mosquito stops by for a meal and inadvertently sucks up a number of circulating microfilaria (Worms) in the blood. Once inside the mosquitoâs body, the microfilaria go through two molts over 14 days or longer depending on the environmentâs temperature. They go through their first two molts and change from an Larva1 to an Larva2 and then an Larva2 to an Larva3 (third stage of development of the larva). As an Larva3, they have gotten into the mosquitoâs mouth and the saliva and when the mosquito has its next meal they burrow into the dog through the mosquito's small bite wound.
Once inside a dog, it continues development, the worm takes at least 6 to 7 months to go through the last two molts and to become sexually mature before the infection can be detected by a Heartworm test at the vets. The L3 larva goes through its first molt to the L4 within the first 15 days and as early as 2-5 days after infection. The second molt from the L4 to the L5 occurs within the next 2 months. The L5 larva is considered a juvenile adult and works itâs way through the hostâs tissues all the way to the heart as early as 70 days after first entering the host. Before it reaches the heart, it is in the blood. If your dog has a heartworm test and it comes back positive the worms are mature and are living in the heart. The majority of L5 larvae arrive in the heart by 90 days after the bite by the misquito. They stay here and grow rapidly in length and size. The worm is home and will live here until it dies in 5-7 years.
Adult female worms have been known to grow up to 14 inches long and males are generally shorter. Some pets are infected with numerous worms, all traveling from the site of the mosquito bite to their preferred home in the heart. This mass of twisted and intertwined worms can serve as a significant blockage to the normal flow of blood. Think of a garden hose. If pieces of debris block the hose, pressure builds up due to the obstruction of the flow of water. This is what happens to the heart and blood vessels when more and more worms congregate within the right ventricle. The smaller the host the fewer worms it takes to cause a problem.
The next thing that occurs is that the pet begins to play and run less, seems to have less energy and tires easily, panting.
This is because the worms are crowding the heart not allowing it to beat properly, thus sending less oxygen to the brain and other organs.
It is very very dangerous for a dog to run and play while these worms are in the heart.
The treatment is condusted by a vet. It involves injections and oral meds to be given at home. Treatment usually takes 1-3 months and it is not a guarentee that the animal will survive.
The treatment is arsnic which poisens the worms (and the dog ) killing the worms. As they die, little pieces of the worms brake off in the heart and travel to the lungs, there causing a blockage in the pulmonary artery or other arties in the lungs. At that time the dog can die instantly.
During treatment the dog must be crated, and not allowed to play, run or climb stairs so a piece of the owrk doesn't go to his lungs.
The dog can be taken out every day and aloowed to walk in the house, going out on a leash to potty.
Depending on the degree of infestation, it can take 1-3 months to cure. then you will put your dog on preventive meds for this.
Cost: depending on where you live and so on, about $500.00 and up.
I had a rescue dog that had them and I paid 2000.00, but he was cured.
Call your vet fro an appointment and let him tell you.
Hope this helps.
If your dog had "heart worm for awhile" he still has it and it is worse. It WILL KILL your dog.
Life cycle of heartworm:
A mosquito stops by for a meal and inadvertently sucks up a number of circulating microfilaria (Worms) in the blood. Once inside the mosquitoâs body, the microfilaria go through two molts over 14 days or longer depending on the environmentâs temperature. They go through their first two molts and change from an Larva1 to an Larva2 and then an Larva2 to an Larva3 (third stage of development of the larva). As an Larva3, they have gotten into the mosquitoâs mouth and the saliva and when the mosquito has its next meal they burrow into the dog through the mosquito's small bite wound.
Once inside a dog, it continues development, the worm takes at least 6 to 7 months to go through the last two molts and to become sexually mature before the infection can be detected by a Heartworm test at the vets. The L3 larva goes through its first molt to the L4 within the first 15 days and as early as 2-5 days after infection. The second molt from the L4 to the L5 occurs within the next 2 months. The L5 larva is considered a juvenile adult and works itâs way through the hostâs tissues all the way to the heart as early as 70 days after first entering the host. Before it reaches the heart, it is in the blood. If your dog has a heartworm test and it comes back positive the worms are mature and are living in the heart. The majority of L5 larvae arrive in the heart by 90 days after the bite by the misquito. They stay here and grow rapidly in length and size. The worm is home and will live here until it dies in 5-7 years.
Adult female worms have been known to grow up to 14 inches long and males are generally shorter. Some pets are infected with numerous worms, all traveling from the site of the mosquito bite to their preferred home in the heart. This mass of twisted and intertwined worms can serve as a significant blockage to the normal flow of blood. Think of a garden hose. If pieces of debris block the hose, pressure builds up due to the obstruction of the flow of water. This is what happens to the heart and blood vessels when more and more worms congregate within the right ventricle. The smaller the host the fewer worms it takes to cause a problem.
The next thing that occurs is that the pet begins to play and run less, seems to have less energy and tires easily, panting.
This is because the worms are crowding the heart not allowing it to beat properly, thus sending less oxygen to the brain and other organs.
It is very very dangerous for a dog to run and play while these worms are in the heart.
The treatment is condusted by a vet. It involves injections and oral meds to be given at home. Treatment usually takes 1-3 months and it is not a guarentee that the animal will survive.
The treatment is arsnic which poisens the worms (and the dog ) killing the worms. As they die, little pieces of the worms brake off in the heart and travel to the lungs, there causing a blockage in the pulmonary artery or other arties in the lungs. At that time the dog can die instantly.
During treatment the dog must be crated, and not allowed to play, run or climb stairs so a piece of the owrk doesn't go to his lungs.
The dog can be taken out every day and aloowed to walk in the house, going out on a leash to potty.
Depending on the degree of infestation, it can take 1-3 months to cure. then you will put your dog on preventive meds for this.
Cost: depending on where you live and so on, about $500.00 and up.
I had a rescue dog that had them and I paid 2000.00, but he was cured.
Call your vet fro an appointment and let him tell you.
Hope this helps.
Should we crate train or put a gate up in the laundry room?
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We are getting a puppy in a week from a pet shelter.. should we crate train it with a wire kennel or leave her in the laundry room with a gate across the door? Just at night. She will be 40lbs max but she is 11 weeks old. American Eskimo/Collie mix.
Answer
Crate train... this is a place for your dog to get away from it all when she needs to. Dogs naturally like den-like places, this will be her den, her bedroom. Not only will this help with her security... but it will help your sanity!
If your dog ever gets hurt (God forbid), "crate" rest is the best solution in many situations. If she ends up having separation anxiety and starts tearing your house apart, a crate is the best solution (along with a cozy blanket and a Kong). It can also be a traveling solution!
In the end, its your decision, but as a professional in the animal care business (vet tech), I recommend crate training. As a mommy to many lovely dogs, I recommend crate training.
Here is a link to some tips for crate training... http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/dogs/tips/crate_training.html
... it may be hard for the first few nights, she might cry and give you puppy dog eyes. Don't worry, that will all pass.
Good luck with your new family addition, and thank you for adopting!
Also, if you decide to crate train, you need to start with a small one. Think about a Life Stages Dog wire crate (http://www.petcratesdirect.com/dog-crates-life-stages.html) that has a divider so it can grow with your puppy!
Crate train... this is a place for your dog to get away from it all when she needs to. Dogs naturally like den-like places, this will be her den, her bedroom. Not only will this help with her security... but it will help your sanity!
If your dog ever gets hurt (God forbid), "crate" rest is the best solution in many situations. If she ends up having separation anxiety and starts tearing your house apart, a crate is the best solution (along with a cozy blanket and a Kong). It can also be a traveling solution!
In the end, its your decision, but as a professional in the animal care business (vet tech), I recommend crate training. As a mommy to many lovely dogs, I recommend crate training.
Here is a link to some tips for crate training... http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/dogs/tips/crate_training.html
... it may be hard for the first few nights, she might cry and give you puppy dog eyes. Don't worry, that will all pass.
Good luck with your new family addition, and thank you for adopting!
Also, if you decide to crate train, you need to start with a small one. Think about a Life Stages Dog wire crate (http://www.petcratesdirect.com/dog-crates-life-stages.html) that has a divider so it can grow with your puppy!
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