Pet Wellness
How Is Heartworm Disease Treated?
Dogs that test positive for heartworm disease are treated with a series of injections that kill heartworms. The immature heartworms are killed with an oral dose of Ivermectin. During the treatment, owners are advised to keep the dog very quiet, with no strenuous exercise, which could hinder recovery and exacerbate the clinical signs of illness. We prescribe an antibiotic and prednisone to decrease inflammation as well to treat Wohlbachia, a parasite that often accompanies adult heartworms. Other medications are prescribed based on the degree of damage to the heart and blood vessels sustained as a result of infection. Cats are generally treated with a combination of prednisone, and a bronchodilator.
Anal Gland Tumors
Brushing Teeth in Cats
Brushing Teeth in Dogs
Buyer beware - purchasing pet drugs online
Cat Behavior and Training - Crate Training and Travel
Cat Behavior Problems - Aggression - Petting Aggression
Chocolate Poisoning for Dogs
Coccidiosis in Dogs
Cystitis and Lower Urinary Tract Disease in Cats
Degenerative Disc Disease in Dogs
Dog Behavior and Training - Crate Training Guide - How to Crate Train
FELV Infection Information Sheet
FISH OIL
Flea Control in Cats
Flea Control in Dogs
Giving Pills to Cats
Giving Pills to Dogs
Heartworm Disease in Dogs - Testing
Hookworm Infection in Dogs
Hyperthyroidism in Cats
Internal Parasites in Cats
Internal Parasites in Dogs
Kidney Failure - Chronic in Dogs
Kitten Behavior and Training - Litter Box Training
Lyme Disease in Dogs - Testing
Obesity in Cats
Pancreatic Disease - Testing
Pancreatitis in Cats
Pet Environment
Resource list-companion animal loss and death
Roundworm Infection in Dogs
Whipworm Infections in Dogs