The complications of heartworm disease include exercise intolerance, coughing, potential heart disease and death.
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Yes, there are risks. The greater the stage, the more risk that you take when you're doing heartworm treatment....
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It is very rare for dogs to have complications....
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We provide a broad spectrum of diagnostic procedures through in-house testing and the use of external laboratories....
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It takes up to six months for the heartworms to fully develop into adults. Therefore, you're not likely to notice any signs until then....
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We advise testing your dog for heartworm disease once a year to ensure everything is working correctly.
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The possible signs that your dog has heartworm disease include coughing, exercise intolerance, lethargy, and weight loss.
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Yes, additional testing may be recommended in case of positive results, as there can be some false positives....
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Heartworm is not necessarily painful for dogs, but it is uncomfortable....
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Yes, it's crucial to continue with the yearly heartworm test even if your dog is on prevention....
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Heartworms are not normally visible unless they are not inside the heart....
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We recommend testing your dog for heartworms as soon as you foster or adopt them....
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Dr. Blackburn is a native of Springfield, MO, attended Hillcrest High School and has lived in Springfield all but 7 years of his life....
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All Creatures Pet Hospital Springfield is a well-established, full-service, small animal veterinary hospital providing comprehensive medical, surgi...
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According to the World Animal Foundation, two-th...