Ask the Vet About Heartworms in Dogs and Cats

Question:How many inches long are adult heartworms?

Question:My dog is currently taking Trifexis and I found that the park I go to has ticks and is not covered by Trifexis. I have ordered Simpatica Trio and was wondering how quickly I can start my dog on Simpatica Trio. It is Jan 9 and her last dose of Trifexis was on Jan 1. I would also like to know how quickly Simpatica Trio starts working so I can start taking her back to the park to play.

Question:Should I give him another or try something else? He has been on Heartguard Plus for years.

Question:Is it safe to stop heartworm preventative December thru April or when temps stay below 57 degrees. I am worried about the neurotoxicity of the medication. Thank you.

Question:Hello, we adopted our dog 3 weeks ago heartworm positive from the shelter. She's scheduled for her adulticide shots in a month. I know that heavy breathing, lethargy and a cough are symptoms of heartworm disease, is there any symptom I should watch out for that says "call the vet now" while we wait for her shot appointment? Something like coughing blood, blood in stool, etc.? I know the breathing/coughing is just something we have to wait out and keep her relaxed.

Question:Hello Is there a prevention medication for heart worms, hookworms, fleas and ticks combined. Thank you

Question:Hello How are you doing I’m concerned for my dog I don’t have much money I was told to treat heart worms is $500.-$1000.00 Is there anything I can do His symptoms are extreme weight loss Bulging ribs A cough

Question: Our 5 year old black lab changed heartworm medication from Tri-heart to interceptor plus. He has had 2 seizures since taking this medication. Should we switch back to Tri-Heart? He never had any side effects. Or is there a natural alternative?

Question:My puggle is 15 years old and has an auto immune disease and can’t have her yearly shots anymore. Can I give her the Heartworm monthly chewable. She is an indoor dog and gets walked on a leash.Does she need a blood test? Could anything happen to her if I give the Heartworm chewable to her with out the test?

Question:How many months should we feed our dog the heartworm and tick/flea meds? He's a 10 month old mini goldendoodle.

Question:I have missed 2 months of heart worm preventative for my Roti. He now has a cough not regularly. Should I take him to get tested, or should I buy a months dosage for heartworm prevention and administer?

Question:I just realized that i haven't given my 9yr old and 2 yr old dog their heartworm in 4 or 5 months! Otherwise, i have been very diligent in giving it to them monthly. The 9yr old had her annual check up 3months ago and was negative for heartworm. Do you recommend I start them back on their preventative (triheart) as soon as possible or you think i should take them both in for another test? thank you.

Question:which is better . Sentinel or heartgard

Question:While visiting my parents at the end of July I found a dog in thier back yard. After not being able to find the owners I decided to keep him. While getting him checked out at the vet for vaccines and what not he tested positive for heartworms. The xrays show inflammation in the arteries going from the heart to the lungs and blood work shows poor liver and kidney function. I was instructed to keep him on a low protein, low phosphorus, low sodium diet. Is there a dry kibble you recommend other than hills science diet k/d? Also treats?

Question:Earlier I ask to compare tri heart plus to heart guard plus you said they were the same so would you consider tri heart plus and feel ok about it keeping my dog Heartworm free