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  • Kingarthur777

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    Yup, that is what happens when I don't wear my specs. I hate wearing them all day. They used to fit perfectly on my face, and I am tired of pushing them back up all the time.
     

    deemus

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    They don't allow it prior to a heartworm test due to safety concerns for the dog. If it has heartworms, the pills can kill the dog. And if they don't get it the proper treatment, that can kill the dog.

    We adopted a dog from the pound, and it was noted as heartworm free. A week later we go for shots, etc. They test for heartworms, and she comes up positive. Go back to pound and they test, and tested positive.

    The treatment for heartworms takes months, and is dangerous for the dog. They give a pill for a few days, then the dog goes in for a series of shots. We are talking, dog stays at the vet, and they have a tech stay overnight with the dog in case it flatlines. This happens two or three times during the treatment cycle.

    The day after that event, she literally laid motionless except for light breathing for two days. Had to hand feed to get her to eat. I carried her outside so she could pee. It was tough to see her in such bad shape.

    Long story is she made it through treatments and is healthy now.

    If you have a dog, give it the preventative. The treatment for actual heartworms is expensive and damaging to the dog.
     
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