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Heartworm, Cause & Prevention

Above, a picture of heartworms inside your dogs heart.

Below, a picture of Mikee, my 5 yr.old Shih tzu, tested positive for Heartworm at age 3.

Pathophysiology of Heartworm
(Dirofilaria immitis)

Mosquito bites Infected Dog

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Mosquito bites another uninfected dog

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Microfilariae live in dogs Bloodstream

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Microfilariae becomes adult heartworms and live in Dogs heart

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Adult heartworms die, obstructs blood vessels

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Heart failure

WHY is it fatal to our dogs?

Simple, when the adult heartworms die, they can obstruct blood vessels to the lungs (these are called pulmonary embolisms). If only a small part of the lung is involved, there may be no clinical signs. However, if the vessels to a large portion of the lung, or a small area of an already diseased lung are blocked, severe signs may result.

SYMPTOMS:
These include fever, cough, coughing up blood, and even heart failure.

Okay, now we know what heartworm is, what causes it, its fatality, now WHAT?

First, in mosquito infested areas, it is recommended that you have your dog checked by a veterinarian for heartworms. This is done either by direct observation of blood sample under the microscope. A positive result would mean, tiny microfilariae are seen in the blood sample. Or, by undergoing AGEN test, whereby, a few drops of the blood sample is administered to a "pregnancy-kit" looking apparatus, wait for a few minutes, then like a pregnancy kit, one line is negative, two lines indicative of a positive result, something like that.

If it's a negative result, good for your dog, now, all you have to do is prevent heartworm from infecting your dog by giving him HEARTGARD plus once every month. http://heartgard.us.merial.com/home/

If it's a positive result, talk to your veterinarian about possible treatments.

For detailed Information click on link>> http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=2&cat=1621&articleid=743

Ehrlichiosis, the silent Killer

My beloved Goofy, murdered by ticks

Picture taken from http://compassionforcamden.org/mean1.html

Ticks are filthy, filthy creatures. Where a dog goes, ticks follow. They are blood sucking parasites and are very hard to get rid off. You think the worst part is seeing them attached to your dogs skin (and even you)? Wait till you read what I have to share about this carwling devils.

Ticks are excellent vectors for disease transmission. More than 800 species of these obligate blood-sucking creatures inhabit the planet. They are second only to mosquitoes as vectors of human disease, both infectious and toxic.

These are only some of tick borne-diseases I know, Lyme disease, human granulocytic and monocytic ehrlichiosis, babesiosis, relapsing fever, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, Colorado tick fever, tularemia, Q fever, tick paralysis, boutonneuse fever, tick-borne encephalitis. As you can see, ticks can also cause harm to HUMAN beings, not dogs alone.

Ehrlichiosis is evident in our coutry, the disease can mean death to your pooch if not treated promptly. It is a silent killer. So when your dog starts to lose weight, becomes weak or lethargic and refuses to eat, have him visit his next bestfriend, his veterinarian.

I wrote this article in tribute to my dog Goofy, a happy, seemingly healthy golden retriever, who passed away at age 3 years old. Final diagnosis: Renal failure secondary to ehrlichiosis.

For detailed information on ehrlichiosis click on link below

http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=2&cat=1556&articleid=430

Deworming Schedules and Vaccinations

Syrup for Puppies

Tablet form for Adults

Deworming and Vaccinations are very important to your canine friends...From pup to adulthood, this schedule must be followed upon the advise of your veterinarian. While most dog owners rely on their veterinarian, some breeders take the matter in their own hands. The safest you can do on your own is to deworm your dog, while vaccination, well, I'd rather let the experts handle that.

For deworming puppies, we use Wormban(troy), this come in syrup form, read instructions on the bottle. Syrup form is designed for puppies and it is important to weigh the pup accurately to prevent overdosing.

For deworming Adult dogs, we use canex(pfizer) or popantel, both in tablet form. One tablet treats a 10kg dog. Round up to nearest half or whole tablet. Pls ensure accurate weight of dog prior to deworming.

(example1: A Rottweiler of 35Kg is given 3 and a half tablets of canex.)

(example2: A pekingese of 5kg is given half a tab of canex)

DEWORMING

Puppies>> Treat at 2 weeks, 4 weeks, 8 weeks, and 12 weeks

Dog from 12 weeks>> Every 3 months or every 6 weeks in HYDATID infested areas.

Pregnant bitches>> Treat at mating, before whelping and then every three (3) months

VACCINATIONS

Canine Distemper, Infectious Hepatitis, Parvovirus and Leptospirosis: Vaccinate puppies starting at six weeks of age and then every two to three weeks until eighteen weeks of age (the last booster given not earlier than eighteen weeks of age) Thereafter, revaccinate every year.

Leptospirosis: Vaccinate dogs every 6 mos.

Rabies: Vaccinate dogs at three to four months of age. Revaccinate within one year and every year, thereafter.

Note: You must deworm you dog before vaccination to make the vaccine more potent. Deworm pup/dog a week before the schedule of vaccine. Bath after vaccine is not recommended, you may bathe the dog a week after the vaccine was given.

FYI: Information you read here are based on kennel owners personal experiences and knowledge, pls see your veterinarian for verification or additional information.

Noelle

This is my beloved noelle, a parting gift from my very first Golden retriever, Goofy, who passed away this March 6, 2007 of renal failure. She is a spitting image of her father, only, she is more hyper than him, hopefully it's only because she is still a growing puppy.