https://www.howmuchisit.org/heartworm-treatment-cost/ Just another WordPress site Wed, 15 Aug 2018 15:54:03 +0000 hourly 1 https://www.howmuchisit.org/heartworm-treatment-cost/#comment-4134 Thu, 19 Apr 2012 09:44:54 +0000 https://www.howmuchisit.org/?p=6732#comment-4134 Most veterinarians will rmmneceod a yearly test for blood parasites – not just heartworm but other parasites including lyme disease and other ‘nasties’ – a vet will want to be certain before your dog continues with the heartworm preventative, that he does not test positive for heartworm as continuing with preventatives under those circumstances could have very serious consequences.If you are getting your prescription for heartworm from your vet, he must be sure that your dog is not heartworm positive to satisfy the requirements of the drug manufacturers as the medications stipulate that they are only to be prescribed to dogs who have tested negative for heartworm.Some vets will allow you to only have a test every two years for your dog if you are buying your prescription medicine through them, have bought all the doses for a year from them and are confident that you have not missed giving a dose.Personally, I would prefer an annual test for the peace of mind.

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