Heidi's mom here to talk about heartworms.
Heartworm infestation is not something any dog owner wants to deal with, ever.
Most of us try to prevent heartworms because treating them can be very costly and very dangerous. However, in these economic times, we try to save money where we can. We think, "It's unlikely my dog will get heartworms, so I"ll just save money and not buy heartworm prevention (like Heartgard or Interceptor)."
Think again!
The only really good treatment for heartworms is a drug called Immiticide. Made by Merial, Immiticide is essentially unavailable according to VIN (Veterinary Information Network). Due to manufacturing problems, the active ingredient is unavailable. No one knows when it will be available.
So, please take note. Without a really good treatment for heartworms, prevention is still the best option. Please, don't let your dogs get heartworms!
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