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Successful heart worm treatment

Discussion in 'Fred's House of Pancakes' started by bwilson4web, Jun 30, 2016.

  1. bwilson4web

    bwilson4web BMW i3 and Model 3

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    I'm happy to report Lucy's blood work came back free of heart worms:
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    A mosquito born parasite, there is a new protocol, a little expensive, but well worth it considering the quality of life she brings to my wife. You can't buy happiness but you can protect it.

    The vets and aids love her too. One doctor said,'She is like a little cat reaching out with her paw' which she did when getting her blood test.

    Bob Wilson
     
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    You mention a "new" protocol. What is different Bob? Glad to hear your loved one survived the treatments.
     
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    Glad she's on the mend!!

    I remember when the protocol for Heartworms was very different....
     
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    Indeed, it is nice that vet medicine has advanced so we can keep our family critters with us a little longer.

    Bob Wilson
     
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    I am glad that your dog is doing well. I am curious if she was on an anti-parasite medication before the heartworms occurred. Thank you
     
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    Yes but I was splitting the dosage between two dogs. Now I'm making sure each has the dosage recommended in full.

    Bob Wilson
     
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    My dislike of mosquitoes continues unabated.
     
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    don't go to the olympics.
     
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    I feel that this summer Olympics will be a disaster. They are still arguing about the funding. It is starting Aug 5. Also they brought a jaguar to a ceremony which escaped and they shot it dead. Then there is the Zika virus.
     
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    There have been worse and these risks pale compared to Munich 1972. Those who choose to take a trip, good luck. But they could stay at home and watch it on TV or delayed news reports.

    Bob Wilson
     
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    Who's a happy puppy?? :)

    She looks like a super sweetie!
     
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