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boon
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Sep 28, 2002, 9:48 PM

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Hi All,

Just brought Bonney to the vet for her 4th jab, as well as got heartguard for her to prevent from the deadly virus. I has been told that heartguart only good for L1, L2 and L3 stages of heartworm prevention (i believe L1 is level 1 and the like).

For those pup that more than 4 months old is categorized under L4 stage. Vet told me that L4 stage heartworm virus can not be killed by heartguard. This mean our lovely pups is not receive a 100% protection agains heartworm yet.

So the recommedation from vet is to let the pups have heartguard till about 10 months old and go back for the blood test to confirm whether the result is positive or negative. Positive means the pup is infected by heartworm virus, then further treatment will be required. If it is negative, then is time to go ahead with the Proheart injection that will again cover you belove pup for 1 year of heartworm virus. An annual vaccination of Proheart is require to continue provide you pup/dog a healthy life.

One question here : will this means that those puppies that take heartguard on monthly basis will be useless, since that L4 stage of heartworm virus will not be cure by heartgurad ? Is this also mean that heartguard is use less if the pup reach L4 stage of heartworm ? Will it be OK to leave till 10 months old for the Proheart vaccination ?

thanz

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arthur
ALPHA


Sep 28, 2002, 11:55 PM

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Hi Boon,

Thks for sharing this info rdging heartworm injection for our furkids. Heartworm is a terrible diease which fortunately is preventable. Normally, a puppy from 3mths onwards would require heartworm protection. Heartguard is usually given at this stage. The heartworm larvae takes about 4-5mths to mature. Thus, a doggie on heartguard would be protected (L1-L3). So theoritically, if the heartguard treament is continued for the rest of a dog's life, then any heartworm larvae would be killed even before reaching L4 stage. Of course, one could start the heartworm injection right away at 3-4mths, but then it is not advisable as the puppy is still not mature yet. That's the reason why the injection is recommended from 10mths onwards as the weight is nearly that of adulthood and thus the injected dosage can be administered accordingly for yearlong protection.

Now if we are talking about an adult dog who has never been on any heartworm treatment before, then logically, we would need to test the dog first for presence of the heartworm larvae. If the test is positive, then immediate treatment should begin. If the test is -ve, then one would have the option to either go for the traditional monthly heartguard method or the newer yearly heartworm injection.

In short, I believe using heartguard is still a viable option even in the face of this new info (ie. L4 larvae being immune to heartguard.) Hopefully this helps.

Rdgs Arthur


boon
Doggyman


Sep 29, 2002, 12:33 AM

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Hi Arthur,

Thanz for your clarification and further explaination. So this will means that, i can go ahead for the blood test right ?

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leopui
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Sep 29, 2002, 7:45 AM

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Information from Arthur is correct!!! Prevention is always the best move!
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Khoobg
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Sep 29, 2002, 5:44 PM

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Hi Boon

Heartworm is a worm and not a virus. It is transmitted from dog to dog via mosquito that carry eggs in the blood that they suck.

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boon
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Sep 30, 2002, 5:02 PM

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Hi Khoo,

Em....got it, now i'm clear about this, thank you for your help and especially Arthur.

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jaz
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Jan 19, 2003, 1:53 AM

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Hi Arthur, i only got to know about this disease a few days ago...Shocked and i am so worried for Jaz as she's a year old now and i wasn't aware about this. I am going to take her to the vet tomorrow to get her tested and done... what i am afraid is that she's already a year old now.. what if she's tested positive.. i think i'll faint man!Unsure anyway, if she's negative, then would you reconmend to go for annual injection or tablets? if tablets, then how often should she take it??


arthur
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Jan 19, 2003, 2:11 AM

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Hi Jaz,

Better be aware now than never! Unsure Now that you know, it is advisable to take Jaz for the heartworm test. The vet would need to draw a bit of blood and drop it into the test kit. Wait a few minutes and the results would be shown. Kinda like pregancy test type of kits..

If it is -ve, hurray! Now you should decide whether to go for the yearly injection or monthly tablets. Since Jaz is 1yr+, you might want to consider the yearly injection. It works out to be roughly the same cost vs the monthly tablets. Pros: Jaz will always be protected for 1 year! No fear of missing the monthly tablets. Cons: One time pain on the wallet.. RM100+ I'm told. Unsure

If however the test is +ve, then don't panic. Go for a 2nd test by another vet for confirmation. If still +ve, then consult with the vet on the next course of treatment. However chances of Jaz having heartworm is slim especially if kept indoors, long coated and still reasonably active.

Rdgs Arthur


jaz
Ultra ALPHA


Jan 19, 2003, 2:20 AM

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Hi Arthur,

Thanks again for the useful advise... Jaz will be going to the vet tomorrow for the test.. hopefully it comes out -ve, and fork out RM100+ on the injection Frown.. there goes my pocket money...


boon
Doggyman


Jan 20, 2003, 6:15 AM

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Hi Lisa,

Which vet r u going to bring Jaz. The one near the Japanese Garden is not bad. Very professional. Bonney use to go there fro injection and deworm. But u gotta to pay a bit more for that loh. Heheh, I think is worst it lah. Keep us update on Jaz' progression and will keep my finger cross for Jaz. She will be free from heartworm.Wink

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jaz
Ultra ALPHA


Jan 20, 2003, 6:22 AM

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hi ah boon!

are you going to join us on 9th Feb? My friend just adopted a new dog, it's a Bernesse Mountain Dog.. and she's so adorable, except abit too skinny, guess the previous owner didn't do a very good job taking care of the dog, the previous owner had 30 over dogs!!! gosh! so not much attention was given to this dog, i suppose, anyway, i think the vet you mention is called Peng Aun, Gina was recommending me to go there as well and that's where Jaz went for all her medical checkups and vacination as wellSmile. Couldn't wake up in time to send her there today, so i will bring along my friend's dog there for medical check up perhaps as well one of these days...


boon
Doggyman


Jan 20, 2003, 6:39 AM

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Hi Lisa,

Ahahaha, yeap is that one, but the rules here are not allow to mentioned the pet shop name neither the vet's name. So i will assume u know which one, ahahha, so which one was attending Jaz during all her injection, Teoh or Goh?

Ah...a Berner, what a good breed, where did ur friend adopted the berner ? In penang as well ? wowowowowoow i can;t imagine 30 over dogs in a house, and how much time can the owner spend with each of them. Actually a Berner look gorgeous and elegant, but hard to find in Malaysia. Since u mentioned u friend adopted one, is the berner a purebreed or ......hahhaha just a bit kaypo. Hope u don mind. Do u have MSN or ICQ ?

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jaz
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Jan 20, 2003, 6:51 AM

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noted, ah boon... will try not mention any names .. i am not sure which vet attend to jaz but usually is the younger wan... You've actually seen the new owner of the Berner before.. she and her boyfriend came over to the beach party we held a few weeks ago... and this is a pure breed... very nice and tame.. it was lucky that she manage to adopt it.... and just went over for de-tick and bathing.. there's just too much ticks on her and she's quite skinny... Unsure, i've just given her some vitamins to feed the dog. If you are coming on the 9th Feb for the party, she will bring her new dog along as well!

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Cheers!


boon
Doggyman


Jan 20, 2003, 7:04 AM

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Hi Lisa,

Ah, OK added u to my MSN list, but didn't see u online. Oh...u mean i saw the couple before ? next time must pay attention on who i met, ahahhaa, was too bz with Bonney. Pai seh ah...

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jaz
Ultra ALPHA


Jan 20, 2003, 4:18 PM

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oh, i went off line as my friend came over to my place last nite. Yeah, they are Ashley's friends. I'll introduce them to you on our next outing then!Smile


boon
Doggyman


Jan 20, 2003, 4:43 PM

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Hi Lisa,

Ah...OKOK. Thanz

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ashley
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Jan 21, 2003, 7:21 PM

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hi Liza , U mean Ai Lin Bf have new dog right?
may be tonight i will go to see the dog! How is Jaz ? do u do the test ? I usually go to Peng Aun vet also.
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lulugurl
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Jan 21, 2003, 10:03 PM

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hie ashley,

the dog belongs to ai lin and her bfSmile so you coming tonite? i'll be there also but not with Jaz
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ashley
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Jan 21, 2003, 10:11 PM

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Hi eve, if i free i will go to the vet also cos my ginger eye donow what happen to her. I need to bring her to see doctor! If i can't make it i will go to Metay Mummy house to see this sweet girl!!Wink
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lulugurl
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Jan 21, 2003, 10:47 PM

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helo, you will be bringing ginger or hei hie?Smile
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ashley
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Jan 21, 2003, 11:18 PM

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Hi eve, i will bring Ginger my little princess always sick. Make her mummy pocket broken nia!!Crazy
But hope Dr say she ok!!UnsureUnimpressed
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jaz
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Jan 21, 2003, 11:25 PM

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Yeah Ashley, it's Ai Lin's dog.. sooooo cute you know!!! i didn't want her to take away the dog that nite when they came over to my house!!! my dad loves it as well!!!


elizatye
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Jan 21, 2003, 11:26 PM

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Hi, Ashley, don worry, sure ginger will be fine Smile.

Smile Eliza


ashley
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Jan 22, 2003, 12:49 AM

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Hi eliza TQ!! i hope her eye well be nothing, cos my friend took me may be lack of Vitamin. Hope is a small problem.Unsure
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jaz
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Jan 24, 2003, 5:59 AM

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hi ashley, is your dog better now? could it be the same problem as Metay is having? i think metay should be cure in a few weeks time. really nice dog!Tongue


ashley
ALPHA


Jan 24, 2003, 6:05 PM

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hi Liza, TQ for ur concern, ginger i think is ok lia. Dr say may be she go to scrach her eye make until her eye ball like this. Dr just give her some cream to apply. Dr also play with her and say " u are every time also sick dowan u lia" !!Tongue Dr say just check with her few day later. But naywhere TQ for all!!Sly
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jaz
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Jan 24, 2003, 6:12 PM

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hi ashley, does she visits the vet often?? then better take good care of her then.. jaz is now very playful and putting on weight.. start to grow i guess Crazy


ashley
ALPHA


Jan 24, 2003, 6:35 PM

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hi Liza, yup last time she go b'cos of some problem and always need to go. The 1st time she go b'cos do scanning for her babies. This time i suspect is after she go to beach than may be sand go to her eye than scrach her eye ball. Pirate Yup Dr also say where got chihuahua so fat ask me to change the senior dog food for this fatty girl. Tongue
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jaz
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Jan 26, 2003, 11:46 AM

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Hi Boon! Jaz took her heartworm jab already!! she was tested negative.. pphheeww.... did the blood test, the vet said that it's very accurate, no need to take more blood sample for blood test... so she's quite alright now.. nothing needs to be done already till next year i suppose Laugh. Thanks for the advise!


boon
Doggyman


Jan 28, 2003, 5:43 AM

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Hi Lisa,

Great to hear that Jaz is -ve. What a relief ah...hahahaa

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arthur
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Jan 28, 2003, 6:22 AM

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Hi Jaz,

Glad to hear that the heartworm test turned out -ve. So I presume you took the heartworm jab? If so, how much did it cost..if you dont mind me asking? Any precautions from the vet rdging this injection like to avoid bathing for the next few days or something like that?

Rdgs Arthur


jaz
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Jan 28, 2003, 4:10 PM

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Hi Arthur,

All in all, it cost about RM170 (RM50 for the blood test + RM120 for the injection)... I did ask the vet about bathing the next day, the vet assured me saying jaz can eat what ever she likes and can bath straight away also... but i didn't do that till the next day after her obedient training Laugh.

Then i asked the vet if there's any other injection or test which i should be aware of, and say TARAK.... even rabies are not really necessary.. just the annual booster and heatworm will do Unimpressed.. apa macam?


jaz
Ultra ALPHA


Jan 28, 2003, 4:15 PM

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Hi Boon,

Yeah! it was a great relief to know that she's tested -ve.. but she didn't had much fun at the vet... was barking all the way once the vet took out the needle for injection... pity her also ler...


ashley
ALPHA


Apr 11, 2003, 10:10 PM

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Get this from internet.....
Heart Disease in Dogs

Do you want to know what is Heart Disease in Dog?? The signs of heart disease are …..a low-pitched cough that sometimes leads to gagging, breathing difficulties that include shortness of breath, noticeable weight gain or loss, reduced ability to exercise and/or swelling in the abdomen? With heart disease, age is frequently a contributing factor; however, there are other elements that may lead to the condition such as heartworm infection.

A thorough exam by your veterinarian can rule out other diseases: ·

Palpation can reveal unusual pulses.
1.X-rays reveal heart enlargement
2.Stethoscope exam can reveal murmurs and fluid in the lungs.
3.EKG can identify heart enlargement and irregular rhythms
4.Blood and urine tests can reveal heartworms and the condition of other internal organs.

Heart disease typically causes the heart to enlarge, and this enlargement causes the heart to lose efficiency. Fluid retention then begins to cause problems. Feeding your pet a food high in sodium can contribute to the problem of fluid retention. For this reason, veterinarians recommend a food with low sodium will help reduce fluid build-up and make it easier for the heart to do its job. Also, if you have a water softener in your home, your veterinarian may advise you to provide distilled water for your pet to drink. This is because many softeners use sodium to treat the water.

Once your pet has been diagnosed with heart disease, he or she will always has the condition. But, with proper care and appropriate food, your pet will most likely be able to live a relatively normal life.

Please contact your veterinarian immediately, if your pet exhibits any warning signs of heart disease
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