Dog Heartworms Symptoms,Cause,Treatment and Health

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Dog Heartworms Symptoms,Cause,Treatment and Health

Heartworms are not an intestinal worm; heartworms are carried by mosquitoes and live in the heart. The larger the dog and the more outside exposure the dog has, the more likely that they could contract heartworms
Symptoms Of Heartworms
Signs of heartworm disease are a cough, lethargy, loss of weight and heavy breathing after little exertion of energy. Heartworm disease can be prevented by taking a monthly medication--either Heartguard or Interceptor--that is available by preion through a veterinarian. The veterinarian first tests for heartworms and then the preventative medication is started.
Casuse of Heartworms in Dogs
Again, heartworm is spread through contact with mosquitoes so it is outdoor dogs that are the most afflicted by heartworm diseases. Infected mosquitoes bite the dog, but in the process they deposit heartworm larvae into the dog's coat. From there, the larvae tunnels into the dog's skin and grows into the worm-like parasite that they appear to be and they can get rather big; some heartworms have been discovered to be a foot long! They multiply and create more heartworms that live in a dog's blood vessels and they can be there for years, causing extreme problems with blood circulation and the lungs.
The problem with heartworm is that it can get very bad before it ever shows its ugly head to a human owner. This means that your dog could be afflicted with heartworm and you would never know it, perhaps until it is nearly too late for them. Depending on the health of your dog, the number of heartworms, where they have infected and how long they have been there, a dog can be fatally ill with heartworm disease if they are not checked and treated thoroughly. Signs of heartworm disease in dogs include fainting, severe weight loss, heavy or short breathing, loss of appetite or energy, nervousness and coughing. Heart failure is also a sign of heartworm, although it is one of the terminal ones that may contribute to death from these nasty parasites.

Treatment For Heartworms in Dogs
The treatment for heartworms is a drug called Melarsomine, or Immiticide. The Immiticide is given by injection 24 hours apart or one month apart depending on the severity of the case. After your dog receives the injections it will require strict cage rest for 4 - 6 weeks. It is important to follow this rule, it will reduce stress on the heart and lungs while the body is eliminating the worms.
Care Needs
1.When walking your dog in a park, picking up his feces as a standard practice not only prevents soil contamination, but also prevents the spread of many other dog diseases.
2.Regular visits to the vet and stool testing is a great way to prevent dog worms, as well as other illnesses. Twice-yearly worm testing is recommended. Make sure your dog is tested for worms before starting a heartworm preventative.
3.High-risk dogs should be screened more often (check with your vet).
4.Flea control is important because fleas are responsible for the spread of tapeworms.
5.Most puppies find feces quite appetizing. Keep your dog away from feces: his own as well as others. This is the most common form of worm infestation.
6.When cleaning your dog’s area, such as his bed or crate, spray it with a strong saltwater solution and let dry. This aids in the prevention of worms.
7.Before traveling with your dog to obscure destinations, consult your vet of the potential risks to your dog.
8.Avoid exposing your dog to stray animals, birds and dead rodents, which often harbor immature tapeworms that can mature inside your dog.
9.Contact your vet if your dog displays any symptoms after receiving worm medication.
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犬丝虫病的症状、病因、治疗和健康

犬丝虫并非肠道寄生，而是由蚊虫传播并寄生于心脏。狗狗越大、在户外时间越多，越容易受到感染。

症状：包括咳嗽、嗜睡、体重下降和稍微活动即粗喘。每月一次的给药即可预防犬丝虫病—Heartguard（伊维菌素） 或 Interceptor（米尔倍霉素）。经过丝虫化验后就可施行药物预防，一张兽医的处方即可解决问题。

病因

因为丝虫病源于与蚊虫的接触，所以户外活动的狗狗是最容易遭殃的。携带丝虫的蚊虫叮咬了狗狗，于是丝虫幼虫进入到狗狗的毛皮中，由此处钻到皮肤里面，发育成就像“条条”的寄生虫那种样子。而且它们能长得相当的大，有些足足有一尺长！它们在狗狗的血管里生长繁殖，时间可持续数年，并引起严重的血液循环和肺脏疾病。然而问题在变的非常糟糕之前狗狗的主人通常难以察觉。这意味着等到你发现你的狗狗一直在惨遭折磨的时候往往已是为时已晚。如果得不到彻底的诊治，狗狗就会病入膏肓--具体情况取决于狗狗的健康状况、感染丝虫的数量、受累的部位及病程的长短。丝虫病的症状包括昏睡、严重的体重下降、重喘或气促、食欲不振、丧失体力、紧张、咳嗽等等。心力衰竭也是症候之一，而且也是这些龌龊的寄生虫最终害死狗狗的手段之一。

治疗

治疗丝虫病是一种叫做美拉索明或Immiticide的药物，根据病情分24小时或每月注射给药。给药后你必须让狗狗严格休息4到6周。这能够在驱虫期间使狗狗的心脏和肺免受伤害，因此非常重要。

注意事项

1．当你在公园遛狗时，养成随时清理狗便的习惯。不仅能避免污染环境，而且防止很多狗狗疾病的传播。

2．常规带狗狗看兽医化验便便，是预防丝虫病及其他很多疾病的有效手段。推荐一年两次化验，确定狗狗做了丝虫检查再开始预防治疗。

3．高危狗狗需要较频繁的检查（遵医嘱）

4．灭蚤非常重要----跳蚤传播绦虫(很长很长的恶心虫子，人畜共患！！)

5．大多数幼崽狗狗觉得便便很香(狗改不了吃屎？)，别让你的狗狗碰便便，不管是它自己的还是别个的。这是预防寄生虫的最基本原则。

6．打扫狗窝的时候，喷洒一些浓盐水，然后晾干，有助于防止寄生虫。

7．带狗狗出去旅行时，咨询兽医该目的地对狗狗有无风险。

8．不要让你的狗狗接触流浪狗、鸟类、死老鼠，这些经常携带有绦虫的幼虫，能在狗狗身上寄生。

9．狗狗驱虫治疗后有什么症状及时联系兽医。