Rescused a Golden Doodle, found out she has heartworms. Vet required 6 months of preventative treatments before the actual HW treatment. But now says because it's not winter, he won't do it.
I found a product called HWF Clean Heart. Reviews say it's like a detox for the cardiovascular system. Anybody use this all natural protocol before? Any luck removing HW from your furbabe?
Find a new vet, they trying to fleece you. . Last dog we rescued had the "rapid" wormer. Poor thing was awful sick for 2 days. Now shes running around the yard. We were "gifted" a lab (ish) female once and she needed 3 treatments. Im wondering if ivermectin would work? It is a dewormer
Hmmm...I've got Ivermectin on hand. I've never heard of the rapid wormer either. Thanks!
Just careful dosing.
Please work with an integrative/alternative veterinarian. This is not for the amateur. A lot of things can go wrong.
I think heartworm treatment is a case of the cure making the recipient feel pretty awful and this may be the toxic die-off of the parasite. So what I would research is, what could be a more measured die off, that maybe takes a bit longer but that is not as overwhelming. The choice of parasite killer is a sigbificant one, and if ivermectin would kill heartworms, I'd be less scared of it and maybe a lower dose for longer? These are what I would want to know first off. We don't have heartworms where I live, and none of my dogs have ever had them. If we had them here I know I'd be very apprehensive too. Best of luck and luv to your doodle!
Ivermectin does kill heartworms, read the label. You’re being over charged for your pets but can buy it for a fraction of the cost for livestock. It’s all the in the dosage amount. Most dog breeders know this and save their $$ using horse version.
But an active infection is a dangerous issue and you need to find a wholistic vet to guide you through it, regardless of what method you use.
I give my dog ivermectin paste.
Some relatives' dogs had heartworms a while back, it was an expensive, touchy and long - but ultimately successful - treatment. I would definitely get a second opinion if you can.
Never heard of that product, will be watching this post to see what others say - good luck with your pup ❤️
Also, winter is just around the corner...
Thank you.
Heartgard, upper left corner of their site
Is that Big Mike?