VetIQ Reports on Heartworms in Dogs

Heartworms can live for years in a dog and bring about a number of health problems, thus pet owners need to be proactive in protecting their pet, VetIQ announces

VetIQ Reports on Heartworms in Dogs

Eagle, Idaho - May 5, 2017 /MarketersMedia/

Heartworms remain in a dog for five to seven years before dying, and a dog may have anywhere from one to 250 worms simultaneously. The number of worms present is referred to as the worm burden, and the average dog has a worm burden of 15 worms. Heartworms can bring about a number of health conditions, thus pet owners need to be proactive in preventing these pests. VetIQ (http://www.vetiq.com/) offers heartworm prevention methods at affordable prices to help owners protect their animal at all times.

"Pet owners may not realize their dog has an issue, as numerous factors play a role in the development of symptoms. The worm burden is one factor, and the length of time the dog has been infected is another. Furthermore, every dog's body responds differently to these invaders, and the activity level of the dog can affect the visibility of symptoms. Active dogs tend to show symptoms sooner," staff member at VetIQ (vetiq.com) explain.

Heartworm disease has four stages. During the first stage, the dog may exhibit no symptoms or he or she might cough occasionally. As the disease progresses, the dog becomes tired after moderate activity, and the occasional cough may continue or appear. During the third stage, the cough becomes persistent and the dog tires after mild activity. He or she might begin to show signs of heart failure or have trouble breathing. Changes in the heart and lungs may be seen on x-rays at this stage.

"An owner needs to catch the disease at one of the first three stages and earlier is better. If the dog reaches stage four of heartworm disease, often referred to as caval syndrome, his or her life is at risk. The worm burden has become excessive, and blood can no longer flow back to the heart as needed. The worms are blocking this flow of blood, thus surgery will be needed to remove them," the staff goes on to say.

The surgery for caval syndrome is risky. Furthermore, most dogs who have reached this stage die, even with the surgery. Although not all dogs develop this condition, their organs may be damaged, including the liver, kidneys, heart and lungs. As a result, they may end up dying anyway.

"Protect your pet with heartworm medication. This medication should target, prevent and destroy the larvae of heartworms to prevent the infection from occurring in the first place. This is only one way to keep pets happy and healthy for life. VetIQ offers a number of other products to help pet owners keep their furry friends safe. Visit the site today to learn about these products," the staff states.

About VetIQ:

VetIQ provides quality medication and supplements for pets at affordable prices. In addition, the site strives to provide the best information possible to allow pet owners to make informed decisions concerning their furry friends. Every product comes with information relevant to the particular health need, and consumers may call or email the company to have any questions or concerns addressed. State-of-the-art facilities and technologies are used in the making of these products, with many new products currently in development. The company remains committed to the highest standards of product quality and safety at all manufacturing sites. They cooperate with technical and regulatory authorities in every stage of the production process and require strict adherence to health, safety, quality control, environmental protection and regulatory compliance procedures.

Contact Info:
Name: Staff
Organization: VetIQ
Address: Eagle, Idaho 83616
Phone: 1-888-843-2956

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