Animals
Tuiren goes in for her 2nd Heartworm Treatment Today. Please purr for her.
This is what will happen April 15th - she will get a complete physical examination, the administration of the first Immiticide Injection (It is a deep intramuscular injection into the lumbar muscles so IT HURTS. Mild swelling and some soreness at the injection site may occur for a few days) and Prednisone will be prescribed. A complete blood count, laboratory panel and a thoracic radiograph will be preformed. she will be observed throughout the day. She can either stay overnight or we can bring her home. We will probably bring her home as we thinks she will feel safer and less stressed here. She will have to go back the next day, and the physical examination will be repeated.
The most critical period is the first few weeks after the adulticidal treatments. During this time the heartworms are dying and there is a great risk of pulmonary emboli (blood clots) forming. The dead worms must be absorbed by the body. Tuiren's activity will be SEVERELY RESTRICTED DURING THIS 60 DAY PERIOD.
We will keep you updated. But we want to remind everyone PLEASE USE HEARTWORM PREVENTION. THE TREATMENT FOR DOGS IS VERY PAINFUL AND THERE IS NO GUARANTEE THE DOG WILL SURVIVE AND THERE IS NO TREATMENT FOR CATS.
- Tuiren Tuesday
We always say we are going to take part in Blog the Change for Animals, and then we always miss it. But really shouldn't it be an everyday thing. I guesses I could wait for the next Blog the Change, October 15th to write this post but...
- Tuiren Tuesday
Fenris and I are hanging out in the backyard enjoying the sunshine and discussing life. We are very sads, a doggie friend of ours Belle has heartworms. Her purrson is going to have her PTS instead of getting treatment for her. This is so heartbreaking...
- Words On Wednesday ~ How Y/d Works And Other Facts About Hyperthyroidism
Some of my friends have asked about my y/d diet so I thoughts I would try to explain. At this time only ONE company makes y/d food and that is Hills Science Diet. I will not touch the dry but will eat the canned. But I do get tired of eating the same...
- Haven (photo Hunt And Vbp)
HAVEN (VBP) - That was a big word for a little doggie like me, after all I am only ONE. So I looked it up in the dictionary. This is what it said.......... NounA place of safety or refuge.I have found a HAVEN (VBP) here with my new family. I am...
- Scylla Sunday
I overheard Mommy making an appointment with the veterinarian for first thing Monday morning so I am looking for a good hidey hole. I am sure she will never be able to find me here. Now let me just get nice and comfy. Socks, What do...
Animals
Tuiren Day
Tuiren goes in for her 2nd Heartworm Treatment Today. Please purr for her.
This is what will happen April 15th - she will get a complete physical examination, the administration of the first Immiticide Injection (It is a deep intramuscular injection into the lumbar muscles so IT HURTS. Mild swelling and some soreness at the injection site may occur for a few days) and Prednisone will be prescribed. A complete blood count, laboratory panel and a thoracic radiograph will be preformed. she will be observed throughout the day. She can either stay overnight or we can bring her home. We will probably bring her home as we thinks she will feel safer and less stressed here. She will have to go back the next day, and the physical examination will be repeated.
The most critical period is the first few weeks after the adulticidal treatments. During this time the heartworms are dying and there is a great risk of pulmonary emboli (blood clots) forming. The dead worms must be absorbed by the body. Tuiren's activity will be SEVERELY RESTRICTED DURING THIS 60 DAY PERIOD.
We will keep you updated. But we want to remind everyone PLEASE USE HEARTWORM PREVENTION. THE TREATMENT FOR DOGS IS VERY PAINFUL AND THERE IS NO GUARANTEE THE DOG WILL SURVIVE AND THERE IS NO TREATMENT FOR CATS.
- Tuiren Tuesday
We always say we are going to take part in Blog the Change for Animals, and then we always miss it. But really shouldn't it be an everyday thing. I guesses I could wait for the next Blog the Change, October 15th to write this post but...
- Tuiren Tuesday
Fenris and I are hanging out in the backyard enjoying the sunshine and discussing life. We are very sads, a doggie friend of ours Belle has heartworms. Her purrson is going to have her PTS instead of getting treatment for her. This is so heartbreaking...
- Words On Wednesday ~ How Y/d Works And Other Facts About Hyperthyroidism
Some of my friends have asked about my y/d diet so I thoughts I would try to explain. At this time only ONE company makes y/d food and that is Hills Science Diet. I will not touch the dry but will eat the canned. But I do get tired of eating the same...
- Haven (photo Hunt And Vbp)
HAVEN (VBP) - That was a big word for a little doggie like me, after all I am only ONE. So I looked it up in the dictionary. This is what it said.......... NounA place of safety or refuge.I have found a HAVEN (VBP) here with my new family. I am...
- Scylla Sunday
I overheard Mommy making an appointment with the veterinarian for first thing Monday morning so I am looking for a good hidey hole. I am sure she will never be able to find me here. Now let me just get nice and comfy. Socks, What do...