Q. Since there are a lot of questions lately that ask about websites to buy puppies (shutter!), sick puppies, and even about Christmas puppies, I thought that I should ask.
What are things you should look for? What are questions you should ask? What do you need to be prepared for when buying a puppy?
What are things you should look for? What are questions you should ask? What do you need to be prepared for when buying a puppy?
A. a. May I visit the kennel and see the dogs?
b. Can you show me the OFA, CERF, thyroid, etc. results?
c. Do you have the sire and/or dam & what are their pedigrees?
d. May I interact with the puppies, so I can do my own evaluation of them?
e. Are you a member of the national breed club?
f. What health guarantees do you make?
g. Under what conditions can I return the puppy?
Equally important are the questions they ask you:
a. How much experience do you have with dogs?
b. What are you looking for in terms of temperament, size, activity level, etc.?
c. What kinds of dogs do you NOT like?
d. Do you have experience with this breed?
e. Where will you keep the dog, what facilities are available for it?
f. If it's a pet quality dog, will you spay/neuter it?
g. Who is your veterinarian?
h. Will you be willing to provide for the dog's exercise and nutritional needs?
i. Will you agree not to rehome the dog without first contacting me?
There are probably some more, but these are the ones that come to mind immediately.
b. Can you show me the OFA, CERF, thyroid, etc. results?
c. Do you have the sire and/or dam & what are their pedigrees?
d. May I interact with the puppies, so I can do my own evaluation of them?
e. Are you a member of the national breed club?
f. What health guarantees do you make?
g. Under what conditions can I return the puppy?
Equally important are the questions they ask you:
a. How much experience do you have with dogs?
b. What are you looking for in terms of temperament, size, activity level, etc.?
c. What kinds of dogs do you NOT like?
d. Do you have experience with this breed?
e. Where will you keep the dog, what facilities are available for it?
f. If it's a pet quality dog, will you spay/neuter it?
g. Who is your veterinarian?
h. Will you be willing to provide for the dog's exercise and nutritional needs?
i. Will you agree not to rehome the dog without first contacting me?
There are probably some more, but these are the ones that come to mind immediately.
What type of veterinarian works of aquatic animals?
Q. I am planning on going to school to be a veterinarian but would love to work on dolphins. whales etc. Does anyone know how to go about a career like that? Thanks
A. To become a Marine Mammal Veterinarian, you need as much experience working with animals, or vets, as you can (marine mammals, if you can. try volunteering at a marine mammal stranding center); go to college to take care of pre-vet requirements; go to vet school (one that at least has a teaching hospital for exotic animals, and/or one that has a residency/internship/externship with marine mammals); after vet school see about an internship, get an advanced degree, or find a job.
I hope the links below will be helpful.
http://www.avma.org/careforanimals/animatedjourneys/aboutvets/education.asp
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/answer?qid=20090712110238AAZWFQB
http://www.avma.org/animal_health/brochures/veterinarian/veterinarian_brochure.asp
http://www.aavmc.org/vmcas/college_requirement.htm
http://www.marinemammalogy.org/
http://www.usc.edu/org/seagrant/pdfs/Guide.pdf
How to become a marine mammal veterinarian:
To become a marine mammal veterinarian, follow the basic curriculum and schooling of other veterinarians, but try to gain practical experience with marine mammals by volunteering at an oceanarium or zoo. A few veterinary schools are developing specialized course work in the area of exotic animal medicine, including marine mammals. For more information, contact the American Veterinary Medical Association and the International Association for Aquatic Animal Medicine.
http://iaaam.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=18
How Do I Get Into Aquatic Animal Medicine?
Advice and words of wisdom compiled and adapted from various responses by various IAAAM Board Members�
Welcome to the wonderful world of aquatic animal medicine! Just by asking your question you have joined a diverse group of people with interests in better understanding and caring for the oceans, lakes, rivers, streams and ponds that cover over 70% of our globe�s surface and the countless creatures that inhabit them. Humankind has left tire tracks on the planet Mars in our search for water- - the most essential nutrient. And the Hubble telescope has given us glimpses of the far reaches of space and time- - but we have yet to visit the deepest realms of the earth�s most precious aquatic environs. So keep asking those questions and enjoy the ride. Even the Hubble has been visited by an IAAAM member - a marine mammal veterinarian turned astronaut. Who knows where the journey may take you?
Unfortunately, there probably is no straight-forward or typical answer to achieving a career in aquatic or marine mammal medicine. First, no veterinary college has a comprehensive program for specializing in aquatic or marine mammal medicine. Most veterinary colleges (which is typically four years of dog, cat, cow, and horse medicine) sometimes have a sprinkling of non-domestic species classes that may include poultry, pet birds, lab animals, pocket pets, amphibians, reptiles, fish and sometimes marine mammals. After graduation the options are numerous, and include additional graduate work in fish or marine mammal medicine, private practice, or even a job at a facility with aquatic animals (though rarely does a new veterinary graduate get this type of position right away).
Another option is to gain a year or two of hands-on private practice, and then apply for one of the internships in aquatic medicine that are available at a variety of facilities across the country. These include internships at places such as the National Aquarium in Baltimore (marine mammal, amphibians and fish), Mystic Aquarium (marine mammal and fish), Florida Aquarium (marine mammal and fish), The California Marine Mammal Center (all marine mammal), Delta Extension and Research Center (mainly catfish), or Prince Edward Island University in Canada (mostly fish and shellfish), etc.
In the mean time, we would suggest that you get as much education and practical experience along the way as possible. This might involve volunteering at aquariums, rehabilitation facilities, research labs, or aquatic animal facilities.
Finally, you may find useful the following publication put out by the U.S. Government (in print and on the Web) which gives lots of information on the future of particular careers and includes salary projections. Keep in mind that there will be listings for generic titles such as marine biologist or veterinarian, but very specific titles are not listed. This resource is usually kept in the Reference collection of all libraries. It's called the "Occupational Outlook Handbook". The Web version (and a quarterly update) is located at http://stats.bls.gov/ocohome.htm)
http://www.marinecareers.net/faqs.html
Q. I am researching a career in marine veterinary medicine. I was wondering if you have any information on this career?
A. The field of marine or aquatic veterinary science is certainly an exciting and growing field! We are in the process of profiling an aquatic vet on our website. Check out the following links to explore more about the field, colleges that offer programs to prepare students for this field, and professional organizations for aquatic veterinarians.
If you wish to do your own web searches, I'm sure you'll find even more sites. Search for veterinary science or aquatic animals science.
Cornell University�s Aquavet Program
zoo.vet.cornell.edu/public/aquavet
Publication: "Strategies for Pursuing a Career in Marine Mammal Science"
http://pegasus.cc.ucf.edu/~smm/strat.htm
Association of Zoos and Aquaria
www.aza.org
University of Maine
www.ume.maine.edu/~animlvet/vetsci.htm
Auburn University
www.vetmed.auburn.edu
Tufts University (listing of cooperative programs in veterinary science)
http://www.tufts.edu/source/gradprog.html#v
University of California, Davis
animalscience.ucdavis.edu
Yale University
info.med.yale.edu/compmed/compmed/
General Info.
netvet.wustl.ed
http://www.seaworld.org/career-resources/info-books/zoo-careers/veterinary-care.htm
http://www.marinemammalcenter.org/juniormembership/focus_marty.html
http://www.musc.edu/mbes/faculty/bossart.html
http://www.marinecareers.net/profile_detail.php?id_prof=73
https://www.vetmed.ufl.edu/extension/aquatic/
https://www.vetmed.ufl.edu/extension/aquatic/education/
http://www.vetmed.ufl.edu/extension/aquatic/events/
http://conference.ifas.ufl.edu/marinemammal/
http://conference.ifas.ufl.edu/ame/seaveti/index.html
http://conference.ifas.ufl.edu/ame/seavet2/
http://www.marvet.org/workshops
http://web.vet.cornell.edu/public/aquavet/
http://www.vetmed.lsu.edu/aquamed.htm
http://www.virmp.org/virmp/searchnew.aspx
http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/vmth/residency_info/mammal.cfm
http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/vmth/residency_info/zoomed.cfm
http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/Clubs/WAAM/externships.html
http://www.seaworld.org/career-resources/externship/index.htm
http://www.vet.ohio-state.edu/1663.htm
http://vetmed.illinois.edu/vcm/zooresid.html
http://www.mysticaquarium.org/research/education
http://marinemammalcenter.org/about_us/internships.asp#externship
http://www.sheddaquarium.org/veterinary_services_internship.html
http://www.fiu.edu/~mmru/AlaskaIntern.htm
http://disney.go.com/disneycareers/internships/wdw/students/roles/animal_programs/animal_programs.html
http://disney.go.com/disneycareers/internships/wdw/students/roles/animal_programs/animal_program_roles/ap_roles.html
http://www.swbg-animals.org/connections/shared-video/on-the-job/index.htm?vID=v3
http://www.spawar.navy.mil/sandiego/technology/mammals/interns.html
http://www.spawar.navy.mil/sandiego/technology/mammals/veterinary.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msb8Iuz19Co
http://www.amazon.com/Handbook-Marine-Mammal-Medicine-Second/dp/0849308399/ref=sr_11_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1224286822&sr=11-1
http://www.marinemammalcenter.org/learning/education/careers/colleges.asp
http://netvet.wustl.edu/vschool.htm#prevet
http://www.advising.ufl.edu/ohlpa/prehealth/resources/experience.html
http://www.umaine.edu/about/academicprograms/natsci.htm
http://animalscience.calpoly.edu/areas_of_study/zoo/index.asp
I hope the links below will be helpful.
http://www.avma.org/careforanimals/animatedjourneys/aboutvets/education.asp
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/answer?qid=20090712110238AAZWFQB
http://www.avma.org/animal_health/brochures/veterinarian/veterinarian_brochure.asp
http://www.aavmc.org/vmcas/college_requirement.htm
http://www.marinemammalogy.org/
http://www.usc.edu/org/seagrant/pdfs/Guide.pdf
How to become a marine mammal veterinarian:
To become a marine mammal veterinarian, follow the basic curriculum and schooling of other veterinarians, but try to gain practical experience with marine mammals by volunteering at an oceanarium or zoo. A few veterinary schools are developing specialized course work in the area of exotic animal medicine, including marine mammals. For more information, contact the American Veterinary Medical Association and the International Association for Aquatic Animal Medicine.
http://iaaam.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=18
How Do I Get Into Aquatic Animal Medicine?
Advice and words of wisdom compiled and adapted from various responses by various IAAAM Board Members�
Welcome to the wonderful world of aquatic animal medicine! Just by asking your question you have joined a diverse group of people with interests in better understanding and caring for the oceans, lakes, rivers, streams and ponds that cover over 70% of our globe�s surface and the countless creatures that inhabit them. Humankind has left tire tracks on the planet Mars in our search for water- - the most essential nutrient. And the Hubble telescope has given us glimpses of the far reaches of space and time- - but we have yet to visit the deepest realms of the earth�s most precious aquatic environs. So keep asking those questions and enjoy the ride. Even the Hubble has been visited by an IAAAM member - a marine mammal veterinarian turned astronaut. Who knows where the journey may take you?
Unfortunately, there probably is no straight-forward or typical answer to achieving a career in aquatic or marine mammal medicine. First, no veterinary college has a comprehensive program for specializing in aquatic or marine mammal medicine. Most veterinary colleges (which is typically four years of dog, cat, cow, and horse medicine) sometimes have a sprinkling of non-domestic species classes that may include poultry, pet birds, lab animals, pocket pets, amphibians, reptiles, fish and sometimes marine mammals. After graduation the options are numerous, and include additional graduate work in fish or marine mammal medicine, private practice, or even a job at a facility with aquatic animals (though rarely does a new veterinary graduate get this type of position right away).
Another option is to gain a year or two of hands-on private practice, and then apply for one of the internships in aquatic medicine that are available at a variety of facilities across the country. These include internships at places such as the National Aquarium in Baltimore (marine mammal, amphibians and fish), Mystic Aquarium (marine mammal and fish), Florida Aquarium (marine mammal and fish), The California Marine Mammal Center (all marine mammal), Delta Extension and Research Center (mainly catfish), or Prince Edward Island University in Canada (mostly fish and shellfish), etc.
In the mean time, we would suggest that you get as much education and practical experience along the way as possible. This might involve volunteering at aquariums, rehabilitation facilities, research labs, or aquatic animal facilities.
Finally, you may find useful the following publication put out by the U.S. Government (in print and on the Web) which gives lots of information on the future of particular careers and includes salary projections. Keep in mind that there will be listings for generic titles such as marine biologist or veterinarian, but very specific titles are not listed. This resource is usually kept in the Reference collection of all libraries. It's called the "Occupational Outlook Handbook". The Web version (and a quarterly update) is located at http://stats.bls.gov/ocohome.htm)
http://www.marinecareers.net/faqs.html
Q. I am researching a career in marine veterinary medicine. I was wondering if you have any information on this career?
A. The field of marine or aquatic veterinary science is certainly an exciting and growing field! We are in the process of profiling an aquatic vet on our website. Check out the following links to explore more about the field, colleges that offer programs to prepare students for this field, and professional organizations for aquatic veterinarians.
If you wish to do your own web searches, I'm sure you'll find even more sites. Search for veterinary science or aquatic animals science.
Cornell University�s Aquavet Program
zoo.vet.cornell.edu/public/aquavet
Publication: "Strategies for Pursuing a Career in Marine Mammal Science"
http://pegasus.cc.ucf.edu/~smm/strat.htm
Association of Zoos and Aquaria
www.aza.org
University of Maine
www.ume.maine.edu/~animlvet/vetsci.htm
Auburn University
www.vetmed.auburn.edu
Tufts University (listing of cooperative programs in veterinary science)
http://www.tufts.edu/source/gradprog.html#v
University of California, Davis
animalscience.ucdavis.edu
Yale University
info.med.yale.edu/compmed/compmed/
General Info.
netvet.wustl.ed
http://www.seaworld.org/career-resources/info-books/zoo-careers/veterinary-care.htm
http://www.marinemammalcenter.org/juniormembership/focus_marty.html
http://www.musc.edu/mbes/faculty/bossart.html
http://www.marinecareers.net/profile_detail.php?id_prof=73
https://www.vetmed.ufl.edu/extension/aquatic/
https://www.vetmed.ufl.edu/extension/aquatic/education/
http://www.vetmed.ufl.edu/extension/aquatic/events/
http://conference.ifas.ufl.edu/marinemammal/
http://conference.ifas.ufl.edu/ame/seaveti/index.html
http://conference.ifas.ufl.edu/ame/seavet2/
http://www.marvet.org/workshops
http://web.vet.cornell.edu/public/aquavet/
http://www.vetmed.lsu.edu/aquamed.htm
http://www.virmp.org/virmp/searchnew.aspx
http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/vmth/residency_info/mammal.cfm
http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/vmth/residency_info/zoomed.cfm
http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/Clubs/WAAM/externships.html
http://www.seaworld.org/career-resources/externship/index.htm
http://www.vet.ohio-state.edu/1663.htm
http://vetmed.illinois.edu/vcm/zooresid.html
http://www.mysticaquarium.org/research/education
http://marinemammalcenter.org/about_us/internships.asp#externship
http://www.sheddaquarium.org/veterinary_services_internship.html
http://www.fiu.edu/~mmru/AlaskaIntern.htm
http://disney.go.com/disneycareers/internships/wdw/students/roles/animal_programs/animal_programs.html
http://disney.go.com/disneycareers/internships/wdw/students/roles/animal_programs/animal_program_roles/ap_roles.html
http://www.swbg-animals.org/connections/shared-video/on-the-job/index.htm?vID=v3
http://www.spawar.navy.mil/sandiego/technology/mammals/interns.html
http://www.spawar.navy.mil/sandiego/technology/mammals/veterinary.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msb8Iuz19Co
http://www.amazon.com/Handbook-Marine-Mammal-Medicine-Second/dp/0849308399/ref=sr_11_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1224286822&sr=11-1
http://www.marinemammalcenter.org/learning/education/careers/colleges.asp
http://netvet.wustl.edu/vschool.htm#prevet
http://www.advising.ufl.edu/ohlpa/prehealth/resources/experience.html
http://www.umaine.edu/about/academicprograms/natsci.htm
http://animalscience.calpoly.edu/areas_of_study/zoo/index.asp
What does a veterinarian do for a daily day and well is it challenging to get in the field?
Q. Also how many years to be a veterinarian and what do you learn what do you reccomend for a college student interested in the field what should i do? Also what do you reccomend me to do like to see magazines or vetenarian books? Is this a stressful job and well are the studies in a vet school hard or heavy to understand? Would you recoomend me study this if i have a bad household and parents fighting alot???
A. First of all, your household has no bearing on your education. If your parents fight a lot, just stay out of it. Go to your room or go outside and hang out with friends.
A veterinarian must finish high school and go to the university. In America, the study is 8 years (4 years at the regular university and 4 years afterwards in veterinary school). In Europe, the study is usually 6 years.
After you finish school, you must pass a board examination in order to get your license to practice veterinary medicine. Usually, you begin by joining a clinic with other veterinarians who will help you if you have any questions. After a few years, you will have a lot of experience and you can start your own clinic.
There are two types of veterinarians - small animal and large animal. Small animals are housepets, including cats, dogs, guinea pigs, hamsters, birds, rabbits, ferrets, etc. Large animals are farm animals, such as sheep, goats, cows, pigs, and horses.
Some veterinarians specialize. For example, a large animal veterinarian might specialize in horses while a small animal veterinarian might decide to specialize in exotic birds.
Is it stressful? Like any profession, there are good days and bad days. Most veterinarians schedule surgery in the morning and then see patients in the afternoon. Small animal veterinarians usually have clinics and pet owners brings their animals to the clinic, so the veterinarian usually doesn't make house calls. But large animal veterinarians are always on the move from one farm to another. Horse veterinarians usually have a clinic where sick horses can get surgery or other care.
If you want t be a veterinarian, then you should pay special attention to science and math.
Another career working with animals is a veterinary assistant. After graduating high school, you apply at a college (university) and you study for 2 or 3 years. A veterinary assistant is a good choice for people who don't want to be at the university for many years. But keep in mind, a veterinarian makes more money. However, a veterinary assistant is still a good job and similar to a veterinarian. You can think of a veterinary assitant like being a nurse. You assist with surgery, take care of the patients, administer medication, and help the doctor.
If you are in America, then as a college student, you should major in biology, animal science, or biochemisty your first four years at the university and then apply to veterinary school (graduate school). If you are in Europe, then you should learn as much biology and chemistry as you can before you apply to the university.
There's lots of interesting books about veterinarians. You can surf the web or visit a university nearby. Go to the academic bookstore and ask the salesperson to give you list of textbooks used in veterinary school. Right now, you might find them difficult to read, but just browse through them at the bookstore to get an idea.
A book you might want to buy is a basic book on animal science. There are books about animal science for high school students and university students. Get a basic book. One that says something like this: INTRODUCTION TO ANIMAL SCIENCE.
Good luck!
A veterinarian must finish high school and go to the university. In America, the study is 8 years (4 years at the regular university and 4 years afterwards in veterinary school). In Europe, the study is usually 6 years.
After you finish school, you must pass a board examination in order to get your license to practice veterinary medicine. Usually, you begin by joining a clinic with other veterinarians who will help you if you have any questions. After a few years, you will have a lot of experience and you can start your own clinic.
There are two types of veterinarians - small animal and large animal. Small animals are housepets, including cats, dogs, guinea pigs, hamsters, birds, rabbits, ferrets, etc. Large animals are farm animals, such as sheep, goats, cows, pigs, and horses.
Some veterinarians specialize. For example, a large animal veterinarian might specialize in horses while a small animal veterinarian might decide to specialize in exotic birds.
Is it stressful? Like any profession, there are good days and bad days. Most veterinarians schedule surgery in the morning and then see patients in the afternoon. Small animal veterinarians usually have clinics and pet owners brings their animals to the clinic, so the veterinarian usually doesn't make house calls. But large animal veterinarians are always on the move from one farm to another. Horse veterinarians usually have a clinic where sick horses can get surgery or other care.
If you want t be a veterinarian, then you should pay special attention to science and math.
Another career working with animals is a veterinary assistant. After graduating high school, you apply at a college (university) and you study for 2 or 3 years. A veterinary assistant is a good choice for people who don't want to be at the university for many years. But keep in mind, a veterinarian makes more money. However, a veterinary assistant is still a good job and similar to a veterinarian. You can think of a veterinary assitant like being a nurse. You assist with surgery, take care of the patients, administer medication, and help the doctor.
If you are in America, then as a college student, you should major in biology, animal science, or biochemisty your first four years at the university and then apply to veterinary school (graduate school). If you are in Europe, then you should learn as much biology and chemistry as you can before you apply to the university.
There's lots of interesting books about veterinarians. You can surf the web or visit a university nearby. Go to the academic bookstore and ask the salesperson to give you list of textbooks used in veterinary school. Right now, you might find them difficult to read, but just browse through them at the bookstore to get an idea.
A book you might want to buy is a basic book on animal science. There are books about animal science for high school students and university students. Get a basic book. One that says something like this: INTRODUCTION TO ANIMAL SCIENCE.
Good luck!
We recently adopted a dog who has heart worms. How long should we worry about the worms killing our new dog?
Q. This little dog is also in bad shape due to his treatment while running loose. He was shot by someone with buckshot or pellets in the rear.
Oh I didn't mean to sugest we didn't get our new little guy treatment for heartworms but they can evidently still kill him even with treatment. I just wanted to know how long until he is in the clear.
Oh I didn't mean to sugest we didn't get our new little guy treatment for heartworms but they can evidently still kill him even with treatment. I just wanted to know how long until he is in the clear.
A. I'm sorry that some people are misreading the question. Just to clear this up,.... you adopted dog A, who has heartworms. He is being treated. You have now adopted Dog B, and you want to know when dog A will stop posing a heartworm risk to dog B? Right?
The only thing you can to to protect dog B is to get him on a preventative Heartworm medication NOW!!
Some more info,....
Heartworms go through several life stages before they become adults infecting the heart of the host animal. The worms require the mosquito as an intermediate stage in order to complete their life cycle. Development in the mosquito is temperature dependent, requiring approximately two weeks of temperature at or above 27 °C (80 °F). Below a threshold temperature of 14 °C (57 °F), development cannot occur, and the cycle will be halted.[8] As a result, transmission is limited to warm months, and duration of the transmission season varies geographically. The period between the initial infection when the dog is bitten by a mosquito and the maturation of the worms into adults living in the heart takes 6 to 7 months in dogs and is known as the "prepatent period".
After infection, the third stage larval heartworms (L3) deposited by the mosquito grow for a week or two and molt to the fourth larval stage (L4) under the skin at the site of the mosquito bite. Then they migrate to the muscles of the chest and abdomen and 45 to 60 days after infection, molt to the fifth stage (L5, immature adult). Between 75 and 120 days after infection these immature heartworms then enter the bloodstream and are carried through the heart to reside in the pulmonary artery. Over the next 3 to 4 months they increase greatly in size. The female adult worms are about 30 cm in length, and males are about 23 cm with a coiled tail.[9] By approximately 6.5 to 7 months after infection, the adult worms have mated and the females begin giving birth to live young, called microfilariae.
The microfilariae circulate in the bloodstream for as long as two years, waiting for the next stage in their life cycle in the gut of a bloodsucking mosquito. When ingested by a mosquito, the microfilariae undergo a series of molts to the infective third larval stage and then migrate to the salivary glands of the mosquito, where they wait to infect another host. The incubation period required to reach the stage where the microfilariae become transmittable to another host can be as little as two weeks or as long as six weeks, depending on the warmth of the climate, and the larval life cycle ceases entirely if the ambient temperature drops below 14° Celsius (57° Fahrenheit).
Prevention of heartworm infection can be obtained through a number of veterinary drugs. The drugs approved for use in the US are ivermectin (sold under the brand name Heartgard and several other generic versions), milbemycin (Interceptor Flavor Tabs and Sentinel Flavor Tabs) and moxidectin (ProHeart) administered as pills or chewable tablets. Moxidectin is also available in both a 6-month and 12-month sustained release injection, ProHeart 6, ProHeart 12, administered by veterinarians. The injectable form of moxidectin was taken off the market in the United States due to safety concerns [14]. ProHeart 6 remains on the market in many other countries including Canada and Japan. Its sister product, ProHeart 12 is used extensively in Australia and Asia as a 12-month injectable preventive. Topical treatments are available as well. Advantage Multi (imidacloprid + moxidectin) Topical Solution, which utilizes moxidectin for control and prevention of roundworms, hookworms, heartworms, whipworms, as well as imidacloprid to kill adult fleas. Selamectin (Revolution), is a topical preventive that is likewise administered monthly and also controls fleas, ticks, and mites.
Preventive drugs are highly effective and when regularly administered will protect more than 99 percent of dogs and cats from heartworm. Most compromises in protection result from failure to properly administer the drugs during seasonal transmission periods.[8] In regions where the temperature is consistently above 14 °C (57 °F) year round, a continuous prevention schedule is recommended.
It has been shown that lapses of up to 4 months between doses of Ivermectin-based products still provides 95% protection from adult worms. This 'safety net' period is called the 'Reach Back Effect'.[15] Annual heartworm testing is highly recommended for pet owners who choose to use minimal dosing schedules.
Heartworm prevention for cats is available as ivermectin (Heartgard for Cats), milbemycin (Interceptor), or the topical selamectin (Revolution for Cats).
The only thing you can to to protect dog B is to get him on a preventative Heartworm medication NOW!!
Some more info,....
Heartworms go through several life stages before they become adults infecting the heart of the host animal. The worms require the mosquito as an intermediate stage in order to complete their life cycle. Development in the mosquito is temperature dependent, requiring approximately two weeks of temperature at or above 27 °C (80 °F). Below a threshold temperature of 14 °C (57 °F), development cannot occur, and the cycle will be halted.[8] As a result, transmission is limited to warm months, and duration of the transmission season varies geographically. The period between the initial infection when the dog is bitten by a mosquito and the maturation of the worms into adults living in the heart takes 6 to 7 months in dogs and is known as the "prepatent period".
After infection, the third stage larval heartworms (L3) deposited by the mosquito grow for a week or two and molt to the fourth larval stage (L4) under the skin at the site of the mosquito bite. Then they migrate to the muscles of the chest and abdomen and 45 to 60 days after infection, molt to the fifth stage (L5, immature adult). Between 75 and 120 days after infection these immature heartworms then enter the bloodstream and are carried through the heart to reside in the pulmonary artery. Over the next 3 to 4 months they increase greatly in size. The female adult worms are about 30 cm in length, and males are about 23 cm with a coiled tail.[9] By approximately 6.5 to 7 months after infection, the adult worms have mated and the females begin giving birth to live young, called microfilariae.
The microfilariae circulate in the bloodstream for as long as two years, waiting for the next stage in their life cycle in the gut of a bloodsucking mosquito. When ingested by a mosquito, the microfilariae undergo a series of molts to the infective third larval stage and then migrate to the salivary glands of the mosquito, where they wait to infect another host. The incubation period required to reach the stage where the microfilariae become transmittable to another host can be as little as two weeks or as long as six weeks, depending on the warmth of the climate, and the larval life cycle ceases entirely if the ambient temperature drops below 14° Celsius (57° Fahrenheit).
Prevention of heartworm infection can be obtained through a number of veterinary drugs. The drugs approved for use in the US are ivermectin (sold under the brand name Heartgard and several other generic versions), milbemycin (Interceptor Flavor Tabs and Sentinel Flavor Tabs) and moxidectin (ProHeart) administered as pills or chewable tablets. Moxidectin is also available in both a 6-month and 12-month sustained release injection, ProHeart 6, ProHeart 12, administered by veterinarians. The injectable form of moxidectin was taken off the market in the United States due to safety concerns [14]. ProHeart 6 remains on the market in many other countries including Canada and Japan. Its sister product, ProHeart 12 is used extensively in Australia and Asia as a 12-month injectable preventive. Topical treatments are available as well. Advantage Multi (imidacloprid + moxidectin) Topical Solution, which utilizes moxidectin for control and prevention of roundworms, hookworms, heartworms, whipworms, as well as imidacloprid to kill adult fleas. Selamectin (Revolution), is a topical preventive that is likewise administered monthly and also controls fleas, ticks, and mites.
Preventive drugs are highly effective and when regularly administered will protect more than 99 percent of dogs and cats from heartworm. Most compromises in protection result from failure to properly administer the drugs during seasonal transmission periods.[8] In regions where the temperature is consistently above 14 °C (57 °F) year round, a continuous prevention schedule is recommended.
It has been shown that lapses of up to 4 months between doses of Ivermectin-based products still provides 95% protection from adult worms. This 'safety net' period is called the 'Reach Back Effect'.[15] Annual heartworm testing is highly recommended for pet owners who choose to use minimal dosing schedules.
Heartworm prevention for cats is available as ivermectin (Heartgard for Cats), milbemycin (Interceptor), or the topical selamectin (Revolution for Cats).
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