I fell in love with a 2 yr old Boxer that is heartworm positive. The rescue place said I can still adopt as long as I keep her activity level down. I don't have any experience with heartworms. Can anyone advise?
Is it okay to adopt her now? Should I let the foster home keep her until she's done? How long should it take to complete the treatment?
I guess I'm a bit nervous to take it on, not knowing what all it entails and we have a dog and two boys. Does this make a difference? When the worms, die, do they come out of the feces? Where do they go? I've read several articles online, but none mention that.
What are the long term complications if any for a dog that has been HW positive? Sorry for all the questions, I just want to know what we're getting into ahead of time.
Thanks in advance to your response. I really don't want to pass this pup up!
Kelly
Is it okay to adopt her now? Should I let the foster home keep her until she's done? How long should it take to complete the treatment?
I guess I'm a bit nervous to take it on, not knowing what all it entails and we have a dog and two boys. Does this make a difference? When the worms, die, do they come out of the feces? Where do they go? I've read several articles online, but none mention that.
What are the long term complications if any for a dog that has been HW positive? Sorry for all the questions, I just want to know what we're getting into ahead of time.
Thanks in advance to your response. I really don't want to pass this pup up!
Kelly