Traveler has heartworms.

[ilikedogs]

My dog has what you never think to be inside a dog.............Heartworms!
No one ever thinks that anything like heartworms will get insidetheir dog. This is Travelers third shot for Heartworms. He has been in a lot of pain.
any help?

[poofy]

Im very sorry about that and hope he gets well soon , that is something to always ck with your vet about before it can happen..why in pain..The shots??

[.sarah]

Aw, poor boy. Hope you aren't letting him exercise. If his heart rate gets up it could be deadly. ANY dog can get heartworms! Put him on a monthly heartworm medication for the rest of his life. It's much cheaper and safer than paying for heartworm treatment.