Joan - yes the test should show the the dog is infected; however, it takes (6 months?-I'll check my facts) - for the eggs to mature in puppies (again I will check these facts-I'm a little rusty- maybe someone else is sure) - so we don't have dogs tested until at least 1 year of age - then if the owner keeps the dog on heartworm preventative all year - we have them do the test every other year after the first negative test.
I understand that in the states with warmer climates where mosquitoes are more prominent, testing may be done more often than what we do it. Lynda "I wish my book of life was written in pencil … There are a few pages I would like to erase" ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joan Croft" <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2012 10:30:23 AM Subject: RE: [Chihuahuas] Chi Growth chart (just for fun)... My vet has Dolly & Desi get the heartworm test once a year as well. Maybe they do that in case there was a lapse (not giving on the same day every month) and the constant protection was not maintained. I have heard that if you give Interceptor and the dog has heartworm infection, that the dog can die or get real ill. Maybe the vets want to be extra sure that the Interceptor is working as it should. Someone else told me that if the heartworms were not mature when the Interceptor started that they could grow and be a problem. But that doesn’t make sense either because the first heartworm test should have taken care of that possibility. From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Lynda Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2012 6:23 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Chi Growth chart (just for fun)... HEY ANN - why does your vet feel it necessary to do a heartworm check every year if your pups are on it all year long? (do you live in a high risk area?) (just curious....I work at a vet's office - as long as your dog is on it year 'round - testing is done every other year on an adult dog at our hospital). I always like to hear the reasons/opinions of other vets and their procedures. Thanks, Lynda "I wish my book of life was written in pencil … There are a few pages I would like to erase" ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ann Banks" <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2012 8:59:58 AM Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Chi Growth chart (just for fun)... What kind of heart worm stuff does she eat? My boys take a pill once every month called Intercepter for heartwormsl and other parasites.They gechecked for heart worms once a year. Ann sent from Ann's IPAD On Jan 18, 2012, at 8:35 PM, " [email protected] " < [email protected] > wrote: Oh no, don't see the bones. Can sure feel them though! I just had her at the vet getting weighed and nails trimmed. I was a little nervous about her slim build, but apparently they didn't. She's getting her heart worm stuff... And had all her shots and worming. Took nearly the whole 6 months for shots and stuff She is good about her shots. Takes her 2 days to eat the heart worm stuff. She isn't fond of it. Her biggest problem is that she doesn't 'lead', but she's great if she does the leading! Ardy <Celtic_Harp.gif> -------Original Message------- From: Peggy & The Girls Date: 1/18/2012 3:56:35 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Chi Growth chart (just for fun)... Ardy, are you saying that you can see the bones on her back? Can you see her hip bones on her back too? You shouldn't be able to see the bones, but just feel them. If that is the case, then she is very underweight. Have you taken a sample of her stool to the Vet and checked for worms? There are worms that they get and you can not see them in the stool, so a fecal test is important. Also, has she been test for Heart Worm? That's a blood test, and it must be done before given heart-worm meds. Since she is a puppy, she is very susceptible to worms. Another thing that could cause underweight is a under active thyroid. I know you want her small, LOL, but I don't think you want bones, LOL! <18294R~11.GIF> -------Original Message------- From: [email protected] Date: 1/18/2012 2:25:34 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Chi Growth chart (just for fun)... Right now she is kind of skinny... Backbone is a ridge. But, she eats all she wants, so maybe that's just her build. I sure am nuts over her! As I think a few of you are nuts over yours!!!! Gosh, now I'm glad to have a short haired dog since I can't think of anything I'd less rather do than trim rear ends! Ardy <Celtic_Harp12.gif> -------Original Message------- From: Pam Dean Date: 1/18/2012 6:19:40 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Chi Growth chart (just for fun)... I dont think she will get much bigger..I have had a few tinies..got to love em..Bino is six years old now and he is pretty consistent with his weight..actually weighing exactly the same for three years now. I would say she will fill in a bit as she matures but probably wont get much over 3 1/2. Of course I am very strict with the food on my dogs..no people food..and measuring quantity. I think it is so sad to see little obese chihuahuas that look like sausages on stubby legs. As a breed they have such beautiful bone structure..shame to cover it with fat rolls. From: " [email protected] " < [email protected] > To: [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2012 1:27 PM Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Chi Growth chart (just for fun)... <Animation22123.gif> Thanks! That sort of gives me an idea... Ardy <Celtic_Harp234.gif> -------Original Message------- From: Lynda Date: 1/17/2012 9:56:21 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Chi Growth chart (just for fun)... nothing scientific - just something fun to look at - contemplate 'how big will my chi be'.... http://lovethechihuahua.com/index.php/chihuahua-dog-breed/chihuahua-puppy-growth-chart Creations By: Kathy Woodcock Made for Ardy Jan 12 <Image61345.jpg>
