heartworm treatment

[Nolacycling 893]

Just took in a dog off the street and in the course of getting its shots and tests it was revealed that she has heartworms. I'm dealing with a animal shelter and their quote for treatment was $425. That's not going to break the bank, but does anyone have a cheaper solution? 

[Archer 474]

 

 

In all seriousness I have not had to deal with heart worms but have spent a fortune on infections the past 18 months. Good on you for taking him in 

Edited March 21, 2019 by Archer

[Deej 76941]

$425 isn't that much. Cheaper than I thought it would be. 

[Bigpoppapump 532]

Is it slow kill or fast kill?  Slow being antibiotics for a long duration, fast being the injections for a couple months where the dog can't be active at all.  We've done both multiple times and that isn't a terrible price either way.

[Lobwedgephil 1139]

Sounds reasonable to me honestly. Sucks though. 

[orange dream 1256]

We adopted a golden retriever a few years back and found out it had worms a few months later.  We ended up paying more than you mentioned.  I can't remember exact amount but I am thinking 600-800 range.  Biggest hassle was there is a window of the treatment where you are supposed to keep the dog calm ( no running / jumping, etc.) so that the worms don't dislodge and cause a stroke or something like that.    3 or 4 years post treatment now and all is A-OK.

Good luck!!

[Born a Longhorn 13]

I believe my wife paid $1000+ for treatment for her "heartworm-light" schnauzer terrier a few years ago. Sounds like you're getting a deal.

[InkaUtexas 26141]

44 minutes ago, Born a Longhorn said:

I believe my wife paid $1000+ for treatment for her "heartworm-light" schnauzer terrier a few years ago. Sounds like you're getting a deal.

He is. Last round I paid for was about 600. 

 

And your wife spent the cash on other shit. 

[Born a Longhorn 13]

1 hour ago, InkaUtexas said:

And your wife spent the cash on other shit. 

Before I met her... and I don't want to know.