Well I got the dogs shots. They ended up not being able to get the 3 year, since this is their first rabies shot, and they need the smaller dosage once to work as a booster.
Now for the bad news.
Juno the one year old puppy tested positive for heartworms. I don't even know how that is possible. 6 months ago would have been winter, which means she must have caught it when she was a tiny little puppy.
The vet says it is going to cost a minimum of $500. But the main problem is that she needs to be kept calm and quiet for up to 6 weeks after treatment. Yeah right. If she even sees you she is jumping up and down, running in circles, barking, etc. Walking on a leash is no better. She does not hold still ever. Not for petting, not for brushing. She is a huge bundle of energy.
I have no idea how it is going to be possible to get her down. I'm guessing I will have to purchase a crate that is too short for her to jump. And she is probably going to have to be sedated for a month. I'll talk to the vet about options.
So upset. We still have a $1,000 check coming soon. So I will be using that for vet bills, and either the fence or paying for the goats I reserved.
The gun is no longer a priority at this time.
Scary News
May 4th, 2015 at 01:13 pm
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If anything, maybe it will teach her some manners. Hopefully.
Anyone else heard of a 1 year old with heartworms? That is so strange to me.
I've contacted the vet, and am waiting for a call back.
May 4th, 2015 at 03:59 pm 1430755156
http://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/exltra-large-wire-kennel/600007494361
Buying a used kennel from Facebook sell page or re-seller could be an option. They are useful for transporting animals
May 4th, 2015 at 04:54 pm 1430758466
Yes she would need to be kept still in a kennel, and it will need to be the largest they make. lol.
Hoping I can borrow one, or find a used one.
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May 5th, 2015 at 02:19 pm 1430835592
Husband and I have decided to retest her before treatment starts, just to make sure. If she happens to come back negative, we will retest the other dog.
May 5th, 2015 at 06:37 pm 1430851022
You can also request sedation medication to help keep her calmmed down. I know not ideal to keep your dog drugged up, but you gotta do what you gotta do.
Good thing is you caught this early.
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