Home » Video » ...

Miniature dachshund symptoms Videos

Dog Heartworms - Heartworms in Dogs

more info at: //www.doghealthproblemsadvice.com - Sam Meisler DVM, a small animal veterinarian, discusses Dog Heartworm Disease - how to treat and ...

User Comments

ElfGirl15 commented on 24 Jul 2012

Hi there so I have a cairn terrier, she's 4 years old. Last Friday we had to put our chihuahua down since he was having heart failure and we caught it 2 late, my concern is that he actually had worms. I'm worried that MY dog, the cairn may have them, at night before bed she will just lay there and heavily pant, to the point that it shakes the bed, she has been over eating as of late and drinking a lot of water as of today. She's not losing weight, but I'm worried that maybe it's bloating inst

Sam Meisler commented on 24 May 2011

@EGMAG Actually, the heartworm adulticide we use (Immiticide) has a much safer window than the previous adulticide that we used back in the 80s and earlier. In fact, I have never ever lost a heartworm positive dog to immiticide nor caparsolate toxicity (in 20 years of practice). Pure arsenic is toxic to most animals but immiticide while considered an arsenical is not the same thing. I appreciate the comment. Comments such as these allow one to dispel myths that are brought up. Thanks, Dr Sam

Sam Meisler commented on 27 Sep 2010

For a moment, I thought it would be better to delete this post but then I thought it is too important to not address. If you have a dog that tests positive for heartworms and your vet tells you he is going to die, and then he lives for years and years without treatment, you too might think your vet is a liar. The thing is that it is possible that a dog only have 6-10 worms on board, test positive and not die. This is not the usual case and most dogs have 50-100 worms and die untreated. Sam

etexman020202 commented on 18 Nov 2012

the vet started my dog on heartgard a few weeks ago after a diagnosis and severe wheezing cough. Her coughing subsided for a short time but is now back with a increased severity. The vet wasn't too concerned iniitally about her coughing as he was more concerned with the heartworms themselves. Am I wrong to wait with her cough like this? the weather is really cold now and that has seemed to exacerbate the problem.

code9146 commented on 04 Jun 2011

Hi. My dog is a labrador aged 13. Recently, he's been making haking noises almost as if he wants to be sick. Im also unsure whether his lack of energy and general 'laziness' is due to his old age or perhaps heartworms. Being a typical labrador, he still loves his food and has never lost his appetite. if he does have heartworms, generally, do older dogs have a high success rate regarding treatment? Thanks

jena coolool commented on 18 Jul 2011

hi, i was wondering i have a belgian malinois that is starting the heartworm treatment. I was wondering how worried i should be considering we are going to be adopting him soon, should we be looking for more current vet bills? Will he be more prone? Will his heart be affected forever once the worms are decomposing? Please, please help with this :/

Sam Meisler commented on 24 Oct 2011

@TheBrindleBoxer It is definitely possible for your dog to have been infected with heartworms with a 2-3 month gap. Ivermectin (Heartgard or Iverhart) is the best one to use immediately after a gap and then monthly for the next 12 months. It has the best "reachback" and will make it less likely for your dog to get heartworms. Thanks, Sam

yoyorsp commented on 29 May 2013

Hello Doctor! I wanted to know if dogs in Central America are also at risk of getting heartworms. I honestly haven't heard of heartworms in Central America before but I am not a vet. So I was wondering, my dog has had a dry cough for some years now when he gets excited and he is very active and no weight loss... so i was just wondering

watchensee commented on 13 Jul 2013

If you give your dog only half the medicine instead of the full dose, is it still enough to combat the heartworm? My dog is a 4 and a half pound papillon, and the heartworm medicine makes her sick. I actually have to give her a perscription antivomit medicine along with the heartworm medicine. it works she doesn't vomit the next day.

Sam Meisler commented on 08 Oct 2012

As far as we know, people do not get a full blown heartworm infection. Very rarely, what is called a "coin" lesion will show up on a chest xray in the lungs. This is a larva that has been walled off. Unfortunately, often one has to do an invasive lung biopsy to prove that it is just a dead larva.

Humberto Martinez commented on 27 Sep 2010

Vets are lying people,my dog has heartworms and and he's 13 years old!They're not dangerous,unless your dog has a VERY VERY WEAK immune system.Almost every dog can get it.It's kinda impossible to not get them if you live near mosquitos.And the heartworm treatment is expensive and dangerous.

Sam Meisler commented on 10 Nov 2009

As far as I know, we do not get heartworm disease. Larva can be injected into our bodies by mosquitoes, however, and sometimes they form what are called "coin" lesions in our lungs which mimic cancer. One then has to undergo an invasive biopsy just to know that it is not cancer. Thanks, Sam

Sam Meisler commented on 09 Nov 2009

Heartworm disease is definitely worth treating because the prognosis can be very good. Xrays of the chest are the best way to see the severity of the disease. And most of the time, after treatment there are no long lasting effects once you get out 60 days.

TheBrindleBoxer commented on 24 Oct 2011

If you are giving your dog preventative treatment monthly, then miss 2 - 3 months, then restart the treatment, is your dog in the clear? Or is it possible that your dog could've become infected within the 2 - 3 month lapse in treatment?

EGMAG commented on 24 May 2011

@digitchaser TRY different forms of warm herbal teabags compresses daily over doggies eye. Intermittent salves around the eye like hydro cortisone, menthol etc.do not get into the eyes; also will heal and kill off bacteria and larvae.

StinkyGreenBud commented on 10 Jul 2010

Man just found out my dog has heartworms and the vet telling me about the treatment and 80% of survival...But he has acute heartworm disease so survival could be better? Since there isn't many worms in his heart and all.

EGMAG commented on 24 May 2011

@muntu1221 I thinks its like cancer . Most people can leave a lump alone and continue to live healthy and happy lives. with treatments they die much quicker. Insurance has given doctors a reason to be greedy.

muntu1221 commented on 26 Feb 2011

I'm still crying because my dog is getting weaker from heart worms. The vet said to get her weight up before they give her shots, but she's not getting heavier. Please tell me what I should do.

digitchaser commented on 26 Sep 2010

My white Siberian Husky has a patch on top of his eye with no hair growing but the skin there looks, to me, larvae eating its way into my dogs bloodstream. Is it ok if I just wash that off?

angrybirds957 commented on 03 Dec 2011

My Cocker Spaniel has heart worms. He doesn't run anymore. He lost a lot of weight. Did I take him to the vet on time? Please reply!!! I took him to the vet today btw

LuisMThePeruvian commented on 09 Jun 2012

My German Shepherd has and in the blood tests says its positive my dog has a adult heartworms and now all i have to do is giving the medicine and i hope all is well.

Symptom for trachea collapse in small breed dog-Honking cough

Honking cough - Symptom of trachea collapse in the dogs, specially small breed ones.

Dachshund puppies playing with monkey

THANK YOU SO MUCH ! If you like this VIDEO : Please don't forget LIKE,SHARE,COMMENT and SUBSCRIBE Like us on Facebook ...

User Comments

Ice Queen commented on 19 Apr 2016

They are both so cute and loving.

Hunter Foster commented on 25 Apr 2016

cute and sweet

Errol The Dachshund - Errol gets laryngitis

Dachshund with collapsing trachea

Our dachshund Booger has recently been diagnosed with a collapsing trachea. I've done a lot of research on it and put this here in case others are wondering ...

User Comments

Jasmine Bramwell commented on 02 Mar 2012

There is another video that sounds more like what my dog was doing the other night. It scared me really bad. It sounded like she was fighting to breath. She was standing up in a kind of in a shocked pose. She either couldn't breath or something was caught at the back of the throat. I was too disoriented and shocked to grab my phone to record, but if we experience it again; I will try to do so. Spoke w/my vet & she mentioned it could be a collasped trachea. I have VPI pet insurance coverage. GL

JoBeth70 commented on 01 May 2011

I don't have any experience with pet insurance. I hope your dog is ok. Booger is doing alright. The coughing is fairly well controlled with prednisone every other day now. I hate to keep him on it but don't really have a choice. His last x-ray was much improved. He feels fine and plays like his normal crazy self. It's so hard to watch him cough though, I know it scares him. And thanks mikaltch. :)

sue carney commented on 13 Apr 2013

My little Pom, Jimi, was diagnosed yesterday, X-rays show a collapsing trachea. He was making a honking cough as if he was trying to expel something stuck in the back of his throat. He is on a diet, and a gentle fitness regime, but I am going to wait on the steroid medication. My vet said being a few pounds overweight was probably the biggest aggravator. Wish us luck!

Mary Coleen (コリーンさん) commented on 30 May 2014

My chihuahua have this too. The first time I heard her done it, I was scared and It was gone for seconds. We didn't had her check up on a vet ever since. Since we thought it was maybe her nature. Then her puppies had this too after maybe a month after they're born. Then I saw this video today. I'll try to talk it with my parents and go to a vet. :D

bambina320 commented on 14 Apr 2011

my dog has a werid couch kinda sounds like honking or like a goose sound. we are very worried. we are taking him to the vet soon. i hope its nothing serious. i dont know how we will be able to pay for any expensive treatment. my mom and i get ssi and so economically we arent prepared. is there any type of insurrance for dogs? that anybody knows of?

SOADer pope Tankalakiodadyan commented on 03 Nov 2012

My dog does the same thing and it can be pretty scary! We've not got a diagnosis yet but he's a terrier and I know it is most common in terriers (although he is not a toy breed). What I do to help him is stroke his throat as if i'm trying to get him to swallow something and he seems to stop making the choking noises after a little while. :)

JoBeth70 commented on 16 Nov 2014

Steroids can help some to reduce swelling. We also use strong cough suppressants to decrease irritation. I don't think anything does a great job. Booger is hanging in there though still ruling the roost after several years.

mikaltch commented on 04 Apr 2011

Thanks for the upload. I've just had a lecture on tracheal collapse and I was trying to find a video of what a honking cough would sound like so i could be familiar. Wish Booger all the best and may he get better

Matt Davis commented on 04 Jul 2013

This is hard to watch. My Weener dog had it for months..til she just couldn't handle it anymore and she died in my arms...saddest thing I ever had to do. I had her for 14 years.

sue carney commented on 13 Apr 2013

My vet said to just try to calm Jimi down when he gets excited, so, like you...I stroke his throat until he can breathe again.

bambina320 commented on 01 Oct 2011

@realityofsorrow my dog died sep 2 2011 :'( im mis him sooooo much i had him for 13 years.

realityofsorrow commented on 22 Sep 2011

@bambina320 Honking Like a Goose is a Collasping Trachea...

Link for boards:

Link for your site:

Current link: