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Best method of heartworm treatment...?

Published on: September 10, 2026 • By: leas.paladin ยท In Forum: Dogs
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leas.paladin
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September 10, 2026 at 05:49pm
My newest family addition (adopting) is a 57lb, mixed breed (she shares a lot of physical characteristics with the 'working' breeds, and has a pretty high 'prey drive' for the smaller animals/rodents), approximately 3 years old- with a recent heartworm test indicator of 2+... To give her the best quality of life and the longest possible life, what treatment method would be best: 'slow kill' or 'fast kill'? My brain is reeling right now as we JUST had her splint removed (12+ weeks) from a severe humorous fracture (hit by a car- I found her crying, and my household has grown by one ever since)... ???
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elaborateq
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October 19, 2026 at 09:59am
I'm so sorry your new girl has been through so much already. With her age, breed mix, and high prey drive, I'd want to focus on both her quality of life and what will be safest for the other animals in your household. I'd recommend discussing the options with your vet, including how each treatment could affect her comfort, lifespan, and daily care needs. Given everything she's already overcome, it's understandable that this decision feels overwhelming. Wishing you both the best.
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elaborateq
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October 19, 2026 at 10:00am
You've already done so much for her, and it's clear you want to make the best decision for her future. I'd ask your vet about the likely progression with each option, how comfortable she would remain, and whether either treatment would affect her quality of life more than the other. Getting a second opinion from a vet experienced with this condition might also help you feel more confident about the decision [url=https://fnaffree.io]fnaf[/url]
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October 19, 2026 at 10:00am
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