is there a veterinarian in the house? UPDATE

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - is there a veterinarian in the house? UPDATE (Page 1 of 2)

Posted: 3/22/2002 5:56:37 AM EDT

i have a stray dog that has been camped at my house for a few months. I had found him a home pending we got his balls clipped.

i took him in yesterday and find out he has heartworms. The vet wants 385.00 to treat. I looked up the treatment oline and found the shot and followup runs less than 5.00 for the drugs. WTF does the other 380.00 for treatment come in? Is there anything taht can be done less expensive how long does it take for hart worms to kill a dog.

He is a mutt and a really cool dog that deserves a good home and a chance at life.

thanks
mike

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Posted: 3/22/2002 6:05:12 AM EDT

[#1]

Heartworms are nasty, their like thick spaghetti that clutter the dog's heart. The heart will actually enlarge to gross proportions in order to try to keep pumping.

It is a horrible death. I don't think it takes that long, months mayebe.

Posted: 3/22/2002 6:28:43 AM EDT

[#2]

That price sounds about right. My wife is taking a stray she found down to the vet today for heartworm treatment and it is going to cost $285. Had a german sheperd in the past that cost over $400. I think it is based on the weight of the dog.

My understanding is they first have to kill the heartworms with a shot of some type of arsenic derivative. Apparently, this gets into the bloodstream and kills the worms. Then you have to follow up and give the dog monthly pills that cost about $5 a pill.

It's expensive being an dog lover.

Posted: 3/22/2002 7:12:08 AM EDT

[#3]

Beer Slayer;
You might try this guy.

Dr. Gerald Wessner
Holistic Vet Clinic
14402 S Hwy 475
Summerfield, FL 34491
[email protected]
Phone: 352-245-2025
Fax: 352-245-3360

I have heard he has been somewhat successful with treating heartworms using a solution called "Paratox" which is, supposedly, some sort of natural anti-toxin. This is strictly heresay as I have had no dealings with him at all. I have also heard of some treating heartworms with Black Walnut oil, but some of the "Holistic" folks can be pretty dingy at times.

If this does not look feasible, here is another suggestion: If you will swear this dog in as an official member of the Vast Right-Wing Conspiracy, and keep us updated on his progress, I'll contribute $5 toward his treatment. (Can't offer to take him myself...have two already)

I don't know if a fund drive is allowed on this site or not, but with almost 20,000 members I would think there are enough of us softies out here to get his treatment paid for pretty quickly at, say, $5 a pop.

Heartworms are a terrible death...I know...I had one of my dogs years back die in my arms while spitting blood...NOT a pretty sight!

Posted: 3/22/2002 9:56:39 AM EDT

[#4]

If needed I will also contribute to the medical care.

Posted: 3/22/2002 10:25:14 AM EDT

[#5]

Count me in on the fund if one is set-up.

Posted: 3/22/2002 11:04:06 AM EDT

[#6]

I'll kick in $5 as well.

Posted: 3/22/2002 11:27:37 AM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:
If you swear this dog is an official member of the Vast Right-Wing Conspiracy, and keep us updated on his progress, I'll contribute $5 toward his treatment. (Can't offer to take him myself...have two already)

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Dang it, I'm turning into such a softy in my old(er) age!!!

I'm in for 5 bones

Posted: 3/22/2002 12:22:21 PM EDT

[#8]

you guys are the best!!

As much as i would like to accept funds for rocky i just can't bring myself to do it. I will just scrimp for a few months until i get the money. I will give the vet in florida a call see what he has to say.

THANKS!!!!!!!!

Posted: 3/22/2002 1:05:11 PM EDT

[#9]

Slayer,

I bought a motorcycle from a guy in Nashville last month.
To make a long story short, his wife is an animal rights nut and the day I met them she was running a "rescue mission" for a couple dogs that had been adopted by someone in NY.
I don't know if they would be interested, but they have the funds (he's an MD).

If nothing else pans out, let me know and I'll call them to see if they are interested in him.

Good luck!

Posted: 3/22/2002 1:08:10 PM EDT

[#10]

My wife is a DVM. If you're active duty / retired / military dependant and in NC she can help.

Posted: 3/22/2002 4:18:28 PM EDT

[#11]

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My wife is a DVM. If you're active duty / retired / military dependant and in NC she can help.

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nope in alabama former army grunt. Just out of curiosity does she know anything about that paratox treatment that ikor mentioned? I tried to email that vet but his email address was dead.

Posted: 3/22/2002 5:33:57 PM EDT

[#12]

Do not wait on this treatment.

Please let us help.

I just got bad news back from the vet today and don't want you to have to get that. (Heartworms are bad enough news -- you may not have a few months to save up the money, seriously.)

Eventually I will need your help, but will in all likelihood say that I don't need it. Even if it's not needed, it's good to have. So make me accept it just like we're doing to you.

Particularly in your case, where you're doing a favor for homeless dog. We're not necessarily doing [i]you[/i] a favor, but are helping in your rescue effort for this dog.

We prolly wouldn't even mind if you kept him and gave him a good home....

I think I can do paypal, otherwise give me an address and you'll get $5 (maybe $10 or $20) in the mail.

Please let us help this pup. There's enough pain and suffering that goes on with pets that are well fed and cared for. I know, and have had a very emotional week.

And thank [i]you[/i] for helping him.

So what's your PO box?

Posted: 3/22/2002 5:44:04 PM EDT

[#13]

corey,

thanks. if you truly feel the need to help our rocky my paypal is at [email protected]. thanks guys i know he appreciates it. please don't feel like you have too but it's nice to know you guys not only back our members but homeless pups as well. I'll try to get you guys a pic of him with my ar's.

mike

Posted: 3/22/2002 6:21:17 PM EDT

[#14]

here ya go an official assualt puppy.

[img]www.ar15.com/members/albums/The%5FBeer%5FSlayer%2FROCKY%2EJPG[/img]

mike

Posted: 3/22/2002 7:06:18 PM EDT

[#15]

As the designated "good home", I'm in as well!!! Seriously, Mike and I really appreciate what y'all are puttin' forth. This was an added expense that neither one of us was counting on, and to give "Bullet" a good home is a noble cause indeed. My other one dog is lonely! We'll leave this "open" for one week to get responses if any more care to help, then off to the vet he goes, I don't want to prolong this. Once again, thanks, and this proves once again that this is THE FINEST web community out there, bar none!!!

Posted: 3/22/2002 7:19:05 PM EDT

[#16]

Hey beer slayer, I'd be glad to help, but I'm computer stooopid, and have no friggin idea what paypal is or how it works...but I ain't all bad, I love dogs. I'm gonna give you a link to a vet supply catalog where my daughter works. It's the largest in the USA. They supplied all the doggie boots for the search and rescue dogs at the WTC. She gets 25% off, so if there's any meds in there that you need, I can get them for you, provided you can supply a prescription if it's required. It sounds like the meds aren't the exspensive part, though. Here's the link: [url]http://www.drsfostersmith.com/[/url]

Posted: 3/22/2002 7:28:58 PM EDT

[#17]

[b][blue]Paypal sent!![/blue][/b]

Posted: 3/23/2002 5:04:51 AM EDT

[#18]

BTT

Posted: 3/23/2002 5:39:27 AM EDT

[#19]

I'll chip in too. That's a cool looking dog, you ought to keep him. Shane

Posted: 3/23/2002 5:46:46 AM EDT

[#20]

aw hell paypal sent.

Posted: 3/23/2002 7:28:58 AM EDT

[#21]

thanks guys. your helping out a great dog!!

mike

Posted: 3/23/2002 7:37:54 AM EDT

[#22]

Paypal sent.

Posted: 3/23/2002 7:48:25 AM EDT

[#23]

I'm in!! Sent $5.00 via Paypal.[beer]

Posted: 3/23/2002 7:59:59 AM EDT

[#24]

5 bucks sent via paypal.

-T.

Posted: 3/23/2002 8:56:25 AM EDT

[#25]

We have an old dog with heartworms. He's had them for years and years. About seven years. He is an exception, though. Most of the time the dog needs to be put down.

Please keep us updated on the Pup Fund, Beer Slayer. I'd like to know how it's going.

Posted: 3/23/2002 10:42:35 AM EDT

[#26]

Y'all ROCK!!! I'm goin' to pick the pooch up right now, we'll take him to the vet next Monday I'm sure.

Posted: 3/23/2002 4:34:40 PM EDT

[#27]

C'mon Beer_Slayer, I sent ya pics of Rocky in his new home to post, now POST, dammit!!![:)>]

Posted: 3/23/2002 4:41:34 PM EDT

[#28]

rocky at his new home with ph119 and family

THANKS GUYS!!!!!!

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Posted: 3/23/2002 6:47:35 PM EDT

[#29]

PayPal sent.

So, ph119, will the pooch be yours? If so, it looks like a great family he's getting!

Take care of these heartworms. I've had heartache all week, and no amount of money or medicine can fix it.

Thank you guys for helping this dog!

Posted: 3/23/2002 7:54:26 PM EDT

[#30]

Looks like he found himself a good home. BeerSlayer, you are a class act.

Posted: 3/24/2002 2:09:02 AM EDT

[#31]

Paypal sent. BTT

Posted: 3/24/2002 8:47:43 AM EDT

[#32]

UPDATE: Rocky loves it here, and we love him here. My other dog's spirits seem to have sparked up now that she has company. He has a HUGE back yard to romp in and is always welcome inside. Once again, thanks guys, he and we appreciate y'alls help.

Paul

Posted: 3/24/2002 7:00:50 PM EDT

[#33]

Please let us know how the heartworm treatment goes. As I understand it, they are very difficult to treat (I could be misinformed).

Thank you both for helping this guy out!

Posted: 3/24/2002 7:34:55 PM EDT

[#34]

here is what the vet told me. They get an injecton of some sort of toxic anti parasite stuff. it is toxic to the dog as well as the worms. they then keep the dog on complete rest while the worms die and break free of the heart. Then a few weeks later they get another treatment in pill form to kill any newly hatched worms.

The problems is with the first 3 or so days. the worms can break loose and plug an artery thus causing suffocation if in the lungs or a stroke if in the neck. According to my vet they did a larva count and it was low. So they think we caught it early enough that he won't have any problems.

Guys i can't tell you how much this has helped out. looks like we are going to get in enough for 1/3 or so of the cost. THAT IS GREATLY APPRECIATED!!!!

Looks like Rocky has a new home and a new chance at life all because of you guys!!

mike

Posted: 3/25/2002 5:25:45 AM EDT

[#35]

Beer Slayer;
Check your mail

Posted: 3/25/2002 5:49:40 AM EDT

[#36]

Quoted:
Beer Slayer;
Check your mail

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GOT IT!!

Posted: 3/25/2002 6:07:43 AM EDT

[#37]

Paypal on the way. Anything for an AR15 dog loving Deadhead. [):)]

Posted: 3/25/2002 6:11:48 AM EDT

[#38]

Quoted:
Paypal on the way. Anything for an AR15 dog loving Deadhead. [):)]

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ROTLMAO!!!!!

mike

Posted: 3/25/2002 6:54:38 AM EDT

[#39]

$5.00 on its way via paypal.

Posted: 3/25/2002 2:07:40 PM EDT

[#40]

Did he go to the vets today? If so, any update on his condition?

Posted: 3/25/2002 4:06:51 PM EDT

[#41]

not at the vets yet. we are waiting to hear back from a freind of my wifes. She runs a local dog rescue and is trying to get us a reduced cost through her vet. i am hoping to hear soon. if not he will be bak a my vet asap.

mike

Posted: 3/25/2002 6:39:53 PM EDT

[#42]

I hope everyone that is following this thread goes the prevention route with thier animals. They make heart-worm pills that you give once a month to help prevent this problem, it used to be you would have to hide it in a piece of cheese or something but now it comes in a snack like chunk. Can't remember the cost but it seems like $30 a year for a dog under 20lbs. I have seen ads for getting this on-line at a reduced rate but haven't tried it yet. I belive the heartworm is transmitted by mosquitoes?

Posted: 3/26/2002 10:56:24 AM EDT

[#43]

btt>

Posted: 3/27/2002 12:01:43 PM EDT

[#44]

Beer Slayer;

Check sent (finally) today. Keep us posted.

Posted: 3/27/2002 12:32:52 PM EDT

[#45]

PayPal on its way. I love dogs and it looks like this is a good one getting a good home. Keep us informed.

Thanks.

Posted: 3/27/2002 2:14:01 PM EDT

[#46]

thanks again guys!! I have tried to send everyone that donated a personal thanks. if i missed anyone please forgive me. Things are nuts around here!!

mike

Posted: 3/27/2002 2:27:19 PM EDT

[#47]

Quoted:
thanks again guys!! I have tried to send everyone that donated a personal thanks. if i missed anyone please forgive me. Things are nuts around here!!

mike

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A healthy pet is thanks enough.

Bill

Posted: 4/5/2002 8:54:42 PM EDT

[#48]

Updates? Hows the pup doing?

Edit:
I got your IM Mike. I just didnt notice the flashing thingy before now.

-T.

Posted: 4/5/2002 9:51:31 PM EDT

[#49]

PH119 you are a good man and a loving father, hope you get all you deserve in this life!I'm covering your back here in oklahoma! bob cole

Posted: 4/6/2002 1:18:51 PM EDT

[#50]

Update

I got in touch with a local rescue in cullman. They have arranged to get a reduced cost for his treatment with a local vet there. Shaving about 100.00 or so off the cost. I am supposed to get with them this coming weekend to pickup a foster dog from them and drop rocky off so they can get him treated by the vet that works with them. 3 days later he'll be good as new!

We would really like to thank you guys for helping out with this. We raised close to 100.00 which is a little over a 3rd of the bill. You guys have trully made a differnce in the quality of life for this dog. I normally don't get very attached to strays but this little guy is something special.

Paul is going to try to make the BRC maybe he can bring rocky along. He's kind of an unofficial ar15.com mascot now.

thanks again
Mike
Paul
and rocky!

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