Maybe I am wrong about this, but the way I understood about Heartworms was this:  That AFTER a pet had heartworms that there was nothing that could cure it.  That is why they do bloodwork on the pet before starting him on the Heartworm medication (a preventative).  I thought that if the dog tested positive that there was nothing that could be done to save the pet and he would die eventually....sooner than later.  Now I am not an authority on this topic, but I am sure that there are those who know more about this than I do and could have more input on this topic.  I hate really bad that Bear will be/or already has been put down.  I don't think we should criticize the owner for making this decision, as all family situations are different and maybe this was the only choice that they felt they had.  I feel more of a need to sympathize with their heartache over the agonizing decision.  It is a hard one to make and a painful one for the family, as well.   I am sure that they feel bad enough already without the added stress of critism, and I am certain that no harm was meant to Bear's owners over this.

Love to all,

Keesie

This can be prevented by giving your dog preventative medicines (usually a chewable cookie-like tablet that most doags find very tasty - vailable from your vet)and you have the assurance that your dog is unlikely to get heart-worm.   and also i am not trying to make bear owner feel bad not at all but  this little chewable cookie  like tablet not cost alot maybe like 10 dollars   at  a  local store  ( but at vet office of course it will cost more

 

if there was a way to donate, then I am sure we could help.

The only thing we can do is pray he will make it through and the owners figure out what to do....

I very much doubt that Bear's mommy on Pikapet is old enough to be considered the adult responsible for Bear.  Heartworms are completely preventable.  It is irresponsible to take an animal into your home that you cannot afford to care for properly.

As much as it would pain me, I would give up all of my pets to good homes if I could no longer afford to take care of them.

I just can't stand to see an animal needlessly suffer or die.  I know others that have set something up with their vet so that people could call the vet and donate money towards operations, etc.

I hope that Bear's family can figure out a different way.

Lady Keesie, I had heartworm a few years ago. They gave me two treatments, for the first one I had to stay avernight, after the second one the next day, I could go home.  Mom was so really really scared that she stayed home that first whole day and prayed and sent me good thoughts. There is a cure, but is was almost $300.00!

WOWSER!  Rozy, I am so glad that you are okay and the treatment was successfu!  $300.00......that was a big chunk....but you sure are worth it to your family!  I am also glad that I am learning so much about the disease from everyone. Thanks.

Love from Keesie 

atleast it didn't cost you $2000 to get a dog spayed D:

or was that surgery? I forgot.

I'm sorry that this is happening to Bear.... if I could donate I probably would :]

Samee,

I realize you're upset, but vets are not evil - they do what is best for the pet.  If the pet is in pain and there is no cure for them the humane thing to do is to have them put down.  It's a very difficult decision for a vet and the pet owner to make, but sometimes things are left to long there's really no other option.

Vets don't like putting pets down - I know when Mom has to she's depressed for days.  Mom also suggests to the pet owner to seek a second opinion prior to making the decision if they don't feel they are doing the proper things.

If Bear lived close to us I know my Mom would treat him without charging his owners anything.  She would much rather see the pet get the help necessary then to put down a pet because of lack of funds for treatment.

I do agree that there are some vet that are more interested in making money then they are in saving the pets life, but they really are very rare.  Most people become vets because they love animals and want to help them not harm them.  But, there are times that there isn't a choice.  Seeing a pet suffer is usuallly as hard on the vet as it is on the pets  owner.

Purrs, Cuddles, and Kisses,

Princess Cilantro