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5. Yes. I adopted a mid-size terrier mix that had heartworms in 1996. Tommy was treated by the animal control shelter

Thu Aug 15, 2024, 01:05 PM

Aug 2024

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before he came home with me. He was fine, but did die from a heart attack at age 12. My vet thought the heartworms had left his heart damaged.

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Anyone with experience heartworm+ dog? [View all] mnhtnbb Aug 2024 OP

We have a golden BittyJenkins Aug 2024 #1

I have a heartworm positive Pittie, MNTtnbb SheltieLover Aug 2024 #2

My husband had a husky Lulu KC Aug 2024 #4

Thanks for sharing your stories. mnhtnbb Aug 2024 #6