Dogs; does anyone know if heart worms are prevalent here???

whataview


Joined: 10/02/2009
Posts: 376

Message Posted:
10/01/2012 18:29

Hi, just wondering if the dogs here are susceptible to heart worms from the mosquito bites? If so does anyone know if any of the vets test for heartworm?



Thanks

jaga01


Joined: 24/12/2011
Posts: 97

Message Posted:
10/01/2012 18:34

Phone the best VET on the island,,,, telephone 0533 8632939 , his name is Fuat, he is very careing indeed he will give you the advice over the phone free............



The VETS office is in Alasncak its called " Garfield " next to Freddies Bar....



OK,,,,,,,

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11280

Message Posted:
10/01/2012 18:38

@ msg 1, whataview: Yes, dogs in TRNC have the risk of being infected by heart worms - and it often is a deadly meeting. My vet in Holland warned us when we moved to TRNC. We had the dog (a Dobermann Pinscher) injected and he's still fine.

whataview


Joined: 10/02/2009
Posts: 376

Message Posted:
10/01/2012 18:58

Thanks DutchCrusader, will look into it to see if they have any preventative medicine here.