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What are the first signs of heartworms in dogs?

ifillaoh3 2022. 10. 3. 15:56

Signs of heartworm disease may include a mild persistent cough, reluctance to exercise, fatigue after moderate activity,  decreased appetite, and weight loss. As heartworm disease progresses, pets may develop heart failure and the appearance of a swollen belly due to excess fluid in the abdomen.


Heartworms can cause a variety of symptoms in dogs. Some of them may be very subtle and easily overlooked. In  addition, your pet may mask certain symptoms to avoid being vulnerable. It's important to note that this behavior isn't related to the way you treat your dog; rather, it is a function of animal behavior that goes back to the time of domestication.


If  you're concerned that your dog is showing these symptoms, you should take him to the veterinarian immediately. A veterinarian can draw blood and test for heartworms. They can also recommend treatment options for your pet,  depending on their needs. Getting your dog checked for heartworms early will prevent any irreversible damage to your  pet's health.

Another symptom of heartworm disease in dogs is lethargy. Your dog will seem lethargic, and may even lose interest in activity. However, lethargy may be difficult to diagnose because it can be confused with many other ailments. If left untreated, lethargy can lead to canine depression.

While some dogs can survive untreated heartworm infection, the chances of recovery depend on the number of worms  present and the general health of the dog. In many cases, heartworm infection in dogs can prove fatal, so early detection is vital. The most common symptoms of heartworm disease in dogs are coughing and lethargy. Although heartworm isn't transmitted through contact between dogs, it can be transmitted by mosquitoes.


심장사상충 질환의 징후에는 가벼운 지속적인 기침, 운동 꺼려짐, 적당한 활동 후 피로, 식욕 감소 및 체중 감소가 포함될 수 있습니다. 심장사상충 질환이 진행됨에 따라 애완동물은 심부전이 발생하고 복부의 과도한 체액으로 인해 배가 부어오를 수 있습니다.


심장사상충은 강아지에게 다양한 증상을 유발할 수 있습니다. 그들 중 일부는 매우 미묘하고 쉽게 간과될 수 있습니다. 또한 애완 동물은 취약하지 않도록 특정 증상을 숨길 수 있습니다. 이 행동은 개를 대하는 방식과 관련이 없다는 점에 유의하는 것이 중요합니다. 오히려 가축화의 시대로 거슬러 올라가는 동물 행동의 기능입니다.

개가 이러한 증상을 보이는 것이 걱정된다면 즉시 수의사에게 데려가야 합니다. 수의사는 혈액을 채취하여 심장사상충을 검사할 수 있습니다. 또한 필요에 따라 애완 동물을 위한 치료 옵션을 추천할 수도 있습니다. 반려견의 심장사상충을 조기에 검사하면 반려동물의 건강에 돌이킬 수 없는 손상을 예방할 수 있습니다.

개의 심장사상충 질환의 또 다른 증상은 혼수입니다. 개는 무기력해 보이고 활동에 대한 관심을 잃을 수도 있습니다. 그러나 혼수는 다른 많은 질병과 혼동될 수 있으므로 진단하기 어려울 수 있습니다. 치료하지 않고 방치하면 혼수 상태가 개 우울증으로 이어질 수 있습니다.

일부 개는 치료하지 않은 심장사상충 감염에서 살아남을 수 있지만 회복 가능성은 존재하는 웜의 수와 개의 전반적인 건강 상태에 따라 다릅니다. 많은 경우 개의 심장사상충 감염은 치명적일 수 있으므로 조기 발견이 중요합니다. 개의 심장사상충 질환의 가장 흔한 증상은 기침과 혼수입니다. 심장사상충은 개 간의 접촉을 통해 전염되지 않지만 모기에 의해 전염될 수 있습니다.