Animal Vet services

[OneEmerald]

What has been your experiences?

[winfield31]

What has been your experiences?:) Expensive , but hey , my dog is part of my family & is totally worth every cent I spend to make him spoiled ! Vets have always been great , caring , seems they love animals & that's why they treat animals....... I knew the Bennington (before Attica) vet & he used to treat large (horses & cows , etc.) & small animals . Has just been treating small animals now as he got frustrated putting his arm ALL the way "up" the you know where animals butts , etc. But he contributes every patients portion of their bill to the Purdue vet school in the patient's name...........at Christmas time , kind of a nice gester , stand-up vet/guy , but I go now locally as it's just so much more convient , & they're great with my & everyone's dogs & cats , etc. I think it's like a calling , doing & helping our families out........

[bigpoppapuff]

all creatures......transit rd....and NEW....delaware ave at great arrow...next to olivers...dr jim alberts....great guy and excellent vet...

[OneEmerald]

I fired my original vet. I now go to the Millersport Small Animal Hospital in Getzville

[OneEmerald]

Please - Please - Please

Have your dog tested for heart worm and keep him on a preventative.

I had a rescue come to me and was supposedly heart worm neg. Since heart worm isn't as prevalent here as other areas, I didn't get him on HeartGuard. BIG mistake. I had him tested a year later and he came back positive.

My vet had not treated heart worm in over 2 years and had to research the latest treatment protocols.

Heart worm treatment is very expensive and can be painful for the dog. Plus you have to keep your dog calm (no running or playing) for a couple of months.

Needless to say, his treatment esitmate was outrageous along with many others around here. Another freind of mine recommended his vet out in Corfu. His treatment was half the cost, but still more than what our rescue pays in Ohio. I looked over his treatment plan and he excluded a lot of procedures the other vets wanted to do. My rescue coordinator OK'd me to use this vet.

So, I guess sometimes vets will charge you for procedures you don't really need.

[gorja]

My vet offers the heartworm stuff but I turn it down. Mosquitos spread the heartworm. I use K9 Advantix which kills mosquitos. So, I feel that my dogs are protected.

[FIRELADY]

My vet is Village Vet. Clinic in Hamburg. They have a great staff and their prices are decent. They will always give you an estimate for a procedure, you can gets their shots as just a tech visit (less expensive) and they work with you on chronic problems.
I have 4 cats, 3 of which came from the same rescue group. It tuned out that they have herpes of the eyes and its HIGHLY contagious. When I brought Fire home he infected the other 2 males in my house. The vet let me bring the sickest in and gave me the meds for all 3. When it came back, it always does as its a chronic disease, I can just call them to get refill on meds without another visit.

My 2 little girls were ok when I got them but became very ill with the herpes virus and other unknown problems. High fevers, lethargic not eating. I took the girls in for an initial consult. He worked with me to get them stable and take them home. I was able to bring them home to rehydate them myself with IV at home with antibiotics & fever reducer. Whenever I had a question they were always happy to help and always called to check on the cats after they had been ill.

When 2 of my pets were critically ill do to age, cancer and organ failure they allowed me to bring them home but gave me the meds to keep them comfortable.

I also took the girls to the Camp Rd Vet as he is the vet for the rescue group and they agreed to cover the vet costs because the girls were so ill. He is a great guy who has vast knowledge and true love of animals without making big money.

[FIRELADY]

Also Petsmart has monthly clinics where vets at their stores give examinations and shots. The prices are VERY reasonable. They usually have the dates listed for 6 months on a flyer at the checkout.
Also Erie County has free rabies clinics around the county. If you don't like standing in lines not for you but with 4 cats and a dog every penny saved helps :)

[MERL J]

Ellicott Small Animal Hospital on Ellicott Street right by Tupper. Very compassionate people there and excellent service.

[winfield31]

Ellicott Small Animal Hospital on Ellicott Street right by Tupper. Very compassionate people there and excellent service.merl , I agree I used to go there but my new place is more convient , but they were excellent with our "families"..........

[Daisy H]

OneEm, to respond to your earlier post about xrays...they may think my excitable beagle needs to be put out for an xray so they can get a decent picture. My mother has had dogs xray'd while awake though. I'm just not sure mine would be still enough...:rolleyes:

[winfield31]

OneEm, to respond to your earlier post about xrays...they may think my excitable beagle needs to be put out for an xray so they can get a decent picture. My mother has had dogs xray'd while awake though. I'm just not sure mine would be still enough...:rolleyes:when my dog was hit by a car several years back , they weren't sure if his back was broke or if he had internal injuries , but because they had to act fast , they x-rayed him while awake , just held him down , but he really responded well considering the pain he was in.............. after approx. $4000 in vet bills & at the time it took 3 operations , they did what was known as a "salvage" operation , where they cut the ball off at the end of his femur bone (I think it was the femur) , where the ball rides in the hip socket . Now 3-4 years later you would never know as he runs & jumps like a puppy , he thinks he can catch birds flying 50 feet up in the air (he jumps up at them ?) , & does occasionally catch a rabbit , I hope he never gets near a skunk as there is plenty around here.............dogs & cats and animals in general are just great , even the garter snakes we have here are friendly.........I'll bet the vets would even try & treat & heal the snakes or large turtles if possible ?

[cookie]

Things I like about my new vet:
She gives me options
She explains all the options
She will answer as many questions as I can come up with and never lose patience.
She never makes me try to lift my 100lb dogs up on a metal table.
She encourages the dogs to be off-leash while in the exam room and leaves us in there as long as it takes for my dogs to feel calm and secure.
She's very well educated and talented and could charge twice what she does.
She was recommended by another vet that takes her own dogs there for surgery (and drives from Binghamton even!)
She seems well versed in animal behavior
And probably the most important of all, my dogs seem to love and trust her.

[Shasta13]

I have gone to Georgetown in Amherst since 1987. They have always been wonderful with my dogs, and rabbit, and rat.....Lyla (my female Basset) has issues with them since Dr. Scott called her fat. :eek: Now he says she "has presence", which seems much nicer.....

[Daisy H]

I have gone to Georgetown in Amherst since 1987. They have always been wonderful with my dogs, and rabbit, and rat.....Lyla (my female Basset) has issues with them since Dr. Scott called her fat. :eek: Now he says she "has presence", which seems much nicer.....

On Sheridan? My former landlords went to them as well. They like to think that they paid for the new remodeling job they had done. :)

[mesue]

I fired my original vet. I now go to the Millersport Small Animal Hospital in GetzvilleWho was your original vet?

[bigpoppapuff]

i talked with dr alberts today...hopefully he'll join us to answer any questions we might have...

[Shasta13]

all creatures......transit rd....and NEW....delaware ave at great arrow...next to olivers...dr jim alberts....great guy and excellent vet...
I agree. When I had my other dog, Dr.Albert was our vet. Very compassionate. After a cyst removal surgery on a Friday, he called both weekend days from his home to check up on Henry. He even offered to follow me home the day of the surgery and help me get my groggy 90 lb boy into the house and comfortable. I always think of him as a modern day James Herriot. He even came to our Basset fund raiser two years ago. :)

[bigpoppapuff]

jtavet1 has joined us!!!...great addition to our sandbox...

[OneEmerald]

jtavet1 has joined us!!!...great addition to our sandbox...

Welcome jtavet1! Why don't you pop in and say hello.

[gorja]

The other day a girl at work was telling us about this puppy she got. She has had it about 1 1/2 months and had it pretty much housebroken. But over the last week, she said the dog has been peeing like it doesn't feel the urge. It pees while it is walking. While it is laying on its back sleeping, it pees. (wet dream?) I told her to take it to the vet or back to the breeder. Anyone ever hear of such a thing?

[OneEmerald]

The other day a girl at work was telling us about this puppy she got. She has had it about 1 1/2 months and had it pretty much housebroken. But over the last week, she said the dog has been peeing like it doesn't feel the urge. It pees while it is walking. While it is laying on its back sleeping, it pees. (wet dream?) I told her to take it to the vet or back to the breeder. Anyone ever hear of such a thing?
Possible urinary tract infection? I would definately get it checked out by a vet.

[winfield31]

Welcome jtavet1! Why don't you pop in and say hello.:) I'd like to personally thank jtavet1 to this MB , & thank bpp for asking him to help out us animal lovers a little bit with his expertise.........welcome !:)

[Shasta13]

Possible urinary tract infection? I would definately get it checked out by a vet.
I agree, a vet should see the dog.

[gorja]

Originally posted by shasta13:
I agree, a vet should see the dog.


Hopefully she took the pup there. Is there any kegel muscle exercises for dogs?

[gshowell]

This is my dog Teddy.

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bflocollects/2372401468/" title="Teddy by eyster53, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3164/2372401468_b46833487a.jpg" width="460" height="477" alt="Teddy" /></a>

He goes to Seneca Animal Hospital. They're very, very nice, and they take good care of pets and their owners. That's important cause sometimes I need the Vet more than my pets do.

[gorja]

Originally posted by gshowell:
This is my dog Teddy.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3164/2372401468_b46833487a.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bflocollects/2372401468/)



What a beautiful dog Teddy is!

[gshowell]

What a beautiful dog Teddy is!

Teddy says thanks.

Teddy has one huge problem, he thinks all human beings were put on earth to spoil the heck out of him. He's a riot to walk. He expects everyone he sees to pet him. It's funny because most people do.

[winfield31]

This is my dog Teddy.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3164/2372401468_b46833487a.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bflocollects/2372401468/)

He goes to Seneca Animal Hospital. They're very, very nice, and they take good care of pets and their owners. That's important cause sometimes I need the Vet more than my pets do.gs , is he a teruvian/belgian sheperd...........BEAUTIFUL dog !!!!!!!!!!!!

[gshowell]

gs , is he a teruvian/belgian sheperd...........BEAUTIFUL dog !!!!!!!!!!!!

Teddy's a Collie. I got him when he was a pup from a breeder in Jamestown.

[winfield31]

Teddy's a Collie. I got him when he was a pup from a breeder in Jamestown.AWESOME looking dog.........lot of people must envy you , although most animal lovers believe (like me) they're all great.............

[cookie]

Teddy is beautiful. How much time do you have to spend brushing him though? yikes!! If my dogs had hair like that, they would never leave the house. It would take hours and hours every day to de-cocklebur them.

[gorja]

Back in the old days, (late 50's-early 60's) before leash laws, Shepard Bros Funeral Home had a collie who laid out on the sidewalk (alive) all the time. When we walked home from school or went by there to go somewhere to play, we always stopped to pet "Corky". He loved to be petted.

[Shasta13]

Teddy is beautiful!:) I would surely stop to pet him. My two are the same way. Especially Bart, he thinks everyone comes around to pet and play with him. When we go to Basset rescue picnics and parades, he makes it a point to visit everyone he can. One year my brother came with and saw how Bart would go from side to side on the parade route, visiting with as many people as he could. My brother called him 'The Mayor", and it really does fit him, shakin' hands and kissing babies (metaphorically speaking) Lyla thinks people are put on this earth to serve her. She is my diva.:rolleyes:
Bartley:
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-1/924053/RCMDI-dancinbartley123.jpg

Lyla:
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-1/924053/lylajanesings148.jpg

[bigpoppapuff]

i love dogs.....i have two...a very old cocker spaniel,and a 7 y.o. miniature schnauzer....they are,my pals!!

[gshowell]

Teddy is beautiful!:) I would surely stop to pet him. My two are the same way. Especially Bart, he thinks everyone comes around to pet and play with him. When we go to Basset rescue picnics and parades, he makes it a point to visit everyone he can. One year my brother came with and saw how Bart would go from side to side on the parade route, visiting with as many people as he could. My brother called him 'The Mayor", and it really does fit him, shakin' hands and kissing babies (metaphorically speaking) Lyla thinks people are put on this earth to serve her. She is my diva.:rolleyes:
Bartley:
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-1/924053/RCMDI-dancinbartley123.jpg

Lyla:
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-1/924053/lylajanesings148.jpg

I love those pictures. They show the dog's personalities. Two really happy, friendly, spoiled witless dogs. Gotta Love Em.

[winfield31]

1827my baby...........

[winfield31]

1828a little bigger ?? oh shoot......????????????

[GG716]

I take my cats to Brighton Eggert Animal Clinic
www.brightoneggert.com

My oldest cat is 22yrs old. She has no tail, poor eye sight, in the very early stages of kidney failure, as well as having slight joint pain. Follows us around the house constantly and still goes crazy for a pinch of catnip. She hates canned food, it makes her vomit. She refuses to eat the small peices of cat food at the bottom of the bowl. She was a stray who found her way into a cars engine to keep warm as a kitten. Her howl is how we found her with her tail 1/2 cut off and her head cut open.


My one cat passed away at age 19 from kidney failure.

[gorja]

Originally posted by winfield31:

http://www.speakupwny.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1828&thumb=1&d=1207010775 (http://www.speakupwny.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1828&d=1207010775)a little bigger ?? oh shoot......????????????


Winfield, is that an Irish Setter? I used to have one, her name was Fanny Foxe, named after Wilber Mills's flame.

[winfield31]

Winfield, is that an Irish Setter? I used to have one, her name was Fanny Foxe, named after Wilber Mills's flame.yep , gorja , a big red dog named Clifford.............couldn't get the pic larger.......?

[winfield31]

Winfield, is that an Irish Setter? I used to have one, her name was Fanny Foxe, named after Wilber Mills's flame.:) gorja , I'll bet you just loved that Irish Setter Fanny , they're VERY hyper , but SO loving , & I've had two & not once , not ever did either one "show" their teeth in anger , just while playing..............& man can they play , they play & run until they drop !:)

[gorja]

Originally posted by winfield31:
:) gorja , I'll bet you just loved that Irish Setter Fanny , they're VERY hyper , but SO loving , & I've had two & not once , not ever did either one "show" their teeth in anger , just while playing..............& man can they play , they play & run until they drop !:)


Yeah, I loved that dog. She was super energetic. My husband tried to get me interested in hunting. She was suppose to be my pheasant hunting dog but she was more interested in field mice. I wasn't really that much into hunting anyway. So she just became a family dog.

[Jtavet1]

Hello All,

My name is Dr. Jim Albert and I was asked by a few folks if I would answer questions that you may have about your pets on this board. It may take me a day or two but I would be happy to help in anyway I can.

thankyou, :)

[WNYresident]

Hello All,

My name is Dr. Jim Albert and I was asked by a few folks if I would answer questions that you may have about your pets on this board. It may take me a day or two but I would be happy to help in anyway I can.

thankyou, :)

If you answer questions I don't if you pop your website link into your signature.

[Linda_D]

Yeah, I loved that dog. She was super energetic. My husband tried to get me interested in hunting. She was suppose to be my pheasant hunting dog but she was more interested in field mice. I wasn't really that much into hunting anyway. So she just became a family dog.

What's wrong with killing voles since there are too many destructive rodents in the world anyways? My German shorthair, Rusty, developed a passion for killing rodents of all shapes and sizes from voles to woodchucks, and seldom points birds unless they're big (like Canada geese and turkeys). I think it might have something to do with the woodchuck that bit him up pretty good when he was a youngster.

[Linda_D]

Hello All,

My name is Dr. Jim Albert and I was asked by a few folks if I would answer questions that you may have about your pets on this board. It may take me a day or two but I would be happy to help in anyway I can.

thankyou, :)

Welcome aboard! I already have a question for you.

I am thinking of getting a new cat (young adult not kitten) to add to my depleted menagerie (one old dog and one old cat). Since I had to put the other old cat down last fall, my girl has been lonely (very vocal and very clingy even though she and the old boy didn't appear to be "best buddies"). If the dog and I leave for the day, she gets quite distressed. I think (hope) that a new "cat friend" will make her less lonely.

Any thoughts or advice on this idea? I was thinking that a tom would be best or wouldn't it make a difference?

I would house the new cat in the dog crate (24" W x 48" L x 26/28" H) for a little while to get it acclimated to the "family". I was planning on putting in a covered box so that the new cat would have a "safe" place to hide out and watch from within the crate.

[OneEmerald]

Hello All,

My name is Dr. Jim Albert and I was asked by a few folks if I would answer questions that you may have about your pets on this board. It may take me a day or two but I would be happy to help in anyway I can.

thankyou, :)
Welcome Dr. Albert!

Let's say you get a dog from the dog pound. His medical history is unknown but was vacinated before you picked him up. He bites you a few days later and you require stitches. What should you do? What is supposed to happen to the dog?

[GG716]

Having the older female cat I mentioned and loosing one a couple years back. We took in a 7yr old pure black male Main Coon cat who keeps to him self and dosn't like to be held but is not afraid as most main coons are like. We keep him in another part of the house and slowly try introducing them to each other on their own terms. We still keep the two separated most of the time as the older one hates the new one with a passion. She will howl, growl and hiss at him. If they get to close she will attack him and anything that is black such as black slippers or black socks I have been cut open pretty good. Because of her poor eyesight she thinks my socks are the other cat.
The new cat pretty much ignores the older one and occasionally they are ok in the same room.
Before my other cat passed those two female cats got along great cuddling and cleaning each other.

I think it's a male / female thing as well as introducing each other at such an old age.
On another note our older cat seems to get along with small dogs better than this cat for some reason.

[WNYresident]

Start new threads if there are specific questions so people don't have to read threw pages to look for an issue.

[Jtavet1]

Linda,

I think your reasoning is sound and is worth considering. Although we tend to think of cats as solitary non social animals the fact that your little one may be acting out of sorts could indeed mean that a little feline companionship is needed,

Using a crate to acclimate the pet is a good idea, I think sex of the cat is not as important as once thought, kittens tend to work the best but be prepared for some initial resentment/snubbing from this new upstart. It eventually gets better in time.

Dr. Jim

[Linda_D]

Linda,

I think your reasoning is sound and is worth considering. Although we tend to think of cats as solitary non social animals the fact that your little one may be acting out of sorts could indeed mean that a little feline companionship is needed,

Using a crate to acclimate the pet is a good idea, I think sex of the cat is not as important as once thought, kittens tend to work the best but be prepared for some initial resentment/snubbing from this new upstart. It eventually gets better in time.

Dr. Jim

Thanks. I will have to get my butt over to the Chautauqua Humane Society to see what they have available among the "non-dog hating" kitties. I prefer to get young adults because adult cats are harder to place than kittens -- and they have sense enough to leave the dog alone.

[Jtavet1]

Welcome Dr. Albert!

Let's say you get a dog from the dog pound. His medical history is unknown but was vacinated before you picked him up. He bites you a few days later and you require stitches. What should you do? What is supposed to happen to the dog?


Sorry for the delay in answering, I am still trying to figuire out this whole thing. I am certaintly amenable to suggestions.

The first thing would be to notify the pound for their information that the dog they just placed has bitten. The health department should be notified, and you should seek medical attention by your physician. I would return the dog or consult a good behavioral specialist (which I can provide you) if you plan on keeping the dog.

I think to date I have been bitten 28 times....never fun.

Dr. Jim

[Jtavet1]

Having the older female cat I mentioned and loosing one a couple years back. We took in a 7yr old pure black male Main Coon cat who keeps to him self and dosn't like to be held but is not afraid as most main coons are like. We keep him in another part of the house and slowly try introducing them to each other on their own terms. We still keep the two separated most of the time as the older one hates the new one with a passion. She will howl, growl and hiss at him. If they get to close she will attack him and anything that is black such as black slippers or black socks I have been cut open pretty good. Because of her poor eyesight she thinks my socks are the other cat.
The new cat pretty much ignores the older one and occasionally they are ok in the same room.
Before my other cat passed those two female cats got along great cuddling and cleaning each other.

I think it's a male / female thing as well as introducing each other at such an old age.
On another note our older cat seems to get along with small dogs better than this cat for some reason.

Interesting....animals are like people some gel some do not...I think it makes the whole thing fascinating,

Dr. Jim

[Jtavet1]

The other day a girl at work was telling us about this puppy she got. She has had it about 1 1/2 months and had it pretty much housebroken. But over the last week, she said the dog has been peeing like it doesn't feel the urge. It pees while it is walking. While it is laying on its back sleeping, it pees. (wet dream?) I told her to take it to the vet or back to the breeder. Anyone ever hear of such a thing?


I have and usually it takes care of itself....a hiccup so to speak,,,is the dog spayed?

usually with urinary tract infections the dog actually makes squatting move with increased urge and frequency. Hope this helps.

Dr. Jim

[bigpoppapuff]

jim...it's great to have you here.....thanks for becoming an important part of SUWNY!!!

[OneEmerald]

Sorry for the delay in answering, I am still trying to figuire out this whole thing. I am certaintly amenable to suggestions.

The first thing would be to notify the pound for their information that the dog they just placed has bitten. The health department should be notified, and you should seek medical attention by your physician. I would return the dog or consult a good behavioral specialist (which I can provide you) if you plan on keeping the dog.

I think to date I have been bitten 28 times....never fun.

Dr. Jim

Dr. Jim, thanks for your reply. I would like to speak to a behavioral specialist. I wasn't bitten. I know someone who was and never saw it coming.

[winfield31]

:confused: Hard question to ask & probably answer..........when is the "time" to "send" your loved one "home" to the "Infamous Rainbow Bridge" ? I ask as I see a lady walk (or "drag") her dog everyday & its' hind legs barely can hold himself up , up close , it's an older dog , from far away you never could tell , as i originally thought the dog must have had back/knee surgery , etc. She seems oblivious to the fact this dog is suffering or in denial ? What does one say ? :confused: BTW , thank you for helping out , you're a great addition to SUWNY !

[Jtavet1]

:confused: Hard question to ask & probably answer..........when is the "time" to "send" your loved one "home" to the "Infamous Rainbow Bridge" ? I ask as I see a lady walk (or "drag") her dog everyday & its' hind legs barely can hold himself up , up close , it's an older dog , from far away you never could tell , as i originally thought the dog must have had back/knee surgery , etc. She seems oblivious to the fact this dog is suffering or in denial ? What does one say ? :confused: BTW , thank you for helping out , you're a great addition to SUWNY !


That is a really difficult scenario, nobody wants to see an animal suffer. It is difficult when you are emotionally attached to remain objective. Your veterinarian is the best person to provide that perspective.
Unfortunately there is really nothing you can say other than "gosh your dog seems to be uncomfortable", and leave it that at.

I tell people that euthanasia is a gift that we have to allow animals to die with some dignity and to relieve terminal suffering.,,,,most responses from my clients are they wish they had that for people.

Personally I would not want my last memory of my beloved pet to be a bed sore ridden, arthritic, frail shell of what she once was. Although euthanasia is indeed the most difficult part of my job, I take solace that I am relieving suffering.

Dr. Jim

[bigpoppapuff]

That is a really difficult scenario, nobody wants to see an animal suffer. It is difficult when you are emotionally attached to remain objective. Your veterinarian is the best person to provide that perspective.
Unfortunately there is really nothing you can say other than "gosh your dog seems to be uncomfortable", and leave it that at.

I tell people that euthanasia is a gift that we have to allow animals to die with some dignity and to relieve terminal suffering.,,,,most responses from my clients are they wish they had that for people.

Personally I would not want my last memory of my beloved pet to be a bed sore ridden, arthritic, frail shell of what she once was. Although euthanasia is indeed the most difficult part of my job, I take solace that I am relieving suffering.

Dr. Jim

it is,without question,the worst part of owning a pet!..we love them so much,they become so much a part of our lives.....the rainbow bridge,is indeed,there for us!!

[winfield31]

That is a really difficult scenario, nobody wants to see an animal suffer. It is difficult when you are emotionally attached to remain objective. Your veterinarian is the best person to provide that perspective.
Unfortunately there is really nothing you can say other than "gosh your dog seems to be uncomfortable", and leave it that at.

I tell people that euthanasia is a gift that we have to allow animals to die with some dignity and to relieve terminal suffering.,,,,most responses from my clients are they wish they had that for people.

Personally I would not want my last memory of my beloved pet to be a bed sore ridden, arthritic, frail shell of what she once was. Although euthanasia is indeed the most difficult part of my job, I take solace that I am relieving suffering.

Dr. Jimthank you Dr. Jim , I'll bet it's (euthanasia) is the toughest thing you have to do.............but what you do is a "calling" , & everyone on this messge board duly respects what you do , God bless you & yours..........

[cookie]

Thanks for joining us and offering your expertise Dr. Jim. :)

[The Stig]

My vet offers the heartworm stuff but I turn it down. Mosquitos spread the heartworm. I use K9 Advantix which kills mosquitos. So, I feel that my dogs are protected.

Heartworm is very nasty stuff- you need to nearly kill the pooch to get rid of it. Me, I wouldn't take the chance.

You can get Interceptor for a decent price at PedMeds.com and if the weight is stable, just buy a bunch at once.

[FIRELADY]

Thank you Dr. Jim for your advice. I took Bear to the vet earlier this week and he put him on Clomipramine 25mg twice a day. We are hoping after he is on it for a little while we can cut back the dose to once a day and perhaps just use it the day he needs to be crated.
He has been crated several times for no more than 3 hours since being put on the meds. No urinating in the crate and while he is excited to see me he is noticeably calmer as I can get him to sit before I let him out.

:D :D :D