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Heartworms are caused in our pets when our pets are bitten by mosquitoes which have become infected with heartworms from biting other infected animals.  A number of animals can be host to heartworms. They include dogs, cats, wolves, coyotes, foxes, ferrets, sea lions and even humans.  When the infected mosquito bites our pets the mosquito deposits larvae into the skin of our pets. The larvae are from the parasitic roundworm known as dirofilaria immitis. The larvae migrate to the heart and within 6 months they hatch or transform into worms that look like pieces of thread. The heartworms can be found in the chambers of the heart and in the two main arteries leading to the heart (Pulmonary artery and vena cava). From there they move to other parts of the body including the lungs and liver.

SIDE EFFECTS FROM HEARTWORM PREVENTATIVE MEDICATIONS

Side effects from use of heartworm preventative medications include diarrhea, convulsions, vomiting and general tiredness or weakness. Your pet’s body recognizes the chemicals in the heartworm pills as poison and uses their immune systems to try and fight off what they see as foreign bodies. Therefore, when on these medications your pets will have weakened immune systems which allow your pet to get sick easier.

USE OF GARLIC |NATURAL CURES FOR CANINE HEART WORMS

So how do we prevent heartworms and have natural cures for canine heart worms? Did you that garlic is being used to prevent the mosquito bites? The reason garlic is being used is because when our dogs eat garlic their skin then puts off a pungent odor that insects such as fleas and mosquitoes are thought to avoid. Therefore, garlic is being used as a cure in the sense that it prevents the mosquito bite from an infected mosquito which is the problem in the first place.

ALTERNATIVE PREVENTION FOR HEARTWORMS| NATURAL CURES FOR CANINE HEART WORMS

Because many veterinarians now recognize that long term use of preventative medications can cause side effects in our pets many people are turning to alternative methods to prevent heartworms. The methods will help overall but you should discuss using them with your vet.

• Provide a healthy diet. Many people are now avoiding commercial pet food and feeding their pets natural vegetables, fruits, and raw meat
• Boost your pet’s immune system
• Strengthen your pet’s heart and circulatory system
• In areas where heartworms are prevalent think about regular de-worming
• Black walnut extract and garlic are also being used as preventatives
• Prevention is much cheaper than treatment at the vet’s office

Tired of burning up money at the vet and pet stores? Read on thru the last paragraph and find out great home remedies for many ailments and illnesses you pet may suffer from and save some money.