15/06/2026
I know. I know. I’ve been MIA on the socials. Decompression takes time… but I’m starting to come up for air. I wanted to (re) introduce our girl roo! Roo was the sibling of a bonded pair we lost a couple of yrs ago. And while I love it when my clients return to me (especially my puppies) and statements of “you’re the only one I trust with this” it’s always not with the best of news. Luckily roo is not one of my cancer babies but has recently tested positive for HW.
I’ve cleared now 15 dogs to include our own luna of heartworms without the nasty side effects of traditional methods. Roo has always been and allergy girl so we know throwing 8 months of antibiotics and other harmful pesticides like a 12 month injection would only break down her gut biome more. Heartworms are scary enough and then layer it with scare tactics of traditional clinics.
Heartworm infection and heartworm disease are two connected yet distinct stages in a serious condition that can impact dogs. When a dog is infected, it means that the larvae of the heartworm parasite have entered the bloodstream through a mosquito bite. At this initial stage, the dog might show no symptoms, appearing healthy while the larvae quietly grow inside. This phase can be deceptive, as many dogs exhibit no signs of distress, yet their health is at risk.
As the infection progresses into heartworm disease, the situation becomes much more serious. Adult heartworms take up residence in the heart and lungs, leading to severe complications. Dogs may begin to exhibit symptoms like persistent coughing, lethargy, and weight loss, indicating that their bodies are struggling under the burden of these parasites. The encouraging aspect is that if caught early enough, heartworm infection is curable. Being proactive can effectively eliminate the immature heartworms before they cause irreversible damage, underscoring the importance of awareness and proactive measures in safeguarding our pets. HW protection as well as HW infection can easily be supported with holistic modalities.
This does not mean that mom wasn’t being proactive. Because she very much was! It simply means 1) we definitely have a HW positive dog in our neighborhood and 2) our immune system is screaming for help. We’ll do an update on roo in 6 months 😍
