We had 3 blood tests done for Lisi & Kitzi this week---all of which are VIP tests---heartworm, Eherlichia, & Kalazar (deadly here & no treatment & I don't use the injection or the collar to prevent this). All 3 came back negative. Yippee.:chili::chili:
I don't normally do the heartworm test as we don't have it here in Athens, but because we spent 2 months in the US I thought it would be good to be sure! Both dogs had Eherlichia in Sept. and had a month treatment (Kitzel's second time w/it) so that was also crucial.
The one I fear the most is the last one Kalazar---it is rampant here & my vets are all over me for not doing a preventative---but the shot is new here & I think it needs to be proven---even saying that I would not give it to Lisi because of her history of allergic reactions to other shots. So, really it is a crap shoot for me. It is required by law that dogs be tested once a year here & are usually put down if found positive. My vet told me she knows a baby (human) who was just diagnosed w/it & I heard of 3 children last year---I think it is the tip of the iceberg since Athens is always afraid people will panic if they have too much information.
So, I am grateful---and so thankful for these mercies!:thumbsup:
I don't normally do the heartworm test as we don't have it here in Athens, but because we spent 2 months in the US I thought it would be good to be sure! Both dogs had Eherlichia in Sept. and had a month treatment (Kitzel's second time w/it) so that was also crucial.
The one I fear the most is the last one Kalazar---it is rampant here & my vets are all over me for not doing a preventative---but the shot is new here & I think it needs to be proven---even saying that I would not give it to Lisi because of her history of allergic reactions to other shots. So, really it is a crap shoot for me. It is required by law that dogs be tested once a year here & are usually put down if found positive. My vet told me she knows a baby (human) who was just diagnosed w/it & I heard of 3 children last year---I think it is the tip of the iceberg since Athens is always afraid people will panic if they have too much information.
So, I am grateful---and so thankful for these mercies!:thumbsup: