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What are the signs to watch for in dogs with heart worms.
In the early stages, you may not see any symptoms at all. The symptoms, which is the same symptoms you see with heart disease, don't even start until damage has already occured within the heart. The first symptom you will usually see is a cough. Most of the time this is the only symptom you will see. Most people bring their dog to me thinking he has a cold that he can't shake.
Later you may see a dog that seems to tire easily. In the late stages you may see bloating of the abdomen, passing out, and extreme exercise intolerance.
The best treatment is prevention. In most cases its costs $2 - $7 a month to keep your dog heartworm and intestinal worm free. This is what I call cheap insurance.