Is my dog coughing from heartworms? How are they detected and spread?

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What blood test are available to detect heartworms inside the dog? Also i feed stray dog outside my office and he is xoughing since february i started giving him antibitoic and give him for month he got okay as soon as i stop giving him and he sits in water his cough started agaiand also notice if he gets up suddenly his cough starts... I also have one gsd at my home so he stray dog at shop has heartworms can it passes to my gsd through me or by some other means? Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | 2 years and 6 months old

Amy S. Eutsey, DVM · Accepted Answer

Heart worms can be detected through a blood test that can be done at a veterinarian’s office. Heart worms are transmitted by mosquitoes...a mosquito harboring a life stage of the heartworm will transmit it to a dog by biting it. It is not passed from dog to dog through casual contact. Heartworm disease is easily prevented, so if your veterinarian can test your dog and he is negative....there are a number of heartworm preventative products available through your veterinarian. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach

Is my dog coughing from heartworms? How are they detected and spread?

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