What heartworm symptoms should I look for in my dog before testing?

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What symptoms if any could be noticeable for heartworms before being tested? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 1 year and 2 months old | 55 lbs

David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

First of all it is important to know that testing is the best preventing measure, once symptoms occur the disease is usually considered severe, for this reason it is important to test before symptoms occur. symptoms include coughing, exercise intolerance, loss of weight and increase breathing rate.

What heartworm symptoms should I look for in my dog before testing?

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