Update on Jinny: Heartworm Treatment Begins

I dropped Jinny off at the vet Friday morning for her heartworm treatment. They gave her one shot yesterday morning when she came in and one shot this morning. She stayed overnight in between for observation and Drew picked her up this morning after her second shot.

Jinny is definitely uncomfortable, which is par for the course with heartworm treatment. She's panting, whining, and constantly shifting positions on the couch. I wish she knew that all the discomfort is worth it; she'll have a strong healthy heart at the end of this difficult ordeal. For a brief explanation of heartworm treatment and recovery, check out my old blog post about Oliver's journey: http://ohfortheloveofdogs.blogspot.com/2011/12/oliver-our-very-first-foster-dog.html

Keeping Jinny calm is going to be easier than easy. She is so chill, it's ridiculous. She makes Oliver look like a hyper spazz. 30 days from now, Jinny will need an oral dose of ivermectin to finish off the heartworm eggs. Then she'll be home free and hopefully on her way to her forever family not too long afterward. We'll be sure to keep you posted on Jinny's progress. Paws crossed for a smooth and speedy recovery!