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I feel it is always good to provide my customers with opinions of other professionals in the veterinary field. Heartworm is something I do NOT give to my six Labradoodles that live with us. We have ten acres - much of it woods housing deer. There is a pond, pool and swampy areas all around us. In May and October, I have my doodles tested with the 4DX test as a precautionary measure.
Keeping the immune systems strong in my doodles by incorporating both traditional and holistic methods has been successful for almost 14 years. It is my belief, the raw diet, usage of minimal vaccines and avoidance of most chemical agents has been a very important part of their continued health.