Just about the time we got settled down it was time to start Zach’s heart worm treatment. This is a first for us, and obviously for Zach as well!

Preventative heart worm treatment is a “must do” here on the Third Coast. For someone to have not seen to this and then kept this guy outside for the first 7-8 months of his life is bordering on criminal neglect. All I can say is karma IS a bitch. A lot of people don’t deserve a dog.

Enough of that for now.

Zach has hit the jackpot! His “sister” Bella and he get along great, he can stay inside all day if he likes and since mastering the doggy doors, has access to a huge yard and plenty of squirrels to chase!

Now the next step in his transition is his treatment for the heart worms. Due to the severity of his condition and his young age, an aggressive treatment was prescribed. Two shots, over a period of two days in the Vets care and 30 days of low activity. Did I mention he’s only 10 months old! This is going to be interesting.

We brought him home from the fine folks at VCA Mainland Animal Hospital-Texas City this past Wednesday. They kept us up to date with calls, text and photos. Terrific staff and doctors there.

Zach was glad to be heading home.

So for the next few weeks he will be on pain meds, antibiotics and anti anxiety meds( if needed ). When we are not at home he stays in his kennel with his favorite toys and then on a leash, even when inside while we are there. A new kennel is in the bedroom, so he is still with all of us at bed time . Bella’s not complaining as that means more room for her in the bed 😉

He’s such a good pup. This treatment is really hard on the dog but so far, he is handling it all like a trooper!

Another huge shout out to Golden Beginnings Golden Retriever Rescue Houston for putting us together.

I know he is the lucky one, but I’m pretty sure that we may be the luckiest by far.

More updates as they happen!