TOWNSHIP OF GRATTAN COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN At a regular meeting of the Township Board of the Township of Grattan, Kent County, Michigan, held in the Grattan Townshi Hal locatel p d at 12050 Old Belding Road, NE, within the Township, on theth 9 day of June 2008 at 7p.m. PRESENT: Members: F. Force, Fues J. , D . Heffron, P. Knoerl
Heartworms are a thread-like parasitic worm that infest your dog's heart and lungs. They are spread by mosquito bites. If your dog's heartworm infestation becomes severe, he could exhibit heavy breathing symptoms. He might also cough, cough up blood phlegm, and retain fluid in his abdomen.
Dogs can have stridor, or croupy breathing, which has a raspy, high-pitched sound. Dogs can make this noise when they exercise. If the onset of this sound is sudden, however, this could be a sign that something is lodged in the dog's voice box. If a dog is wheezing, the trachea or bronchi could be having spasms or narrowing.