About Zuri's Journey
Discover better, less stressful alternatives to traditional heartworm treatments.
An Alternative approach to heartworm care
Zuri is now about four years old. She has a great love of people and life. Her heartworm diagnosis was a distressing thing to say the least. Horrible stories of these parasites over the years and the loss of a very good and sweet, neighbors pet only fueled the fire to find a better way to get rid of heartworms. Much research was done on the topic, layman research. Not the in-depth kind you get with a PhD, or a full-on veterinarian degree. But the kind of information that common sense dictates.
The goal here is to share information and experiences that help dog owners make thoughtful choices about heartworm care. The focus is on comfort, safety, and long-term well-being.
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Why this began
Awareness and Early Detection
Helping save lives through real world knowledge
Information and resources that could possibly change your mind.
Guiding Principles That Shape Every Resource and Recommendation
Compassion
Empathy for every dog and every owner facing fear, uncertainty, or tough decisions.
Empathy
Understanding and support for dogs and their owners during stressful or difficult moments.
Clarity Over Complexity
Straightforward explanations that make difficult topics easy to understand and act on.
Prevention First
A strong focus on stopping heartworm disease before it becomes life-threatening.
Practical guidance
that may fit different budgets, access levels and circumstances
Resources
That attempts to help dogs stay safe, recover faster, and live heathier lives.
Zuri’s Story
A journey shaped by love, research, and common sense
Zuri is about four years old and full of love for people and life. Her heartworm diagnosis was shocking and deeply upsetting. After losing a neighbor’s sweet dog and hearing countless heartbreaking stories over the years, the search began for a safer, more humane approach to heartworm treatment.
Countless hours of research were done—practical, commonsense research. The decision was made to avoid the “fast kill” injections that can be traumatic physically and emotionally.
Understanding the Risks
Some of the “Fast Kill” possible side effects.
- Coughing, gagging, depression, loss of appetite, fever, vomiting
- More serious reactions in rare cases: abdominal bleeding, colitis, anemia, pneumonia, seizures
- Activity restrictions that can require a dog to stay crated for up to 23 hours a day
