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Can I give Heartgard to a dog with heartworms?

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Heartworm preventives do not kill adult heartworms. Also, giving a heartworm preventive to a dog infected with adult heartworms may be harmful or deadly. If microfilariae are in the dog's bloodstream, the preventive may cause the microfilariae to suddenly die, triggering a shock-like reaction and possibly death. 22 авг. 2019 г.


Can I give my heartworm positive dog Heartgard?

Heartgard is the safest heartworm prevention for heartworm positive dogs; it is important to remain on heartworm prevention throughout your dog's life. Your dog is on Heartgard for 2-3 months prior to initiating treatment because it kills some of the circulating larval forms before they become adult worms in the heart.

What can I give my dog that has heartworms?

An injectable drug, melarsomine (brand name Immiticide®), is given to kill adult heartworms. Melarsomine kills the adult heartworms in the heart and adjacent vessels. This drug is administered in a series of injections. Your veterinarian will determine the specific injection schedule according to your dog's condition.

Can I give my dog ivermectin if he has heartworms?

A: “Slow kill,” meaning the administration of ivermectin products alone to kill adult heartworms is not recommended. It will take many months to a few years before adult heartworms are killed; all the while they continue to damage the heart and lungs of the infected dog.

Does my dog need a heartworm test before Heartgard?

It is recommended by most veterinarians and by the manufacturers of the Heartworm medications that each dog have a test prior to receiving the medications each year, to ensure that the pet is free from Heartworm disease.

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