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Does heartworm medicine make puppy sleepy?

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ADVERSE REACTIONS: The following adverse reactions have been reported following the use of HEARTGARD: Depression/lethargy, vomiting, anorexia, diarrhea, mydriasis, ataxia, staggering, convulsions and hypersalivation.


What are the side effects of heartworm medication?

Oral Heartworm Medications There are rarely side effects, if given at the proper dosage, but some dogs may experience vomiting, diarrhea, or incoordination. In the case of an allergic response to the heartworm medication, a dog may experience itching, hives, swelling of the face, or even seizures or shock.

What to expect after dog has heartworm treatment?

After treatment, the adult worms die and are carried by the blood to the lungs where they lodge in small blood vessels. There they decompose and are absorbed by the body over a period of several months. Reactions to the drugs are not uncommon, and there is always some risk involved in treating a dog for heartworms.

Why do dogs have to stay calm during heartworm treatment?

Why does my dog need to be kept quiet during heartworm treatment? Killing the heartworms that live in the dog's bloodstream is essential to restoring your dog's health, but at the same time, the death of the worms—which can grow to be a foot long or longer—poses risks.

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