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How do you get rid of lung worms in dogs?

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Created: 2022-06-05 05:09:10

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The parasites can be killed with specific antiparasitic drugs depending on the type of lungworm. Different medications include ivermectin, fenbendazole (Panacur™), Moxidectin+Imidacloprid (Advantage Multi™), and Milbemycin Oxime+praziquantel (Interceptor Plus™).


Can a dog recover from lungworm?

Once diagnosed and treated, most dogs will recover fully from lungworm. But the earlier the treatment, the better the prognosis.

What wormer kills lungworm in dogs?

Advocate is the only product to prevent and treat lungworm. When given monthly, Advocate prevents the establishment of an infection. If your vet suspects your dog may have already become infected with this parasite, they can be prescribed Advocate to treat the condition.

What are the symptoms of lung worm in dogs?

The most common symptoms of lungworm infection are:Coughing.Changes in breathing or struggling to breathe.Going off food.Upset tummy with vomiting and/or diarrhoea.Loss of weight.Tiredness and depression.Unexplained or excessive bruising.Pale gums.

What happens if my dog has lungworm?

In the dog, ringworm lesions usually appear as areas of hair loss (alopecia) that are roughly circular. As these circular lesions enlarge, the central area heals, and hair may begin to regrow in the middle of the lesion. The affected hair shafts are fragile and easily broken.

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