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 lungworm be cured?
Lungworm treatment is widely available from your vet and extremely easy to administer. Once diagnosed and treated, most dogs make a full recovery and, like all diseases, the key to successful treatment is taking action early.
Do lungworms go away on their own?
If your cat has a mild lungworm infection without symptoms, it usually gets better on its own within a few weeks. If your cat has serious symptoms, you'll need to take them to the vet. With treatment, cats get better without complications.
Can you treat lungworm naturally?
Can lungworms be treated naturally? Yes, there is a natural treatment for lungworms in dogs. Basically, lungworms travel to the lungs through the intestine, so regular use of intestinal worms prevention will reduce the risk of worms moving into the lungs. Pumpkin seeds can be used to deworm lungworms.
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.
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