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How long do heartworms live after treatment?

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The heartworms will die over the next 6 weeks. As they die and are broken down, pieces of them could lodge in other parts of the body's blood vessels, causing unnecessary complications–if your pet's activity is too strenuous. THE FIRST 30 DAYS AFTER TREATMENT ARE THE MOST CRITICAL!


How long can a dog live after being treated for heartworms?

Dogs with heartworm disease can live high-quality lives as long as they are given appropriate care. After completing treatment and following your veterinarian's recommenda- tions on heartworm disease testing and prevention, the chances of any long-term effects are very low.

How long does it take for heartworms to dissolve after treatment?

Once treated, the heartworms die slowly and begin to dissolve, taking several weeks. Three to four weeks later, your dog will begin phase two to get rid of the baby heartworms.

Can a dog completely be cured of heartworms?

Heartworm antigen testing is the most reliable method of confirming that all of the adult heartworms have been eliminated. Although many dogs are antigen-negative 16 weeks after treatment, it can take longer for the antigen to be completely cleared from some dogs.

Do heartworms shorten a dog's life after treatment?

Although there's a risk involved in heartworm treatment, there's a greater risk in not taking care of the infestation. Once in a while, a dog succumbs during the course of heartworm treatment. However, he's almost certainly going to have a shortened life expectancy if heartworms are left alone.

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