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How long do I have to keep my dog quiet after heartworm treatment?

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From the first injection until six to eight weeks following the last injection, it will be absolutely essential to keep your dog quiet. That means strictly restricting all exercise and activity that would elevate your dog's heart rate or increase his blood pressure.


How long after heartworm treatment is dog active?

Enforced Rest is ESSENTIAL! Positively NO Strenuous Exercise for 8 weeks! 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.

Can my dog walk around the house during heartworm treatment?

Most dogs can be safely leash-walked during the treatment recovery period and providing appropriate chew toys can help relieve some of that stored up physical energy.

How much rest do you need after heartworm treatment?

Most dogs receive an initial injection, followed by a 30-day period of rest, and then two more injections that are given 24 hours apart. Many dogs will also be treated with an antibiotic (doxycycline), to combat potential infection with bacteria (Wolbachia) that inhabit the heartworm.

Why do you have to keep a dog calm during heartworm treatment?

The primary reason your veterinarian and the American Heartworm Society want you to keep your active dog calm during heartworm treatment is to reduce complications and reduce permanent damage to your dog's heart and lungs. It is a simple but important message.

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