Lungworm requires special monthly medication to both treat and prevent infection, unlike regular dog wormers, which are often given every three months. Ask your vet to recommend a regular lungworm preventative alongside your usual anti-parasite prevention treatments.
How long does it take to treat lungworm?
At times, surgery may be needed in order to remove nodules. An infection caught early can be treated with medication alone; however, it must be noted that the treatment is extensive, with the prescription being given four (4) times minimum, one week apart. Treatment may be to be repeated, or continued for two months.
Do worming tablets stop lungworm?
How can I stop it? Thankfully, although you can't stop your dog being exposed to lungworms, there are lots of options for preventing an infestation developing. Regular worming treatments. Worming treatments usually come in the form of tablets or spot-ons, and may manage a range of parasites including lungworms.
Does my dog need lungworm treatment?
There's no evidence that dog lungworm can be transmitted to humans, although several other types of parasitic worm can. These include hookworms, tapeworms and roundworms. That's why it's so vital your dog regular receives worming treatment.
What treatment kills lungworm in dogs?
The most commonly used treatment is a spot-on medication containing two drugs called moxidectin and imidacloprid that kill the worms at all stages of development.
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