Heartworm Treatment in Dogs

Angela Gellis · Posted: Wed May 28, 2008 5:00 pm Post subject: Heartworm Treatment in Dogs

How do you treat heartworms in dogs? Just curious, guys...

Keith Kitson · Posted: Fri May 30, 2008 12:38 pm Post subject:

Hi. I've heard that it is a dangerous process to cure a dog with heartworm disease. I'm not a hundred percent sure why. A friend even went to say that the meds are as lethal as poison, but those are the only types that will cure the dog.

One thing I'm sure of. It is better to prevent heartworms from infecting your dog. There are meds like Heartgard for that.

Eleni Gordon · Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 9:32 am Post subject:

treatments for heartworms in dogs vary. if you want to know about them, you can check out the website of the american heartworm society.

Jennifer Trenton · Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 2:49 pm Post subject:

heartworm disease can be treated but preventing your dog from getting the disease is safer.

Beatrice Dixon · Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2008 4:03 pm Post subject:

I know there are available FDA-approved treatments for heartworms. I'm sure the vet can advise the appropriate treatment for the infected dog.

Sofia Blackbern · Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2008 4:10 pm Post subject:

although treatments are available, there is some risk in treating heartworm disease. i don't if what i heard is true but they say that a the dog under treatment may even need to be hospitalized for a period of time.

Terrence Watson · Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 8:39 am Post subject:

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Megan Turnbull · Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2008 1:47 pm Post subject:

i didn't know about this. thanks! just a question, after treatment can my dog get re-infected?

Jennifer Trenton · Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 3:34 pm Post subject:

i think your dog can get re-infected because it only takes a single bite from a mosquito that has the infection to make your pet sick. so, ask your vet what's the best heartworm preventative.

Douglas Barr · Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 10:06 am Post subject:

I suggest you take your dog to the vet. Heartworm disease is very serious and requires professional help.

ladybug218 · Newbie Joined: 23 Jun 2008 Posts: 3

Both of my dogs went through the heartworm treatment several years ago. They stayed overnight, picked them up the next day. They developed a slight case of pneumonia, had to take pretizone. I would strongly suggest to anyone to please give your pets heartworm preventative meds.

Trish Coyne · Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2008 10:44 am Post subject:

i totally agree with you, ladybug. our pets to stay protected must be given heartworm preventatives.