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What is the treatment for heartworm disease?

April 26, 2017disease heartworm treatment

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What is the treatment for heartworm disease?

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• If caught early heartworm disease can be treated with intramuscular injections of a medication that kills the adult worms. • This treatment has inherent risks and hospitalization is required during treatment. • Recovery takes 1-2 months and it is recommended to limit exercise during that time (leash-walks only). • Complications such as heart failure or liver problems require special consideration. Further diagnostic tests may include an ultrasound of the heart and chest X-rays.