My dog is in pain after heartworm injections, what meds are safe?

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My dpog has had one round of melarsomine for killing of heart worms. For about 18 hours she was in so much pain, pacing drooling up down is there any medication she can bee given. She is due to get the next injections one day apart. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 45 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

HI, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Areial! Treating for heartworm disease is very serious and painful. I do not recommend giving Areial anything with out talking to your Vet first. The AHS (American Heartworm Society) recommends prednisone (a steroid) to be given after injections. If she is on prednisone then giving her human medications (like aspirin) could make her very sick. I recommend contacting your vet and asking for pain medications and anti-nausea medications. Also the AHS protocol is 3 injections: the first one then 1 month later the 2nd and 3rd 1 day apart. I hope this helps and I wish Areial the very best!

My dog is in pain after heartworm injections, what meds are safe?

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