My dog was diagnosed with heartworms. What are the treatment options?

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My 3 1/2 year old German Shepard and Rottweiler mix has been diagnosed with heart worms. What is the best/ typical treatment course that we should take? Pet's info: Dog | Rottweiler | Male | unneutered | 3 years and 8 months old | 75 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

I'm sorry Milo has heartworms! There's only one drug that is approved by the FDA to treat and kill heartworms, and that is melarsomine. This drug is given by injection, and can only be given in a vet hospital by the vet. Speak to your vet about treating him for heartworm, and check out this website which has more information on the disease. I hope this helps! https://www.heartwormsociety.org/heartworm-positive-dogs

My dog was diagnosed with heartworms. What are the treatment options?

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