Heartworm treatment for dogs: Is it always successful and a full cure?

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What are the chances of the shot heart worm treatment being successful for dogs? Like does it 100% cure it or does it depend on how serious the worms are? I’m not sure. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | neutered | 9 years and 6 months old | 11 lbs

David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

In depends on how severe the infestation is, but with the new treatment protocol most dogs recover eventually, it may take a very long time to finish the treatment course if the dog is heavily infested and you need to be very strict with physical activity as any excess in activity may put his life in danger as long as he is not cleared of this disease.

Heartworm treatment for dogs: Is it always successful and a full cure?

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