Heartworm Treatment for Dogs and Cats

Heartworm treatmentHeartworm positive dogs are hospitalized and given an injection of melarsomine (Rx) (brand name--Immiticide) to kill the adult worms. A second injection of melarsomine is given 24 hours later. This treatment is effective but harsh. Some pets may develop life threatening reactions to the heartworm treatment itself, which is why they must be hospitalized for the heartworm treatment.Heartworm preventionMonthly heartworm medications...