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2nd Answer:
Yes, Ivermectin can, to a certain degree. It would be the final part of the treatment for heartworms in the dog, done by a Veterinarian. Another medication is given at the start to kill the adult heartworms in the dog. Then after all the adult heartworms are killed, a dose of Ivermectin is given usually about 2 weeks later to kill any microfilare (baby heartworms) left in the blood. This of course is only done under a Veterinarian's care. The ivermectin cannot kill the adult heartworms. It could be the treatment for killing off the heartworms has changed since I was in the Veterinarian field too.
1st Answer:
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 13y agoif your dog has heart worms ivomec will kill all the worms, the worms will clog up the heart valves and kill the dog. Go to your vet for treatment, heart worms are difficult to treat and must be done over a period of time
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∙ 12y agoWhile it is always possible for an animal to have a serious adverse reaction to drug, the chances are quite low. Heartworm preventatives have been studied for safety and efficacy prior to their marketing. That being said, there are certains types/breeds of dogs that are more susceptible to having a bad reaction to the heartworm preventative ivermectin so it is very important to discuss the risks with your vet prior to starting any dog on a heartworm prevetnative.
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How fast should worms be treated for a dog?
Quickly as possible because without shots for treating heartworms the dog can die.
Is ivomec dangerous to dogs?
if the dog has heart worms Ivomec will kill both the worm and the dog. If the dog is heart worm free it can be sued but Valbazen or panacur are better choices
Can a dog get heartworms from tics?
No
How do you treat heartworms in dogs?
Answer #2: This answer is so wrong. There are generally NO symptoms when a dog has heartworms. When they get to a advanced stage then there might be some coughing and generally a little lethargic. The white worms referred to in the other answer are round worms which are coughed up or vomited up, is a totally different parasite and easily treated. Your dog should be tested for heartworm first, a simple blood test, then if negative, put on a year around heartworm monthly protectant. Answer #1: The most noticeable symptom is when they cough up white worms in their vomit. Make certain that your dog does not ingest the worm (dogs have the nasty tendency to do that).
Will aspirin help a dog with heartworms?
If a dog has heartworms, a vet is the ONLY thing you should be considering. Aspirin will not deal with this serious condition.
Heartworms are generally transmitted by what type of vector?
heartworms are transmitted by the dog eating fleas (dead or alive) that has eggs in it and the hatch in the dog
Why is a exam for heartworm required annualy if the dog is on heartworm med yearround and is positive for heartworms?
Because if the dog has heartworms and you give a preventive, it can harm or kill the dog. Preventives are not safe for a dog that already has heartworms, except in some circumstances where it was caught very early.
Does boxer dog commonly die from heartworms?
NO
Does heartgard kill heartworms already inside dogs?
Heartgard only kills the microfillare, the immature stage of heartworms (or baby heartworms). It will not kill the adult heartworms that live in the heart. That is why it is very important to have your dog tested first by a Veterinarian for heartworms.
Can a humen get heartworms form his dog?
no that's stupid
What is the end result of heartworms in a dog?
Usually death...
Can a dog get heartworm from drinking water with mosquito larvae?
No. Heartworms come from adult mosquitoes through the BITE. Baby heartworms are injected with the mosquito bite and migrate to the heart through the blood system. So, while ingesting water with mosquito larvae in it will not give your dog heartworms, if they are allowed to grow up into adult mosquitoes, the adults may bite your dog and give it heartworms.
