Using ivomec for treating dog with heartworms?

Answer 1

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:

No.

Answer 2

if 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

Answer 3

While 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.