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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.
Why are heartworms so dangerous in animals?
because they can kill the animal
Does garlic kill heartworms?
Garlic is not proven to be an effective treatment for heartworms. It is recommended to consult a veterinarian for appropriate heartworm prevention and treatment options.
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.
Will beer kill head lice?
no, beer can not kill head lice
Can heartworms cause my dog's hind legs to stop working?
heart worms if not treated can kill it
Can heartworms be cured?
Yes, a heartworm infection can be "cured" by killing the adult heartworms and the circulating microfilaria in the blood. However, there may be permanent damage to the heart depending on the number of worms present and how long they have been present.
What type of tree promotes heartworms?
Trees have nothing to do with heartworms.
Does vinegar kill heartworms?
Vinegar will kill heart worms in some breeds of dogs. It also depends on how bad and how long your dog has had the worms that determines if vinegar will work or not.
Do fish drink beer?
No it will kill them
Using ivomec for treating dog with heartworms?
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.
What is the best over the counter drug to cure for heartworms?
There is no over-the-counter drug to cure heartworms.
