ANIMAL CLINIC WINDSOR - HEARTWORM DISEASE TREATMENT

IS HEARTWORM TREATABLE? Although treatment is possible but it might be expensive and lengthy. Same time some serious risk factors are associated with treatment due to dead bodies of the worms that cause injury to the lung tissues. Treatment may include 1) Blood work to rule out sub clinical problems especially of liver and kidney. 2) Medication to kill adult worms followed by rest period of 4-6 weeks to allow your pet to recover from lung injuries associated with worm dead bodies. 3) Therapy to kill baby worms 4) Follow up testing 5) Some preventive medication to control shock and infection associated with worm dead bodies. RIVARD ANIMAL HOSPITAL 5635 Tecumseh Road East Windsor ON N8T 1C8 519-974-7387 www.rivardanimalhospital.com