This is another in our “Reader’s Heartworm Stories” series and I am very grateful to Doug for sending us this story about his dog Ginger and for the wonderful pictures – thank you Doug! Ginger was about 9 months old … Continue reading
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To date, there continues to be only one effective and FDA approved treatment for treating dogs with a heartworm infection. The current method requires doses of the drug Immiticide. Unfortunately, there is a severe shortage of this drug at present. … Continue reading
It is a natural reaction of any dog owner when faced with the worrying reality of having to have their beloved pet treated for a heartworm infection, to wonder whether having their dog injected with the powerful drug, Immiticide, is … Continue reading
Heartworm in dogs and cats continues to be a growing concern in the United States. Unfortunately, many pet owners have misconceptions about the disease. The FDA and the American Heartworm Society (AHS) are stepping up efforts to educate the public … Continue reading