[Dailydrool] Heartworms and Heartgard

[rkbeard at aol.com]

I have treated several dogs with very mild positive heartworm tests with  
Heartgard, at the advice of my vet.
It is VERY important to be sure that it is a very light infestation.   The 
Heartgard kills the microfilaria (baby worms) while they are still too small 
 to damage the heart as they die.  It also keeps the infestation from  
becoming worse.  However, if it is not a very light case, it can be  dangerous 
to do this.  Therefore, careful testing to be sure you have a  light positive 
case is extremely important.
 
Kathryn Beard
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