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Conventional Heartworm Treatments Are Not
Ideal For All Pets
Heartworm is one of the most difficult parasites to treat.
As a result, it is very important to make sure that you are doing
everything you can to prevent heartworm. For most pets, the best
options are the conventional heartworm preventative medications.
However, you should always keep in mind that these treatments are
mildly toxic to your dog in addition to the heartworms.
This is the biggest reason why these treatments are generally sold
on a prescription-only basis. You should make sure that your dog
will be able to stand conventional treatments before you start. Some
dog breeds react very strongly to conventional heartworm medication.
For example, it is suggested that you avoid treating collies and
other dog breeds that are related to collies with once-a-month
heartworm treatments.
It has been suggested that conventional heartworm preventatives may
have more side effects than are noticed at first, even if the
treatments are working very well for those dogs. It has been
suggested that heartworm medicines may have a negative effect on
your dog's immune system and internal organs.
Alternative methods include a healthy diet.
Most of the dog heartworm alternative treatment methods are
untested. This means that the FDA does not vouch for whether or not
they will be effective. If you live in an area with lots of
heartworm infestations, then you should only think about alternative
medications if you have few other choices. You should also consult
with your vet before you make any final decisions - your vet may
have other suggestions for you.
You should only take on a holistic or dog heartworm alternative
treatment process if you have the time to follow it through. For
instance, you will also need to make sure that your dog is eating
properly. This requires specially prepared foods and also means that
you should avoid processed dog foods. Healthy food will improve your
dog's immune system. This will give you a healthier, happier pet,
and will reduce the likelihood of several other internal parasites.
You should also make sure that you get your dog tested for
heartworms regularly. While this is always recommended, it is
especially important if you are using alternative treatment methods.
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