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Heartworm Disease in Dogs: Treatment

Canine heartworm treatment targets different parasite stages and requires strict activity restriction.

Canine heartworm treatment targets different parasite stages and requires strict activity restriction. The veterinarian tailors treatment and monitoring to the dog's condition.

Editorial overview based on the linked VCA resource; this is not the complete original handout. Prepared 2026-10-03; not veterinarian-reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment, including medication choice and dose, require veterinary guidance.

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