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Heartworm

Everything you need to know about heartworm medications for pets

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Treating Heartworm

Heartworm Disease in Dogs
by
Michael Kearley, DVM
Treating Heartworms in Dogs
by
Jennifer Coates, DVM
How Much Does Heartworm Treatment Cost for Dogs?
by
Kelly Sulik, DVM

3 Common Types of Pet Heartworm Meds
by
Jennifer Kvamme, DVM

The American Heartworm Society recommends that animals living in all parts of the U.S. be given heartworm preventive medications on a year-round basis. But which are the best heartworm meds for dogs and...

Pyrantel Pamoate
by
Amy Van Gels, DVM

PetMD’s medications content was written and reviewed by veterinary professionals to answer your most common questions about how medications function, their side effects, and what species they are prescribed...

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