Blood smears viewed under a microscope will also confirm the disease by seeing the microfilaria swimming. X-ray of the chest cavity will reveal the concentration of worms by the enlargement of the right side of the heart. Anemia is also associated with the disease and is detectable by urine or blood tests. The object is to kill the adult worms and the microfilaria. Complications of the disease is when the severity of the infection has other symptoms and problems within the body. Caparsolate, administered by intravenous means, will not eradicate the entire infection. There are numerous side effects, which include digestive tract upset, liver jaundice, renal failure, and death. Immiticide is more effective in killing only the adult worms and the side effects are similar to caparsolate, but doses can be given in monthly intervals. Heartworm treatment medicine is toxic due to the ingredient of arsenic. Doses of Doxycycline, Macrocyclic lactone and Prednisone are prescribed. Surgery is possible to remove masses of worms when the canine is in good health and the complications of the disease is not serious. Retesting after treatments are completed is necessary. If a test comes back positive, the canine must be
Blood smears viewed under a microscope will also confirm the disease by seeing the microfilaria swimming. X-ray of the chest cavity will reveal the concentration of worms by the enlargement of the right side of the heart. Anemia is also associated with the disease and is detectable by urine or blood tests. The object is to kill the adult worms and the microfilaria. Complications of the disease is when the severity of the infection has other symptoms and problems within the body. Caparsolate, administered by intravenous means, will not eradicate the entire infection. There are numerous side effects, which include digestive tract upset, liver jaundice, renal failure, and death. Immiticide is more effective in killing only the adult worms and the side effects are similar to caparsolate, but doses can be given in monthly intervals. Heartworm treatment medicine is toxic due to the ingredient of arsenic. Doses of Doxycycline, Macrocyclic lactone and Prednisone are prescribed. Surgery is possible to remove masses of worms when the canine is in good health and the complications of the disease is not serious. Retesting after treatments are completed is necessary. If a test comes back positive, the canine must be