Heartworm Treatment and Home Remedies for Pets
Modified on Jul 12, 2023
One thing that's undeniable after reading many, many posts is that Earth Clinic readers are passionate about the animals that share their lives. They want to do the right thing. Some readers simply want to use natural treatments, while other can't afford a vet visit and are hoping to find an alternative that will work. Deciding whether or not to treat their beloved dog with commercial heartworm preventative can be a difficult decision. Some dogs become very sick from commercial heartworm preventative; these dogs need a natural alternative.
Heartworm is Dangerous
There is no denying that heartworm is dangerous. If you go online and look at a picture of a dog's heart filled with worms, that's enough to convince anyone that this is not a problem that they want their own dog to develop. If a dog is diagnosed with heartworms, the treatment is also dangerous and hard on the dog. As the worms die off (from either conventional or natural treatment), it's possible that the dog could have a heart attack or stroke. However, the treatment is less dangerous than doing nothing.
The one thing that vets agree on, whether they promote natural treatments or the standard heartworm preventative and/or treatments, is that preventing heartworm from developing is far better than treating the infestation. Any treatment that is strong enough to kill the worms poses some danger to the dog. Heartworm can be present in the dog with few or no symptoms for some time, so make sure to get a diagnosis before starting any treatment.
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