{"id":3336,"date":"2021-11-17T12:28:00","date_gmt":"2021-11-17T12:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/canadapetcare.thepethost.com\/?p=3336"},"modified":"2021-12-06T09:00:34","modified_gmt":"2021-12-06T09:00:34","slug":"analyzing-the-cost-of-dogs-heartworm-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/canadapetcare.thepethost.com\/analyzing-the-cost-of-dogs-heartworm-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Analyzing the Cost of Dog\u2019s Heartworm Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Dogs are said to be one of the most loyal pets,\nand they have proven it every now and then. Hachiko\u2019s story is very\nheartbreaking and beautiful; a dog so loyal to his owner that he waited 9 years\nfor him to return after his passing away. Similarly, pet parents will go to any\nextent to keep their dogs healthy. Even then, there\u2019s always a threat looming\nover one\u2019s head; what if the dog gets infected with heartworms? &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Heartworm is an extremely scary disease. The\ncondition needs to be treated as soon as you diagnose it. Even a second of\ndoubt can prove fatal to your pooch. Therefore, heartworm prevention treatments\nare advised so that people don\u2019t have to bear the cost of treating the disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, let\u2019s learn about the life-cycle of\nHeartworm: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>A mosquito ingests microfilaria by biting an infected dog<\/li><li>It develops into a larva within the mosquito (in 10 \u2013 14 days)<\/li><li>That infected mosquito bites the dog and transmits larvae into the bloodstream <\/li><li>In 5-6 months, the larvae matures, and develops in the dog\u2019s lungs and heart<\/li><li>The adult heartworm releases microfilaria into the bloodstream of the dog<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"764\" src=\"http:\/\/canadapetcare.thepethost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/CPC-heartworm-lifecycle-2.jpg\" alt=\"Life cycle of heartworm\" class=\"wp-image-3337\" srcset=\"http:\/\/canadapetcare.thepethost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/CPC-heartworm-lifecycle-2.jpg 750w, http:\/\/canadapetcare.thepethost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/CPC-heartworm-lifecycle-2-147x150.jpg 147w, http:\/\/canadapetcare.thepethost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/CPC-heartworm-lifecycle-2-295x300.jpg 295w, http:\/\/canadapetcare.thepethost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/CPC-heartworm-lifecycle-2-64x64.jpg 64w, http:\/\/canadapetcare.thepethost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/CPC-heartworm-lifecycle-2-108x110.jpg 108w, http:\/\/canadapetcare.thepethost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/CPC-heartworm-lifecycle-2-412x420.jpg 412w, http:\/\/canadapetcare.thepethost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/CPC-heartworm-lifecycle-2-422x430.jpg 422w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cost\nof Heartworm Preventive<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The cost of heartworm is way less compared to its treatment. Heartworm treatments are available in tablet, chewable, and topical form. These are monthly treatments that protect your buddy from heartworm infection. Moreover, advanced treatment like <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canadapetcare.com\/heartgard-plus-for-dogs\/heartwormers-treatment-34.aspx?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=seo&amp;utm_campaign=cost-of-heartworm-treatment\">Heartgard Plus for Dog<\/a><\/strong> also treats various other worms such as hookworms and roundworms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The cost of\nheartworm preventive treatment, according to The American Animal\nHospital Association, is $5-$15 per month (on an average). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hence, if you want to avoid the heavy cost of treating heartworm disease, always administer preventives to your furry pal. Year round prevention is the best for your buddy\u2019s health. It will not only ensure his well-being but also save him from such a deadly disease. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cost of Heartworm Treatment <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The vet will evaluate your dog\u2019s health and check\nthe severity of the infection before suggesting a treatment. The treatment will\ndestroy the adult worms that are present in the heart and arteries of the dog.\nMoreover, it also eradicates microfilaria, so the dog doesn\u2019t get infected\nagain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The treatment\ngenerally consists of injections and hospital stay. However, the recovery could\ntake up to 7-8 months. Furthermore, the treatment can cost from $400 to $1000,\ndepending upon the dog\u2019s condition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One reason to prevent this disease is its cost.\nAnother is that the treatment is very complex. The vet will need to check for\nany underlying diseases that could have an impact on the treatment (like lung\ndamage or heart disease). Although the success rate of treatment is high (98%),\nthe second round of treatment might be needed. The second dose is required only\nif the heartworms are present in the dog\u2019s body after 6 months of treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Heartworm is one disease you should be afraid of\nfor your furry pal. It can deteriorate your pet\u2019s health and cause disturbances\nin their (and your) life. What makes the treatment so expensive is the frequent\nvisit to vets, X-rays, checkups, and rounds of injections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"background-color:#edf3f7;color:#c531dd\" class=\"has-text-color has-background has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Read:<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canadapetcare.com\/blog\/top-7-preventatives-for-heartworms-on-dogs\/ \">Top 7 Heartworm Preventatives for Dogs<\/a><\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our advice to pet parents is to administer heartworm preventive to their dogs all year round. <strong>Products like<\/strong> <strong>Heartgard Plus<\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canadapetcare.com\/advantage-multi-advocate-for-dogs\/heartwormers-treatment-5.aspx?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=seo&amp;utm_campaign=analyzing-the-cost-of-dogs-heartworm-treatment\">Advantage Multi<\/a>, Nuheart (Generic Version of Heartgard) and Nexgard Spectra are the best heartworm preventive treatment for dogs.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dogs are said to be one of the most loyal pets, and they have proven it every now and then. Hachiko\u2019s story is very heartbreaking and beautiful; a dog so loyal to his owner that he waited 9 years for him to return after his passing away. 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