In February 2017, the FDA approved a generic form of melarsomine dihydrochloride for the treatment of heartworm disease in dogs. (oregonvma.org)
Because of the expense of melarsomine treatment as well as the risks involved, some owners and humane groups decide to simply place heartworm - posative dogs that are not showing symptoms on ivermectin and doxycycline antibiotic. (2ndchance.info)
Dogs that have undergone adulticidal therapy in preparation for relocation should not be transported for at least 4 weeks after melarsomine injection. (heartwormsociety.org)