One of the most common misconceptions is that using ivermectin -
based heartworm preventive medications for a «slow kill» is the preferred way to treat canine heartworm disease.
Not exact matches
The so - called «slow kill» method of
heartworm treatment involves administering monthly
heartworm preventive medications (usually ivermectin -
based) and waiting for the adult worms in the heart to die a natural death.
Dogs with chronic problems are put on
heartworm preventive medication on a monthly
basis since this
medication also kills Hookworms.