
Heartworm Treatment for Dogs: An Expert Guide
Heartworm treatment uses a staged veterinary protocol, three melarsomine injections, strict rest and follow-up testing. Learn the timeline, costs, side effects and recovery plan.
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Dr. Debora Lichtenberg, VMD, is a small animal and exotics veterinarian who has been practicing medicine for over 30 years. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Lichtenberg also trained at the Philadelphia Zoo. She now practices in the New York City area and lives in the West Village with her husband and her rescued pets, Cocoa and OG. Dr. Lichtenberg has been writing for Petful for many years, and she has been recognized with Certificates of Excellence from both the Dog Writers Association of America and the Cat Writers Association of America.

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