How soon can my dog safely play after heartworm treatment?

Activity restriction is paramount during treatment as worm death is occurring. I have attached a website link that can provide much more in depth information than can be written here. There is a pet owner information link there. I hope this helps and thank you for using PetCoach! https://www.heartwormsociety.org

No. I don't think that would be wise. When they have been treated for heartworms and rested for 2 months, it is recommended to GRADUALLY increase their exercise. After they have been cleared to start exercising it is best to start out with like a 5-10 minute leash walk and then every few days increase the time by about 5 minutes. I know that outwardly she seems fine and healthy and I'm sure she'd love the hike but I wouldn't risk it. Hope this answers your question. Best wishes to you and Stella in the new year!

Yes, that is true! While under heartworm treatment, Charlie should not be on a heartwood preventative. Once he is cleared of heartworms, it will be safe to start him on a preventative again to prevent him from getting heartworms again. Best of luck.

Hello. For the most part, you want to institute a level of exercise reduction so as to decrease the strain on the heart. This should start on the day of diagnosis, & continue with even further reduced exercise when heartworm treatment is started. Once Julius has been properly treated for the heartworms, he can resume normal activity levels. Thank you.

Depending on their physical condition it may be advisable to wait until the spay incision is healed. However your vet, who knows your dogs, should discuss this with you. If they are otherwise healthy and happy, then you will not have to wait long with treatment. Here is a lot of information for you: https://www.heartwormsociety.org/

It sounds like you have gone through the appropriate steps and I suspect the parasites are now cleared. Of course you still need to go through the testing to be sure but this protocol generally works very effectively. Congrats! The hardest part is over! Remember though to continue her on strict rest until your veterinarian clears her for normal activity again. I hope this helps.

This treatment could cause lethargy, it's quite common and this is one of the reason restriction is a must. if she becomes too lethargic you might need to take her to the ER, especially if you notice abnormal breathing.