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MERCK MANUAL
Veterinary Manual
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Heartworm Disease
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Heartworm Disease in Dogs, Cats, and Ferrets
Life Cycle
Pathogenesis
Wolbachia
Clinical Findings
Clinical Findings in Cats and Ferrets
Diagnosis
Heartworm Detection in Dogs
Heartworm Detection in Cats and Ferrets
Ancillary Tests in Cats, Dogs, and Ferrets
Treatment in Dogs
Pretreatment Evaluation
Pretreatment Stabilization
Arsenical (Melarsomine) Adulticide Treatment
Doxycycline in Adulticide Treatment
Nonarsenical (Macrolide + Doxycycline) Adulticide Treatment
After Adulticide Treatment
Microfilaricide Treatment
Treatment in Cats
Treatment in Ferrets
Prevention
Resistance
Key Points
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