The truth is: heartworm disease in dogs can be fatal if left untreated.<\/strong><\/p>\n In this post, we\u2019ll answer the big question: how much is a dog heartworm treatment?<\/strong><\/p>\n We'll also briefly discuss the disease, plus the signs and symptoms to watch out for.<\/p>\n So, is your dog protected?<\/p>\n Let's break down the real cost of dog heartworm treatment\u2014and how prevention can save you money and heartbreak.<\/p>\n RELATED:\u00a0Taking a Very Close Look at Causes of Heartworm in Dogs<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Heartworm disease is caused by the parasite Dirofilaria immitis<\/em><\/a>,<\/span>\u00a0transmitted through mosquito bites.<\/p>\n When a carrier mosquito bites a dog<\/a>, it transmits the eggs or larvae into the dog's body, where they mature into adult worms and live in the heart, lungs, or other blood vessels.<\/p>\n Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal condition that affects dogs worldwide.<\/p>\n Despite continuous preventative efforts, heartworm cases are still on the rise and are recorded in all 50 states.<\/a><\/p>\n The American Heartworm Society reported that in 2011, there were about 800,000 heartworm-positive dogs in the United States; two decades later, that number grew to over 1.2 million cases.<\/a><\/p>\n RELATED:\u00a03 Safe and Effective Natural Mosquito Repellents for Dogs<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n When left untreated, heartworm disease can lead to severe lung disease, heart failure, and damage to other organs.<\/span><\/p>\n The mild signs and symptoms<\/strong> to watch out for include:<\/p>\n As you notice, these are similar to most other health conditions' signs and symptoms.<\/p>\n The tricky part about recognizing dog heartworm disease is\u00a0that the\u00a0symptoms often don't<\/span>\u00a0show until the condition is advanced.<\/a><\/p>\n Severe signs of heartworm disease<\/strong> include:<\/p>\n We've discussed more signs to watch out for in the article linked below.<\/p>\n RELATED: How Do I Know If My Dog Has Heartworms?<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Remember that delaying treatment will increase the risks of complications, and advanced cases of heartworm disease are more difficult and expensive to treat.\u200b<\/p>\n Understanding the costs associated with heartworm treatment is crucial for pet owners to make informed decisions about their dog's health and finances.<\/span><\/p>\n A fair warning: it's not going to be cheap.<\/strong><\/p>\n According to various veterinary sources, pet owners can expect to pay an average of $500 to $1,800 per round of heartworm treatment.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Most dogs require two or more rounds of treatments, depending on the severity of the case.<\/p>\n The approximate cost per round of heartworm treatments:<\/p>\n In more severe cases, costs can escalate up to $6,000<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n For easier reference, here's a breakdown of the step-by-step procedure and its costs, from diagnosing to treating dog heartworm disease.<\/p>\n![\"heartworm](\"https:\/\/topdogtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/heartworm-diagram.jpg\")
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