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Originally Posted by ladyjane  The injections that they get are in the lower back, deep into the muscle and they hurt terribly. Did your vet put him on prednisone or Doxycycline? I also have given pups pain meds for the first couple of days. You might want to ask your vet about a pain med if he is uncomfortable. My vet gives Bupranex.
Please do keep him quiet! That is ultra important during HW treatment. Crate rest is best....if I get a pup that stresses in a crate, I keep them tethered to me whenever I am sitting for a period of time so that they can be out of the crate. Usually most of them are ok in a crate.
Here are some links with information you might find interesting: 02 Heartworm Treatment - VeterinaryPartner.com - a VIN company! American Heartworm Society
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