I have taken care of many pups with heartworms over the years. I know the latest protocols and have never heard of using anything to protect the liver. Not saying it is not done by some; but it is not something I have heard of.
Every foster I have had has done well that has been through treatment and suffered no ill effects. There was only one who got very ill during the treatment, but it was years ago and he ended up ok after all was said and done. Sadly that was before the slower kill methods used now...I thought he was going to die. He scared the heck out of me coughing up blood. I do like the slow kill method the best as there is less risk to the pup with that. |