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Heartworms often contain Wolbachia bacteria, which worsen inflammation associated with heartworm disease
Doxycycline (brand names: Vibramycin®, Oracea®, Monodox®, Periostat®, Doryx®, Acticlate®) is a tetracycline antibiotic used to treat certain infections in small animals, such as anaplasma (a tick-borne disease), heartworm disease, and periodontal (teeth and gum) disease
Doxycycline is a prescription antibiotic medication that treats a wide variety of bacterial infections
It is commonly prescribed to treat a wide range of bacterial infections
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The antibiotic doxycycline can kill Wolbachia pipiens bacteria and young heartworms and reduce lung injury associated with melarsomine treatment
Female adult heartworms are 6 - 14" long (15 - 36 cm) and 1/8" wide (3 mm)
This version supersedes previous editions and has been peer reviewed by independent experts
This treatment starts off with one injection given to your dog at the vet