An accurate patient historythe comprehension of diverse clinical signsthe use of several diagnostic procedures that may include: blood (serological) testingmicrofilarial detection and differentiationphysical examination and clinical lab tests X-ray (radiology)angiography andultrasound (echocardiography)in the worst case scenario, evaluation after departure (necropsy).SerologyDiagnostic evaluations for the analysis of antibodies and antigens in blood clots.Antigen TestsAntigen tests detect specific antigens primarily found in mature female heartworms and are used with much success to detect canine heartworm infection. At present, evaluations are accessible as in-clinic tests in addition to in many veterinary reference labs. Most commercial evaluations will accurately detect infections with one or more adult female heartworms which are at least seven or eight months old, however, the tests usually do not find infections of less than five months duration.
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Before beginning a preventative program, all dogs that could potentially be infected with older heartworms should be analyzed.Macrocyclic Lactone (ML)Macrocyclic lactones are highly effective parasiticides utilised in preventing heartworm infections. Their primary benefits lie in their safety and ease of management of once-monthly doses. Each of the macrocyclic lactones can have added intestinal parasite or outside parasite activity, which may be the determining factor that a veterinarian uses to recommend a specific product for a certain region or a single situation.
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