The dog must be kept quiet (cage rest) for 4-6 weeks after treatment to help decrease the risk of pulmonary emboli.
Repeat the heartworm antigen test four months after treatment.
Treating the heartworm disease may kill the pet, but if not treated, the heartworm disease is likely to kill the pet.
Use with caution in pregnant or nursing animals if unable to wait until a later date to treat.
Do not treat with a heartworm preventive for 3-4 weeks after thiacetarsamide treatment.