The management of over-correction of hyponatremia is similar to the general approach to hyponatremia: 1  Defend the intravascular volume. 2  Prevent the sodium from increasing any further Fluid restriction: make the patient NPO and stop IV fluids. 3  Consult Nephrology.
Heartworm treatment recovery is often rough. Heartworm treatment often causes pain to spread throughout the dog's lower back muscles and makes the dog feel nauseated. Both symptoms will usually ease in a couple of days. As the worms begin dying off, it is common for a dog to cough or gag.
Even after treatment and health clearance, in rare cases some former heartworm patients can still test. positive for the heartworm antigen for four to six months after treatment, which is why the dog should. be reâtested in four months and again six months later while being kept on the monthly preventative.