Will Falconer, DVM Moderator
Hi Brit,
The best advice is, first, don't worry. She can be cured without a 3 month lockup or toxic (read: arsenic) treatment. And time is on your side, as in months of time, most likely.
Why has she gotten heartworm? She's got some underlying chronic disease that allows susceptibility to be present. The goal is to cure that underlying disease (with professional help, not DIY) and expect the susceptibility to vanish along with the worms.
If you visit this page on Apoquel, you’ll see a free report called Apoquel Alternatives. In it, I outline in detail how to find a good homeopathic vet to help you.