Home remedies for heartworms are extremely dangerous, as only prescribed heartworm preventative and proper veterinary care treatment are effective it curing the dog and preventing the spread of the disease. Seek professional veterinary care to treat a dog with heartworms withinformation from a pet care specialist in this free video on dogs. Expert: Cordell Jacques Bio: Cordell Jacques has worked in the pet industry for more than 10 years, currently working at Huron Pet Supply in Ann Arbor, Mich. Filmmaker: Travis Waack