Heartworm: A Preventable Threat
Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal condition, but it is 100% preventable. Understanding how heartworm spreads and how to protect your dog is essential for every pet owner.
How Heartworm Spreads
Heartworm is transmitted through mosquito bites. When an infected mosquito bites your dog, it deposits heartworm larvae that mature into foot-long worms living in the heart, lungs, and blood vessels.
Why Prevention Matters
- Treatment is costly and risky: treating heartworm requires months of restricted activity and injections that can cost $1,000+.
- Damage is often permanent: even after successful treatment, damage to the heart and lungs may be irreversible.
- Prevention is simple: a single monthly chewable tablet provides complete protection.
Prevention Tips
- Use monthly heartworm preventives year-round, not just during mosquito season.
- Have your dog tested annually for heartworm, even if on preventives.
- Use a product that also protects against intestinal parasites for complete coverage.
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