Of all the parasitic infestations a dog may face, heartworm is among the scariest for both pet and owner. A single bite from an infected mosquito can deposit immature heartworm larvae into a dog’s ...

Heartworms are parasitic worms that can infect the hearts, lungs and blood vessels of pets, primarily dogs, cats and ferrets, leading to serious health issues. Heartworms are transmitted through ...

Climate change could be contributing to the spread of heartworm in the U.S., creating conditions ripe for the transmitters of the parasite, mosquitoes, to breed. A 2019 USA TODAY article cited data ...

Rising mosquito activity heading into the summer months poses an increased risk of transmitting heartworm disease to dogs, which can lead to damage of the heart, lungs and arteries if left untreated.

A new paper published in Frontiers of Veterinary Science has revealed that less than 40% of dogs in Morris Animal Foundation's longitudinal Golden Retriever Lifetime Study were on preventive heartworm ...

This content is provided by Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital. Heartworm is a serious and potentially fatal disease that affects dogs and cats. April is Heartworm Awareness Month, and it’s a great time to ...

Hey Dallas Voice readers! Welcome back to another edition of my Woof column. Before we get into this month’s topic, I want to take a moment to say thank you to everyone who voted for Isla Veterinary ...

April marks National Heartworm Awareness Month, a time veterinarians say is critical for reminding pet owners to protect dogs and cats from a potentially fatal disease spread by mosquitoes. Heartworms ...

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Companion Animal Parasite Council, a nonprofit leading source for parasitic disease that threatens people and pet health, forecasted a high risk for heartworm disease in Mobile ...