Heartworms (Dirofilaria immitis) are parasitic roundworms that infest the heart and lungs of dogs. The disease caused by these parasites is called dirofilariasis. It is one of the most serious and ...

It is the time of year when some pet parents put their dogs and cats back on flea, tick and heartworm preventatives, but an expert said pets should stay on preventatives year-round. "There ...

Veterinary cardiologist Dr. Marisa Ames, Associate Professor at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine and President of ...

“Six-Point” protection against heartworm, four major tick species, fleas, roundworms, hookworms, and tapeworms. The product uses four distinct agents: Lotilaner (for fleas/ticks), Moxidectin (for ...

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.

Heartworms are thin, white worms that live in the heart, lungs, and blood vessels of animals and are primarily associated with dogs. They can grow to be up to a foot long and hundreds of worms can ...

Q: My vet recommended heartworm testing and prevention chews for my pets, but I’m worried about side effects and cost. Are these really needed? A: For most dogs, the answer is yes. Heartworm disease ...

In Louisiana, the climate is humid and subtropical, meaning conditions are ripe for mosquitoes to be present year-round. This also means heartworm disease is a huge problem in our area. Dogs and cats ...