I was thinking about how our pets are living better and longer lives these days because of the effectiveness of heartworm and flea preventions, and it occurred to me that I have not done an article in ...

The parasite, spread by mosquitos, can be life-threatening.

(StatePoint) Your dog is your best friend, and you take good care of him, making sure he gets quality food and exercise, immunizations and heartworm medication. Why, then, does your veterinarian also ...

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.

It just takes one bite from an infected mosquito to transmit heartworms to your pet. Heartworm disease is a serious and, if left untreated, often fatal condition that affects more than a million pets ...

If my dog is taking monthly heartworm prevention, why should I test for the disease every year? The reason for testing your dog for heartworm disease each year is simple: you cannot be 100% sure that ...

HAMPTON ROADS, VA—At VBSPCA, heartworm testing is a key component of their pet wellness plan. In addition to scheduling an annual physical exam for your dog, it is essential to ensure they receive ...

“What we can say with confidence is that heartworm evolution is far older and more complex than a simple story of parasites ...