Carolina Place Animal Hospital - Fort Mill

05/21/2025

We will be closed on Monday May 26, 2025 for Memorial Day.

04/04/2025

It is National Heartworm Awareness Month! Please make sure your pet is on a monthly preventative and tested yearly.

What is Heartworms Disease ?

Heartworm disease is a potentially deadly condition caused by parasitic worms called Dirofilaria immitis. These worms are spread through the bite of an infected mosquito. Once inside the pet’s body, the heartworm larvae mature and travel to the heart, lungs, and associated blood vessels. Over time, they grow into adult worms, sometimes reaching lengths of up to 12 inches.

While dogs are the natural hosts of heartworms, cats can also become infected, although their symptoms and risk factors are different. In dogs, the disease can lead to severe lung disease, heart failure, and organ damage. In cats, heartworm disease is often harder to detect and can cause respiratory issues, vomiting, or even sudden death.

How common is Heartworm Disease?

Heartworm disease has been diagnosed in all 50 states, but it is especially prevalent in warmer climates like South Carolina, Florida, Mississippi, Texas and all of the Southeast portion of the USA where mosquitoes are active for much of the year. With year-round exposure to mosquitoes, pets in our region are at constant risk unless they are on a consistent prevention plan.

According to the American Heartworm Society, more than a million pets in the U.S. are infected with heartworms. The good news? Heartworm disease is almost entirely preventable with proper care and regular veterinary oversight.

04/02/2025

Your Pet’s Health Is Our Priority

03/31/2025

From puppy & kitten vaccinations, dentals to broken legs, and a few cheeky pets who ate what they shouldn’t have, we are able to treat all kinds of cases! No matter the concern, we’re here to help you work through it and get your pet back to feeling their best again.

Located at
8177 Regent Parkway, Suite 101
Fort Mill, SC 29615

Contact us at
(803) 547-3547
[email protected]
https://www.carolinaplaceanimalhospital.com

03/31/2025