11/07/2025
πΎ Protect Their Heart β Prevent Heartworm Disease! π
Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal condition caused by parasitic worms that live in the heart, lungs, and blood vessels of infected pets. Itβs spread by mosquito bites, meaning any dog or cat(indoors or outdoors)can be at risk.
π¦ How it spreads:
When a mosquito bites an infected animal, it picks up microscopic heartworm larvae. The next time it bites another pet, those larvae enter the bloodstream and grow into adult worms that can damage the heart and lungs.
πΆ In Dogs:
Dogs are the natural host for heartworms. Adult worms can grow up to 12 inches long and live for years, leading to heart failure, lung disease, and organ damage. Early symptoms may include:
Coughing or difficulty breathing
Fatigue and exercise intolerance
Weight loss and decreased appetite
π± In Cats:
Cats are not immune. They typically have fewer worms, but even one or two can cause severe inflammation or sudden collapse. Common signs include:
Coughing or vomiting
Trouble breathing
Lethargy or sudden death
π The good news: Heartworm disease is 100% preventable!
Monthly preventives (oral, topical, or injectable) keep your pet protected year-round.
Prevention is far safer, easier, and more affordable than treatment.
There is no approved treatment for heartworm infection in cats, so prevention truly saves lives.
βοΈ Donβt wait until mosquito season, protection should be year-round!
Your petβs heart health matters to us! Walk-In today to get your petβs heartworm prevention or testing done!π
π800 E Dove Ave. Suite L, McAllen, TX 78504
π (956)-322-3877