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04/25/2025
April is Heartworm Awareness Month- heartworm disease is a completely preventable disease that unfortunately still runs rampant in the United States and even in other countries. According to the American Heartworm Society’s last incidence map in 2022, Indiana sees a yearly average of 26-50 cases PER CLINIC in the largest affected areas. In 2024, Care Animal Hospital diagnosed a total of 28 cases of heartworm disease.
One of those cases was a patient named Leo, who initially presented for vomiting, lethargy, inappetence, seizures, and coughing. Leo had not been heartworm tested within the last year and was not current on heartworm prevention. A heartworm test was sent to the lab and unfortunately, the test came back positive. A treatment plan was formulated and presented to the owner who consented to treat Leo.
Care Animal Hospital follows the American Heartworm Association's guidelines for treating heartworms, which is a 4-month long process done in 30-day increments that clears the infestation as safely as possible.
Leo started to feel better after the treatment was started and continued to get better after every visit. The difference in his demeanor between the first visit and the end of his treatment was truly night and day. He is now heartworm free and protected with ProHeart 12, and his owner is so thrilled to have her healthy, happy Leo back!
We are fortunate to have a treatment for heartworm disease that does work well, but prevention is always the best method! The American Heartworm Association recommends keeping your pets on heartworm prevention year-round (yes, even in the winter!) and making sure to test yearly. Now through June you can get $20 off of a 6-month supply of Simparica Trio here in hospital, or $40 off of 12 months- on top of your Zoetis rewards!
Thank you for trusting Care with the treatment of your best friend, Alli! 🐾
