
09/19/2025
💙 Important Pet Health Update from Hones Veterinary 💙
Heartworm cases are increasing across the U.S. and are showing up more often in places that were once considered low-risk — meaning Wyoming pets are not immune. Preventing heartworm is far easier and safer than treating infection, so we’re updating our protocol to keep your pets protected.
New clinic policy:
• Before we start your dog on heartworm preventive, a heartworm test is required.
•if your dog is less than 6 months old, it does not need a heartworm test
• After that, a heartworm test is required once a year to continue the medication through our clinic.
• The heartworm test is $25.
Why the testing? If a dog already has heartworm infection, starting some preventives can cause serious problems. Annual testing ensures we’re protecting your dog safely and effectively.
If your dog hasn’t been tested in the past year (or has never been tested), call us to schedule the $25 test and get them on the right prevention plan. We’re here to answer questions and help keep your pets happy and healthy. 🐶💚