29/04/2026
❤️🩹Let's talk heartworms.❤️🩹
What is heartworm disease?
Heartworm is a preventable, but serious and potentially fatal when left untreated, parasite that enter your pets bloodstream after being bitten by an infected mosquito. The heartworm larvae migrate through the bloodstream to the blood vessels in the lungs where they mature and can reach lengths of 14 inches. The adult worms then damage the blood vessels, and reduce the heart’s pumping ability, resulting in severe lung and heart disease. Untreated the heartworms can live up to 7 years and cause severe damage to your pet's heart and eventually other organs, as well.
So, what does that mean for you as a pet owner?
✅️PREVENTION IS THE BEST CURE!✅️
After 3 drops of blood and an 8 minute in-house test, we can assure your pets are heartworm negative and start a monthly, or yearly, heartworm prevention as works best for your lifestyle.
In the scenario that your pet is heartworm positive, the best course of treatment will he discussed by your doctor for the best outcome for your pet.
We see, diagnose, and treat a significant amount of heartworms in our region every year and want to ensure your pets have the best, healthy life.💛
❤️🩹Schedule an appointment with one of our awesome doctors to make sure your pets are protected from heartworm disease!❤️🩹
