GREENSBORO, N.C. — “Heartworms are real, they are prevalent, they are everywhere. Heartworms are very different than other worms they live just like it sounds, in the heart. They live in the heart and ...

Dogs in Caddo Parish are especially at risk for heartworms due to the humid climate and the presence of mosquitoes, so ...

I’ve had some interesting conversations about heartworm prevention lately. One that really stands out is a pet owner who is not giving the pet heartworm prevention because their previous dog died of ...

As temperatures begin to warm across much of the United States, veterinarians say fleas, ticks and mosquitoes that spread disease to pets are already becoming active. Veterinary experts at Thrive Pet ...

FORT MOORE, Ga. – A silent threat lurks in the hearts of our beloved dogs, one that can be easily prevented but often overlooked. The veterinarians at Fort Moore are sounding the alarm: heartworm ...

I have read your column with interest for a long time! It has always been a great source of information. Today I write to you regarding heartworm and how often preventatives should be given. Some of ...

Coco was an upbeat, loving ten-year-old beagle when Homeward Trails Animal Rescue – a Northern Virginia-based rescue organization – took her under their wings. Sue Bell, founder and owner of Homeward ...

HAMPTON ROADS, VA—At VBSPCA, heartworm testing is a key component of their pet wellness plan. In addition to scheduling an annual physical exam for your dog, it is essential to ensure they receive ...

Veterinary care is an important part of keeping pets healthy. I work for a veterinarian, and in our practice we constantly stress the importance of heartworm testing and heartworm prevention for dogs ...

Heartworm disease sounds like something out of a horror story, and for dogs, it pretty much is. This disease is caused by the parasite Dirofilaria immitis, and it begins when one unlucky mosquito bite ...

PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — Mutty Paws Rescue is warning dog owners after they say they've seen a surge in dogs with heartworm from infected mosquitoes. "You can have a seemingly healthy dog and not ...