Even though summer is nearing its end, mosquitos are still out there so make sure you are protecting your pet from heartworm disease. Please check with your pet’s veterinarian for the best preventative medicine for you loved one. Here are some common questions about heartworm:

1) What other animals can be affected by heartworms?

In addition to dogs, the cat, fox, wolf, horse, sea lion etc. are also affected. 

2)  How do dogs get heartworm disease?

Dogs become infected when they are bitten by mosquitoes with infective heartworm larvae.

3) Can this be cured or not?

Yes. This can be treated.

4) What are some of the symptoms of Heartworm disease?

Dogs affected reveal constant coughing, panting and dullness in many occasions.

5) What is the drug used often for the prevention of heart worm in dogs?

Ivermectin is the drug used often to have preventive actions for these heartworms.

Please check with your pet’s veterinarian for the best preventative medicine for you loved one.