🐶Heartworms are long worms that live inside a dog's heart.
🦟Heartworms are spread by mosquitoes.
🌍The risk of heartworms depends on the dog's location and mosquito population.
💊Year-round preventative medications are highly effective in preventing heartworm infection.
⚠️Heartworms can be more prevalent in areas with a high population of heartworm positive dogs.
How do heartworms affect a dog's health?
—Heartworms can cause severe damage to a dog's heart and lungs, leading to coughing, fatigue, and difficulty breathing.
What are the symptoms of heartworm infection?
—Symptoms of heartworm infection may include coughing, weight loss, decreased appetite, and fatigue.
Can cats get heartworms?
—Yes, although cats are not the normal end host for heartworms, they can still be infected. Heartworm prevention is important for cats as well.
How do I prevent heartworm infection in my dog?
—The best way to prevent heartworm infection is to provide your dog with year-round preventative medication prescribed by a veterinarian.
How often should I test my dog for heartworms?
—It is recommended to test your dog for heartworms annually, even if they are on preventative medication.
01:08Heartworms are long worms that live inside a dog's heart and are spread by mosquitoes.
06:01The risk of heartworms depends on the dog's location, mosquito population, and exposure to heartworm positive dogs.
09:55Year-round preventative medications are highly effective in preventing heartworm infection.
11:20Heartworm infection is more prevalent in areas with a high population of heartworm positive dogs.
12:18Symptoms of heartworm infection may include coughing, weight loss, decreased appetite, and fatigue.
