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Posted on March 22, 2023 in News, Tips & Advice, Veterinary Services
American Heartworm Society (AHS) survey of U.S. veterinarians cite an increase in heartworm-positive cases The GOOD The AHS has unveiled the 2022 Heartworm Incidence Map, based on its nationwide survey. Half of respondents (53%) said heartworm rates have remained stable....
Posted on June 13, 2018 in Caring for your pet, News, Tips & Advice
Persistent cough* Difficulty breathing* Fainting/collapsing* Abdominal swelling/distention* Less tolerance to excercise Heart murmur Change in heart rate Change in body weight Restless or hiding Loss of appetite * signs that should always warrant a visit to the vet Valvular disease...
Posted on January 31, 2018 in Caring for your pet, News
Those pesky varmints have been living and eating with you for free. What do you get in return? Parasites and a whole lot of headaches. Here’s how to keep wildlife at bay. Before we start wildlife-proofing, it’s important to know...
You dutifully give your dog heartworm preventives every month, so you don’t need to do yearly tests, right? Unfortunately, it isn’t that simple to keep your dog free of the foot-long parasites. Here’s how annual testing can help protect your...
Posted on April 26, 2017 in News, Tips & Advice, Veterinary Services
Heartworm disease is a very serious disease in both cats and dogs, but the unique physiology of each species means that it is really two very different diseases. As you learn about the similarities and differences here, however, remember the...
Imagine your dog confined to a small crate or kennel night and day for four months or more: no longer able to jump, run or even play. Imagine costly—and painful—treatment necessary to kill the dangerous heartworms infecting your dog’s body....

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