Heartworm is a parasite transmitted from one animal to another by mosquitos. A worldwide disease, heartworm has been diagnosed in all 50 of the United States. This potentially fatal disease is considered to be preventable through the administration of medication, in both dogs and cats. While all mammals are at risk for heartworm (including humans), [...]
1. Most mammals are at risk of heartworm disease although the risk varies with each species. 2. Dogs, cats (both indoor and outdoor) and ferrets are the most common domesticated pets diagnosed with heartworm disease. 3. Even humans are at risk for heartworm infections when bitten by an infected mosquito. In order to mature into [...]
Increasing in population and expanding their territory, mosquitoes are the primary vector for the transmission of the heartworm parasite. Diagnosed as a global problem and affecting all 50 states in the US, heartworm is considered to be a regionally epidemic problem which is growing in intensity and frequency. Preventative medication for heartworm can be administered [...]
Heartworm testing is especially important when starting, changing or resuming heartworm prevention medications in order to provide earlier detection and treatment of the heartworm parasites. Heartworm disease in Colorado can be particularly devastating because of the complication of pulmonary hypertension due in part to our altitude. Administration of heartworm medications to a dog currently infected [...]
Heartworm is a parasite transmitted from one animal to another by mosquitos. A worldwide disease, heartworm has been diagnosed in all 50 of The United States. This potentially fatal disease is considered to be preventable through the administration of medication. Heartworms require mosquitos in order to complete their lifecycle and they reach an adult worm [...]
For years the growing number of heartworm cases worldwide has caused concern amongst veterinarians and pet owners alike. Heartworm is a preventable disease that affects both dogs and cats around the world. Here in The United States, all 50 states have seen cases of heartworm and prevention is typically recommended year round in an attempt [...]
A majority of pet owners associate heartworm disease with our canine companions, however cats are at risk for this deadly parasite as well. Feline heartworm can be difficult to detect and like the canine parasite is completely preventable with medication. Heartworm infection occurs in cats the same way that it does in dogs, through a [...]
With the increase in diagnosis and treatment of heartworm infections across the globe, heartworm preventative medications are becoming a common practice in veterinary care and dog ownership. This development is saving both owners and their canine pals the worry, heartache and expense of being diagnosed with the heartworm parasite. One option for dog owners is [...]
Proheart 6 is currently unavailable, please ask Animal Central about alternative methods of heartworm prevention. Find it difficult to remember to give your four legged best friend his/her monthly heartworm medication? Talk to your veterinarian about the Proheart 6 injections to decide if they are right for you and your dog. Proheart 6 is an injectable [...]
Increasing in population and expanding their territory, mosquitoes are the primary vector for the transmission of the heartworm parasite. Diagnosed as a global problem and affecting all 50 states in the US, heartworm is considered to be a regionally epidemic problem which is growing in intensity and frequency. Preventative medication for heartworm can be administered [...]