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 ...

Heartworms are parasites transmitted to dogs by mosquitoes carrying infective larvae. Once inside a canine host, the worm larvae travels to the heart and lungs, where it can grow up to a foot long and ...

Let’s be honest. When a dog tests positive for heartworm, there’s a particular kind of quiet that falls over the exam room. It’s not a simple diagnosis. It’s the start of a long, difficult, and ...

Rising mosquito activity heading into the summer months poses an increased risk of transmitting heartworm disease to dogs, which can lead to damage of the heart, lungs and arteries if left untreated.

Milbemycin (Interceptor, Milbeguard, Milbemite, Milbehart) is a medicine used to prevent heartworms and to control some intestinal parasites in dogs and cats. In dogs, milbemycin is approved for ...

Q: My vet recommended heartworm testing and prevention chews for my pets, but I’m worried about side effects and cost. Are these really needed? A: For most dogs, the answer is yes. Heartworm disease ...