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Treating Heartworm Disease in Dogs and Cats
March 26, 2014Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal condition that damages the heart, lungs, and related blood vessels. Dogs and cats are at risk for becoming infected with… Full Article ›
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Heartworm Disease in Dogs
March 7, 2014That mosquito buzzing in your ear at night can drive you a little bit mad. But it can have far more serious consequences for your dog. Mosquitoes can carry heartworm larvae, and a bite from an… Full Article ›
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Heartworm Disease in Cats
March 7, 2014That mosquito buzzing in your ear at night can drive you a little bit mad. But it can have far more serious consequences for your cat. Though cats are less likely than dogs to get heartworm disease,… Full Article ›
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Heartworm Treatment for Dogs: What You Need to Know
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, December 9, 2013Odds are, you've visited at least one veterinary office that prominently displayed a photo or drawing of a canine heart infested with heartworms. This gruesome image illustrates what can happen… Full Article ›
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Can Cats Get Heartworm?
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, February 29, 2012Q. A co-worker told me her cat is on heartworm pills, just like her dog. Is this necessary? Do cats get heartworm like dogs do? A. We all tend to think of heartworm as a dog’s problem.… Full Article ›
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Heartworm and Flea Prevention 101
February 23, 2012Fleas, heartworms, and other parasites can cause serious illness in your beloved cats and dogs. Fortunately, there are ways to help prevent them from invading your pets and your home. Fleas… Full Article ›
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Canine Heartworm Testing
February 23, 2012Heartworm testing is performed to determine if a pet is infected with heartworms (Dirofilaria immitis). Many veterinarians use a popular test called a “SNAP” test, which can… Full Article ›
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Heartworm Disease/Lyme Disease/Ehrlichiosis/Anaplasmosis "SNAP" Testing in Dogs
February 23, 2012Using a single test, your veterinarian can check for any combination of the following diseases, including all of them: heartworm disease, Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis, and… Full Article ›
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Heartworm Disease/Lyme Disease/Ehrlichiosis “SNAP” Testing in Dogs
November 4, 2011Using a single test, your veterinarian can check for any combination of the following diseases: heartworm disease, Lyme disease, and ehrlichiosis. All of these diseases are transmitted… Full Article ›
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Drug Shortage Making Heartworm Disease Treatment Much Tougher
August 17, 2011Keeping your pet free of heartworms has always been important, but the need for prevention is back in the spotlight because supplies of Immiticide, the drug used to treat heartworm infestation in… Full Article ›