Heartworm Disease

Heartworm Disease & Prevention for Dogs Heartworm disease is a serious, potentially fatal condition caused by worms that live in the heart, lungs, and blood vessels of affected pets. It is spread through mosquito bites, meaning any dog—indoors or outdoors—can be at risk. The good news is that heartworm disease is 100% preventable. Monthly prevention (oral or topical medication, or an injection from your vet) is the safest and most effective way to protect your dog.

 

If a dog does become heartworm positive, the treatment is very costly, painful, and lengthy. It puts a huge strain on a dog’s body and can take months for them to recover. That’s why prevention is truly the best medicine.

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• Keep your dog on year-round heartworm prevention.

• Get annual heartworm tests, even if your dog is on prevention.

• Talk to your vet about the best prevention option for your pet.

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Protecting your pup from heartworms not only keeps them healthy but also saves them from suffering—and saves you from an expensive, difficult treatment process.​