Heartworm Disease
Heartworm disease is caused by a parasite that is transmitted by mosquitoes. The parasite lives in the bloodstream and when the worms become adults they travel to the right side of the heart. This impairs blood circulation causing damage to the heart, lungs, liver and kidneys. An infected dog can have up to 300 adult worms living in their heart.
We recommend testing your dog for heartworm disease once yearly. Heartworm disease is completely preventable and we recommend keeping your dog on preventative May-December or all year round.