It’s getting warmer now. If you have a dog, you’ll need to make sure that your canine buddy is up to date on his parasite control. Heartworms are one of the most dangerous parasites for dogs! Infestations can make your pet very, very sick. While there are treatments available, they are often expensive, and can be very hard on the ‘patient.’ If not treated, they are often fatal.
One reason that heartworms are such a huge concern is because they can spread so easily. They are transmitted in larval form by mosquitos, which means that any place there are mosquitos should be considered a danger zone. They grow quickly, and begin reproducing within about 6 months. At this point, they inhabit dogs’ hearts, lungs, and arteries, and soon begin to interfere with these vital organs.
Be sure to contact your vet clinic Cornelius, NC about your dog’s parasite control. This is one case where an ounce of prevention is worth several pounds of cure.
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