July 16, 2020
What if we told you that you could prevent your pet from heart failure, excess fluid in the abdomen, fatigue and potentially an early death with just one pill a month or, even 1 injection per year? Heartworm prevention is a life-saving treatment that protects your pet from the difficult and sometimes fatal disease. Read more about what heartworm disease is, the symptoms and why it’s important to have a strict heartworm prevention schedule below.
Heartworm disease is when a parasitic worm is living on the right side of the heart and in the pulmonary artery, which is caused by the bite of a mosquito. All mammals are susceptible to heartworm disease, and the illness is found in all 50 states but is more common in Southern states (such as North Carolina). When a pet contracts heartworm, the recovery process is slow and difficult, so prevention is the best way to ensure your pet (and you) don’t have to suffer through it.
One of the many misunderstood pieces of heartworm in pets is that the symptoms of dogs and cats are similar. They do share some of the same side effects, but many vary. Look below to see the difference:
There are many different options for heartworm prevention that can fit your schedule and your pet’s unique needs. Here are the top 3:
If you have any questions about heartworm prevention for your pet, don’t hesitate to reach out to the experts at Care First Animal Hospital today!
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