Heartworm disease remains one of the most serious—and preventable—threats to pets, particularly dogs. Spread through mosquito ...

PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — Mutty Paws Rescue is warning dog owners after they say they've seen a surge in dogs with heartworm from infected mosquitoes. "You can have a seemingly healthy dog and not ...

Although heartworm season is in the summer for most parts of the country, South Texas has a near year-round heartworm season coinciding with mosquito season. According to the American Heartworm ...

I have read your column with interest for a long time! It has always been a great source of information. Today I write to you regarding heartworm and how often preventatives should be given. Some of ...

One of the most common discussions I have with pet owners is about heartworm disease and prevention. Since April is the National Heartworm Awareness month, Dr. Smith and I decided we would devote the ...

Coco was an upbeat, loving ten-year-old beagle when Homeward Trails Animal Rescue – a Northern Virginia-based rescue organization – took her under their wings. Sue Bell, founder and owner of Homeward ...

Rising mosquito activity heading into the summer months poses an increased risk of transmitting heartworm disease to dogs, which can lead to damage of the heart, lungs and arteries if left untreated.

FORT MOORE, Ga. – A silent threat lurks in the hearts of our beloved dogs, one that can be easily prevented but often overlooked. The veterinarians at Fort Moore are sounding the alarm: heartworm ...

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - This past week brought balmy, warm weather… and that means it’s prime season for the dreaded mosquito. It also means that our pets need to be protected from a deadly disease ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A local nonprofit clinic ...

DEAR HELOISE: I took my dog to the vet and discovered that he had heartworms. My dog is now on medication to kill the worms, but my vet said dogs should be tested annually. Apparently, cats can also ...