Heartworms (Dirofilaria immitis) are parasitic roundworms that infest the heart and lungs of dogs. The disease caused by ...

Does this sound familiar? Your veterinarian prescribes medication for your dog. However, it’s in liquid form. And, despite ...

If you adopted one of these dogs, or if your dog came in contact with one, inform your veterinarian immediately so heartworm treatment can begin.“Heartworm is a deadly disease and it’s estimated that ...

Dogs must test negative for heartworms before starting a heartworm preventive. Types of flea and tick medications: There are several types of treatments, including topical, oral, collars ...

Lindsay Starkey, DVM, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology), shares more on the current state of heartworm preventive resistance in ...

As with all medications that prevent heartworm, your dog needs a heartworm test before starting Advantage Multi and annually after that. What to look for in dewormers for dogs If you think your ...

Not long ago, a cat or dog catching heartworm disease in the ... your pets in warmer areas where the parasite can thrive, heartworm medication wasn't recommended by most veterinarians in the ...