Heartworms are thin, white worms that live in the heart, lungs, and blood vessels of animals and are primarily associated with dogs. They can grow to be up to a foot long and hundreds of worms can ...

Disclaimer: this article is not meant to be used as a substitute for professional veterinary advice or behavioral advice. If your dog is acting sick or aggressive please consult with a qualified ...

Milbemycin (Interceptor, Milbeguard, Milbemite, Milbehart) is a medicine used to prevent heartworms and to control some intestinal parasites in dogs and cats. In dogs, milbemycin is approved for ...

Let’s be honest. When a dog tests positive for heartworm, there’s a particular kind of quiet that falls over the exam room. It’s not a simple diagnosis. It’s the start of a long, difficult, and ...

Heartworms (Dirofilaria immitis) are parasitic roundworms that infest the heart and lungs of dogs. The disease caused by these parasites is called dirofilariasis. It is one of the most serious and ...

In the United States and many other countries worldwide, heartworm illness in pets is a serious and sometimes deadly condition. Heartworm illness affects dogs and is brought on by foot-long worms also ...

What Are Sentinel Products for Fleas and Heartworms? The Sentinel line of products (manufactured by Merck Animal Health) includes chewable tablets (products that are given by mouth) for fleas, ...

Heartworms are one of the most common and serious health threats faced by pets. According to the American Heartworm Society, more than a million U.S. pets are infected with heartworms, and incidence ...

Heavy rainfall in the spring combined with warmer summer temperatures have fueled mosquito outbreaks locally. “When rainfall increases and temperatures rise and weather patterns become more ...

In Louisiana, the climate is humid and subtropical, meaning conditions are ripe for mosquitoes to be present year-round. This also means heartworm disease is a huge problem in our area. Dogs and cats ...