Heartworms are visible via ultrasound in some cases....
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That depends on the grooming facility....
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If your dog spends a lot of time outdoors by water sources, such as rivers, ponds, lakes, things like that versus desert areas, that could increase...
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There are, but I think, the risks of some injection site soreness or having to do some exercise restriction or things like that with your dog are f...
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The ELISA test is very accurate, but on occasion, if it's, say, a really weak positive, we call them, or it's just not a really strong positive, if...
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Six months of age....
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Why do they call it heartworm? Because the worms live in the heart....
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We recommend starting heartworm prevention at eight weeks for all of our patients....
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The best way to prevent heartworm disease in dogs is by getting a product from your veterinarian, whether it be orally, topically administered by y...
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They definitely can die from heartworm disease....
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In a dog, typically, you're going to see coughing. And that's the most common sign. Sometimes, weight loss, you'll see that as well....
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We recommend testing at least once a year. And that's per the American Heartworm Society....
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Most, if not all, FDA-approved heartworm preventions are incredibly effective—in fact, over 99% effective....
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The heartworm preventatives are 95% effective, if not more. There are a few cases of resistant heartworms that have become more recent....
Is it better to groom your dog at home or have it done by a professional groomer? - The Drake Center
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That depends on the dog, but also you....
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As I said, we have the adult heartworm, and then we have some larval stages....
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So it's really dependent on each and every groomer. I would encourage you to select a groomer that does require vaccines for your pet....
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No prevention is 100%, but the ones prescribed by your veterinarian give you your best chance of preventing something like heartworm disease....
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Heartworms are on the rise, and it depends on the area. In the Southeast United States, they're pretty common in dogs not on preventatives....