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The possible signs that your dog has heartworm disease include coughing, exercise intolerance, lethargy, and weight loss. ...

Yes, additional testing may be recommended in case of positive results, as there can be some false positives....

Heartworm is not necessarily painful for dogs, but it is uncomfortable....

Yes, it's crucial to continue with the yearly heartworm test even if your dog is on prevention....

Heartworms are not normally visible unless they are not inside the heart....

All Creatures Pet Hospital Springfield is a well-established, full-service, small animal veterinary hospital providing comprehensive medical, surgi...

Dr. Blackburn is a native of Springfield, MO, attended Hillcrest High School and has lived in Springfield all but 7 years of his life....

According to the World Animal Foundation, two-th...

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Camden Village Animal Hospital is located in Alpharetta, Georgia. ...

If left untreated, worms can cause extreme discomfort, weight loss, and bloody diarrhea....

Heartworm treatment normally cures most dogs the first time around....

Dr Martin grew up in central Florida....

Yes, two types of worms are visible....

There are four different stages of heartworm disease....

Dr. German is a graduate of Auburn University's College of Veterinary Medicine....

Heartworms have multiple life stages. They start as larvae, known as microfilaria, which live in the bloodstream and then move to the heart....

The prevalence of worms in dogs depends on their lifestyle....

If your dog tests positive for heartworms, the veterinarian will discuss doing chest x-rays and putting the dog on medications....