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If you miss a dose, you should give your dog the next dose as soon as possible....
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Yes, because of the resistant strain of heartworms, it's essential to ensure that the prevention is working....
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Heartworms are most common in the Mississippi Delta down to the Louisiana area, which has the highest number of heartworm cases in the entire count...
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Your dog is tested for heartworm disease by taking a small blood sample....
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There are topical, oral, and injectable heartworm preventatives....
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The most accurate heartworm test is the external lab tests. In-clinic tests are also very accurate, with roughly 98 to 99 percent accuracy.
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It is recommended to have your pet professionally groomed regularly....
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No, none of the heartworm preventions can clear a heartworm infection....
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The cycle of heartworms starts when a mosquito carrying the infected larva bites your dog and deposits the infected larva into the tissue....
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Dogs under six months typically don't need testing....
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Most heartworm preventatives are labeled for use starting at eight weeks of age....
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Yes, dogs on prevention still need a yearly heartworm test....
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Yes. Most professional groomers require pets to be fully vaccinated to protect them against diseases from other pets....
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Unfortunately, no FDA-regulated holistic or over-the-counter heartworm preventatives exist....
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Yes, even indoor dogs can get heartworms, as well as cats. Mosquitoes can still be found indoors, so there is still a risk for indoor dogs....
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It is recommended to test your dog twice a year for heartworms....
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Heartworm preventatives are very effective for preventing heartworm disease....