Heartworm disease may not be top of mind year-round, but with rising infection rates in our area, it's something every pet owner should be aware of.

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

The Cape Coral Animal Shelter is warning pet owners to make sure their pets are on a monthly Heartworm Preventive.

Dogs that have successfully gone through heartworm treatment must remain on heartworm prevention and receive annual testing, just like any other dog. If prevention is not given, they can contract ...

These are some strange times we are living in, and while our routines may be completely turned upside down, it is important to remember to maintain our health and our ...

Heartworm disease is a danger for both cats and dogs, although it is much more prevalent in dogs. Both animals get it the same way, from a mosquito bite, both animals can be protected from it by ...

The heartworm treatment is a costly proposition, as is the dental cleaning, but clearly we want to do what is best. Is it possible to have the dental cleaning first?

Heartworms are spread through mosquitoes, that dreaded New Orleans pest. ... My dog, Ponyboy, went through heartworm treatment when he was about a year old after being rescued off the street.