Greencross Vets
Heartworm is a serious disease for your pet. It’s important to ensure that heartworm prevention is up to date. Testing for heartworm is simple, fast, and potentially life-saving. Heartworm is a parasite that is transmitted by mosquitos and infects both cats and dogs. The parasite matures in the pet’s organs for six months, becomes a worm,…
Heartworm disease is responsible for infecting thousands of dogs and cats every year. This disease is potentially fatal yet completely preventable. Heartworm affects both dogs and cats, however, dogs do have an increased risk of developing this disease, especially those that live outdoors. What causes heartworm disease? Heartworm disease is caused by a blood parasite…
