How to Detect Heartworms in Dogs

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Heartworms in Dogs: Facts and Myths More
Published: 9 years, 1 month(s) ago by Charles Elbourne | permalink
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Heartworms in dogs are easy to prevent, but difficult, and costly, to cure. We asked Sheldon Rubin, president of the American Heartworm Society, all about heartworm infestations in dogs.
Tags: heartworms, heartworm, mosquito bites, heartworm larvae, Dr. Sheldon Rubin, heartworm prevention, heartworm treatment, Immiticide, ivermectin, arsenic

For further reading: http://pets.webmd.com/dogs/guide/heartworms-in-dogs-facts-and-myths ^[1]

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Heartworm More
Published: 9 years, 1 month(s) ago by Amber Frid - Jimenez | permalink
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A heartworm is a parasitic worm (Dirofilaria immitis) that lives in the heart and pulmonary arteries of an infected animal.

For further reading: https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/dog-care/heartworm ^[2]

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Heartworm Disease in Dogs More
Published: 9 years, 1 month(s) ago by Nikolai 4 | permalink
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Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal disease caused by a blood-borne parasite. Learn the symptoms and treatments to keep your dog healthy.
For further reading: http://www.vcahospitals.com/main/pet-health-information/article/animal-health/heartworm-disease-in-dogs/773 ^[3]

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1. http://pets.webmd.com/dogs/guide/heartworms-in-dogs-facts-and-myths

2. https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/dog-care/heartworm

3. http://www.vcahospitals.com/main/pet-health-information/article/animal-health/heartworm-disease-in-dogs/773