How to Detect Heartworms in Dogs

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Tip 1 - Heartworms in Dogs: Facts and Myths

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Charles Elbourne | permalink

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]

Tip 2 - Heartworm

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Amber Frid - Jimenez | permalink

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]

Tip 3 - Heartworm Disease in Dogs

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Nikolai 4 | permalink

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]