THE BREGMAN VETERINARY GROUP
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WHAT IS HEARTWORM DISEASE?
Heartworm disease is caused by foot-long worms that live in the heart,
lungs and blood vessels of an affected animal. If untreated, this
disease is serious and potentially fatal.
You may notice that your dog has a persistent cough, is reluctant
to exercise, shows signs of fatigue after moderate activity, or has
a decreased appetite. These are all symptoms that your pet is not
feeling well and may be suffering from heartworms.
That's why it's so important the pet owners take preventative steps to avoid heartworms from affecting pets. We remind all pet owners to take a few preventative steps this
spring to protect your furry friends.
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HOW CAN YOU PROTECT YOUR PET?
Monthly heartworm preventatives work by eliminating the early stages
of the heartworm parasite. In the event that your pet is bitten by a mosquito
(as we move into the warm summer months), the heartworm preventative
will kill the heartworm before it develops into an adult and harms your pet.
It is important that your pet has a monthly heartworm preventative
that is administered on a strict schedule.
Your dog should also be tested annual for heartworm infections. This will help catch any problems early on. During your routine visit, we can check your dog with testing to make sure that your pet is happy and healthy.
The American Heartworm Society recommends that puppies under 7 months of age start on heartworm prevention and are tested 6 months later (and then annually through adulthood) to ensure that they are heartworm free.
If you have any questions about heartworm disease or monthly heartworm preventative medications, contact one of our offices. We are happy to answer any questions
you have about your pet's health.
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