Heartworm – The Silent Killer |
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Heartworm is the silent killer in our canine community which is starting to make a comeback due to the lack of prevention and the misunderstanding of where and how dogs can contract heartworm. Emerald is in the midst of an epidemic which has seen at least 20 cases in the past year alone, and many vets have not seen this disease for a long time.
FALSE: DOGS DO NOT CONTRACT HEARTWORM FROM OTHER DOGS
TRUE: MOSQUITOES ARE THE CARRIERS OF THIS DEADLY DISEASE
Where the are mosquitoes there is a real possibility that they can be carrying the baby heartworms, known as microfilaria, and are infecting your dog.
Luckily, with simple in-house testing we are able to test for this and can start your dog on a yearly injection. |
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