Due Diligence: Heartworm Prevention

Beautiful yorkshire terrier playing with a ball on a grassCringe-worthy fact of the day: mosquitoes typically enjoy a four-minute blood meal before zooming away to another victim. This non-stop hunt has the potential to spread disease such as malaria, dengue fever, and the West Nile virus. Unfortunately, residents of San Antonio are all too familiar with mosquitos and the associated health risks.

Heartworm disease is also spread by mosquitoes. Although people aren’t at risk, our animal friends certainly are, making heartworm prevention one of our top priorities. Not sure how to protect your dog, cat, or ferret? Look no further!

Parade of Parasites

Most pet owners are aware of fleas and ticks, but when it comes to heartworm disease, there’s typically a great deal to discuss. Because of our climate, mosquitoes are present almost year round, making it fairly common for pets to contract heartworm disease. Continue…