Heartworm Prevention

Early Prevention Is the Best Protection

Protect Your Pet from a Silent but Deadly Threat

One mosquito bite, that’s all it takes for your pet to be infected with heartworms. These dangerous parasites grow inside the heart, lungs, and blood vessels, leading to severe and often fatal, health complications if left untreated. The scariest part? Many pets don’t show symptoms until the disease is advanced.

In dogs, signs may include persistent coughing, tiredness, weight loss, breathing difficulty, or a swollen belly caused by heart failure. In severe cases, heartworms can trigger caval syndrome, a critical condition that can be fatal without immediate surgery. Protecting your furry friend with timely heartworm prevention isn’t just important, it’s lifesaving.

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Heartworm in Cats, The Overlooked Danger

Spotting the Signs of Heartworm-Associated Respiratory Disease (HARD)

Cats are often believed to be safe from heartworm infection, but that’s a dangerous myth. Feline heartworm disease can cause a condition called Heartworm-Associated Respiratory Disease (HARD), with symptoms that often mimic asthma or bronchitis. Look out for signs like wheezing, rapid or labored breathing, and panting. Your cat may also cough, vomit (even without eating), or lose weight and appetite. Because heartworm is harder to detect in cats than in dogs, early diagnosis and prevention are key to keeping your feline healthy.

The Importance of Heartworm Prevention

Keep Your Pet Safe with Monthly Protection

Treating heartworm disease is not only costly, it can also be life-threatening for your dog. For cats, there’s currently no approved treatment. While some cats may naturally clear the infection, others may not survive, and even a single adult heartworm can cause severe damage.
The good news? Prevention is simple and effective. Monthly heartworm preventives protect your pet year-round and often guard against other harmful parasites like fleas, ticks, ear mites, and intestinal worms. Our veterinarians can create a personalized prevention plan to keep your furry friend healthy and heartworm-free.

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