Heartworm

Jennifer Kvamme, DVM

The American Heartworm Society recommends that animals living in all parts of the U.S. be given heartworm preventive medications on a year-round basis. But which are the best heartworm meds for dogs and...

PetMD Editorial

  By Paula Fitzsimmons   It takes just one bite from a mosquito infected with heartworm larvae to jeopardize your pet’s health and welfare. Heartworm disease is often debilitating and can be fatal if not...

PetMD Editorial

By Caitlin Ultimo   Heartworm: Any pet parent has heard of it and hopefully you have taken some measures to help protect your dog or cat against the disease. The mosquito-borne sickness is one of the most...

Jennifer Kvamme, DVM

By Jennifer Kvamme, DVM When it’s time to purchase heartworm preventive medication for your dog or cat, you have several options to choose from. In order to purchase any of these heartworm medications,...

PetMD Editorial

Reviewed for accuracy on June 24, 2019, by Dr. Katie Grzyb, DVM It takes just one bite from a mosquito that’s infected with heartworm larvae to jeopardize your pet’s health and welfare. And if your pet...

Laci Schaible, DVM, MSL, CVJ

Heartworm disease is a very serious and real concern for pet parents. With canine heartworm infections being reported in all 50 states in the US, heartworm prevention is essential. However, despite the...