Not long ago, a cat or dog catching heartworm disease in the Inland Northwest was so unlikely I once thought I could go my entire career without ever diagnosing one. It used to be that unless you were ...

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) -The summer months are upon us and with the warmer weather comes mosquitoes, the source of potential health risks for people and pets. With consistent summer heat and humidity ...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Spring is right around the corner, but warmer temperatures mean your pet is at greater risk of contracting heartworm disease. Heartworms are spread through mosquitoes and ...

Research led by the University of Sydney is reshaping scientific understanding of one of the world's most widespread canine parasites, suggesting heartworm disease has a far deeper and more complex ...

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - As the heat sets in, mosquitos will follow, and with it, the risk of heartworm disease in dogs. Dr. Kristin Sullivan said dogs with heartworms walk through her hospital daily, ...

Learn how to protect your cat from feline heartworm disease. Heartworm disease in cats, though less common than in dogs, can be fatal and often presents with subtle or sudden, severe symptoms.

Mississippi leads the U.S. in heartworm infections, with a 6% statewide rate. Veterinarians cite inconsistent prevention as the primary cause of infections. Monthly preventives remain cost-efficient ...

Heartworm disease is a constant threat in Louisiana, and now is a good time to recall the dangers of this disease, especially when we may be letting our guard down because the weather is cooler and ...

Although heartworm season is in the summer for most parts of the country, South Texas has a near year-round heartworm season coinciding with mosquito season. According to the American Heartworm ...