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30 Μαρ 2024 · Learn how heartworms are transmitted, how they affect your dog's health, and what signs to look for. Find out how to prevent and treat this serious parasite-borne disease with medication and veterinary care.
22 Ιουν 2021 · Heartworm in dogs is a potentially deadly parasite that is transmitted by mosquitos — learn more about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of heartworm.
Most dogs are highly susceptible to heartworm infection, and the majority of infective larvae develop into adult worms. The presence of heartworms in the vessels serving the heart and lungs, and in the heart itself, causes irritation and inflammation of the affected vessels or heart chamber.
Learn about heartworm disease, a serious and potentially fatal condition caused by foot-long worms that live in the heart and lungs of dogs. Find out the signs, symptoms, prevention and treatment of heartworm infection in dogs.
What are the symptoms of heartworm? Immediately after infection, a dog might not show many symptoms. But as the parasites multiply, you might see the following signs: Mild persistent cough. Reluctance to exercise. Fatigue after moderate activity. Decreased appetite. Weight loss. Excess fluid in abdomen.
10 Ιουν 2024 · Learn how to recognize the signs of heartworm in dogs, such as coughing, lethargy, weight loss, and collapse. Find out how to test, treat, and prevent this deadly parasite with monthly medication and mosquito control.
The signs of heartworm disease can depend on the location of the worms, the length of time the worms have been in the dog, and the degree of damage that has been sustained by the heart, lungs, liver, and kidneys. Even low numbers of worms can cause signs of severe heartworm disease.
