Heartworm disease in dogs is prevalent in all
50 stares. Once just a 'problem' with
dogs from the Southern United States. Now,
every dog is susceptible to caching this life
threatening condition.
All it takes is a single bite from an
infected mosquito and the family dog is now
host to these internal parasites that
literally 'squeeze' the life out of a dog.
Every dog brought into rescue is tested
for this disease and treated (if
positive) or placed on a monthly preventative
medication (if negative).
Considering the costs associated with
treating a heartworm positive dog and then
comparing that to the cost of a monthly
preventative it's hard to understand why more
dogs are not on a preventative.
For more information about heartworm disease
and the preventatives available please follow
these links:
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