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We advise testing your dog for heartworm disease once a year to ensure everything is working correctly.
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The possible signs that your dog has heartworm disease include coughing, exercise intolerance, lethargy, and weight loss.
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Yes, additional testing may be recommended in case of positive results, as there can be some false positives....
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Heartworm is not necessarily painful for dogs, but it is uncomfortable....
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Yes, it's crucial to continue with the yearly heartworm test even if your dog is on prevention....
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Heartworms are not normally visible unless they are not inside the heart....
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We recommend testing your dog for heartworms as soon as you foster or adopt them....
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It takes up to six months for the heartworms to fully develop into adults. Therefore, you're not likely to notice any signs until then....
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All Creatures Pet Hospital Springfield is a well-established, full-service, small animal veterinary hospital providing comprehensive medical, surgi...
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Dr. Blackburn is a native of Springfield, MO, attended Hillcrest High School and has lived in Springfield all but 7 years of his life....
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According to the World Animal Foundation, two-th...
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If you live in Kissimmee, Poinciana, or the surrounding area and need a trusted veterinary hospital to care for your pets look no further. We're p...
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Camden Village Animal Hospital is located in Alpharetta, Georgia. ...
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Heartworm treatment normally cures most dogs the first time around....
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Yes, two types of worms are visible....
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Dr. McIntosh is a graduate of St. Matthew's University School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr....
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There are four different stages of heartworm disease....
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Heartworms have multiple life stages. They start as larvae, known as microfilaria, which live in the bloodstream and then move to the heart....