{"id":924,"date":"2017-01-31T11:28:16","date_gmt":"2017-01-31T11:28:16","guid":{"rendered":"http://www.bestvetcare.com/blog/?p=924"},"modified":"2024-01-18T09:12:29","modified_gmt":"2024-01-18T09:12:29","slug":"facts-about-heartworm-disease-in-dogs-and-cats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http://bestvetcare.improvepetcare.com/facts-about-heartworm-disease-in-dogs-and-cats/","title":{"rendered":"Get Up Close With Heartworm Disease in Dogs & Cats"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Facts To Know About Heartworm Disease in Dogs and Cats

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Heartworm disease is a life-threatening illness that affects both dogs and cats. It is caused by worms that remain active in the right side of the heart and other neighboring blood vessels. It needs to be noted that the adult worms can grow up to 30 cm in length. Heartworms are caused by mosquitoes. That means that even if your furry pal does not come in contact with other animals, they can still have the parasite transmitted to them.

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A mosquito bites the animal and he/she gets infected, resulting in the passage of immature worms, i.e.; larvae or microfilaria to the pet. It takes six months for the larvae to transform into adults that reside in the heart and neighboring blood vessels. The problem is that these heartworm produce more larvae and the cycle goes on.

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Facts Of Heartworm Disease in Dogs and Cats for Pet Parents

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Let us now look at some of the facts about heartworm disease in dogs & cats:

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For more information about heartworm disease, contact your veterinarian today and educate yourself about this dreadful disease.

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Buy Heartwormers for Dogs
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Facts To Know About Heartworm Disease in Dogs and Cats Heartworm disease is a life-threatening illness that affects both dogs and cats. It is caused by worms that remain active in the right side of the heart and other neighboring blood vessels. It needs to be noted that the adult worms can grow up to… Read More »

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