It is the time of year when some pet parents put their dogs and cats back on flea, tick and heartworm preventatives, but an expert said pets should stay on preventatives year-round. "There ...

Heartworm disease sounds like something out of a horror story, and for dogs, it pretty much is. This disease is caused by the parasite Dirofilaria immitis, and it begins when one unlucky mosquito bite ...

Transmitted by mosquitoes, the disease is caused by a type of parasitic roundworm that infects and lives in a dog’s heart, lungs, and blood vessels. The adults reproduce and spread baby worms through ...

Let’s be honest. When a dog tests positive for heartworm, there’s a particular kind of quiet that falls over the exam room. It’s not a simple diagnosis. It’s the start of a long, difficult, and ...

Pet wellness plans often cover heartworm prevention, but pet insurance policies exclude treatment ...

Q: My vet recommended heartworm testing and prevention chews for my pets, but I’m worried about side effects and cost. Are these really needed? A: For most dogs, the answer is yes. Heartworm disease ...

The best flea and tick treatments for dogs include prescription and OTC medicines that help prevent parasites and serious illnesses like Lyme disease.