Heartworm is spreading into new parts of the U.S., and vets say many dog owners are still unprepared.

GARDEN GROVE, Calif. (KABC) -- The chances of dogs catching heartworm disease in Orange County are going up thanks to the Aedes aegypti mosquito, officials say. The pesky Aedes aegypti, more commonly ...

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 ...

Although heartworm season is in the summer for most parts of the country, South Texas has a near year-round heartworm season coinciding with mosquito season. According to the American Heartworm ...

The heat is on, and mosquitoes are out in full force. While heartworm disease is a constant threat in Louisiana, it’s good to remind pet owners of the dangers of this disease at this time of year.

Greater Good Charities, Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health, and The Animal Rescue Site have partnered together for the Save a Heart initiative, an effort to help heartworm-positive shelter pets. Kelli ...

Guess what? April is Heartworm Disease Awareness month! Heartworm prevention doesn’t cost much at all and more importantly, HEARTWORMS KILL! This particular subject is important because heartworm ...

But when those same insects start buzzing around your dog, it raises a fair question that many pet parents do not always ...