Pet Heartworm Prevention
According to the Companion Animal Parasite Council, the incidence of heartworm across the country is up. As you may already know, potentially deadly heartworm is spread by mosquitoes, and it only takes one bite to infect a pet. Once infected, heartworm can do severe damage to a pet’s heart, lungs, and blood vessels.
Pet Heartworm Prevention
Sadly, many animals don’t show symptoms until the disease is advanced. At that time, symptoms may include coughing, fatigue, weight loss and a swollen abdomen. While cats are much less likely to be susceptible to full-on heartworm infection, they can suffer from a heartworm-related respiratory condition that is very difficult to diagnose.
While there is heartworm treatment available for canines, it is expensive and can be very hard on your pet. There is currently no treatment for cats.
As always, the best treatment is prevention! Our veterinarians advise keeping your pet on heartworm prevention year-round. Be advised if your pet has not previously been on heartworm prevention, he or she will need a heartworm test before starting on one. Schedule an appointment online or call us at 203-758-6601.
Veterinary Services in Prospect, CT
PET WELLNESS EXAMS – PUPPY
PET WELLNESS EXAMS – FELINE
PET FLEA PREVENTION & CONTROL
PET IN-HOUSE LABORATORY
PET MICROCHIPPING
PET PARASITE PREVENTION
PET SPAY & NEUTER
PET VACCINATIONS
PET WELLNESS EXAMS – KITTEN
PET DENTAL CARE
PET HEALTH SCREENING TESTS
PET IN-HOUSE PHARMACY
PET NUTRITION
SENIOR PET CARE
PET SURGERY
PET X-RAYS & RADIOLOGY
PET EUTHANASIA
PET WELLNESS EXAMS – CANINE
PET DIAGNOSTICS
PET HEARTWORM PREVENTION
PET LASER THERAPY
PET PAIN MANAGEMENT
PET SICK VISITS / UNWELL PETS
PET ULTRASOUND
PET CT SCAN