Of all the parasitic infestations a dog may face, heartworm is among the scariest for both pet and owner. A single bite from an infected mosquito can deposit immature heartworm larvae into a dog’s ...

Heartworms are parasites transmitted to dogs by mosquitoes carrying infective larvae. Once inside a canine host, the worm larvae travels to the heart and lungs, where it can grow up to a foot long and ...

A word of warning: Don’t read this article on your lunch break unless you have a strong stomach. You see, heartworm lives up to its name—and then some. It’s a disease characterized by parasitic worms ...

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - If you're a dog owner, chances are your veterinarian has recommended that you put your pet on heartworm medicine. It's a deadly disease that can be prevented, but there's now a ...

Heartworm -- a worm that can take up residence in a dog’s heart, blood vessels, and lungs-- might seem like an unlikely threat to your pet. But it’s not uncommon.: It's been found in all 50 U.S.

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 ...

Heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis) infection in dogs has been reported in all U.S. states. The highest numbers are in the Southeast and Mississippi River Valley with infection rates in some areas as high ...

Q. My daughter adopted a medium-sized dog from a rescue operation about two years ago. The dog came from somewhere down South and was being treated for heartworm at the time. The dog was also not ...