Deer Park Veterinary Hospital

HEARTWORM

       Heartworms are parasites that inhabit the heart and lungs of infected dogs. Heartworm disease is transmitted by mosquitoes and can cause serious health problems, and may eventually lead to heart failure and death.

Signs of Heartworm Disease

       Coughing, breathing difficulty, and reduced ability to exercise.

Preventing Hearworm Disease

       Giving your pet a monthly heartworm pill will prevent heartworm disease.

                   These include:
                            Heartgard®
                            Iverhart Plus®
                            Interceptor®

Where is Heartworm Disease?