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Most Commonly Asked Vet Heartworm Questions

As a pet owner and veterinarian, heartworm disease sounds especially awful to me.Screen Shot 2016-05-10 at 11.21.17 AM Who wants to think about their beloved pet suffering from the presence of a tubular parasite living in the heart and blood vessels? Heartworm disease is common in the U.S. and is one of the most life-threatening infectious disease affecting pets. Fortunately, it’s a very preventable disease provided pet owners partner with their veterinarians to provide routine diagnostic testing and preventative medications. I cover the basics of heartworm disease and its diagnosis and prevention in this article Most Commonly Asked Vet Heartworm Questions
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