April is Heartworm Awareness Month April is Heartworm Awareness
Month & Best Bully Sticks wants to make sure you’re protecting
your pup from these nasty pests! Here are a few quick tips on
how to address heartworm prevention and make sure your furry
family member is getting the protection they need. But first,
let’s look at what heartworms are and how your dog can contract
them. What Are Heartworms? Mosquitoes are the carriers of
heartworm larvae, called microfilariae. The mosquitoes pick up
the larvae when they feed on an infected animal who already has
the microfilariae in it’s bloodstream and then pass the larvae
off on the next feeding host, which in some cases can be dogs.
If your dog isn’t on a consistent dosage of heartworm meds, then
the larvae mature into heartworms and will work their way to the
heart and lungs. This process can take up to 6 months with no
detectable signs and heartworms can reach up to 12 inches in
length live up to 7 years in your dog’s organs. 1. Prevention
Starts at the Vet’s Of