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Heartworm prevention time is quickly approaching, don’t let the cold temperatures lull you into a false sense of safety! I know some people keep dogs on heartworm prevention meds year-round — and many veterinarians recommend this.  Because climate change is warming winter, and mosquitoes season starts earlier and stays later each year, timing is getting too difficult to predict. A week or more of warm weather in the middle of winter can create the right conditions for a few to hatch. It only takes one to bite.
If you’d like to take a look at a graphic that shows the life cycle of heartworm, check the American Heartworm Society page for more in-depth information. Continue reading →
This entry was posted in Pet Health, Steve Dale and tagged dr rubin, heartworm prevention, Steve Dale on March 28, 2013 by Mary Haight.
Pet Health Care and Prevention
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Rescue Shelter Pets from Testing Labs
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