The following pictures and descriptions can be used to help you identify some of the most common Texas ant species. Once you know the species of ant in your home, you can determine where it is likely to nest, what kind of damage it causes, and what kind of control measures are most effective.
Heartworm infections may be occult for a number of reasons: A heartworm test is to check for the evidence of the parasite Dirofilaria immitis, more commonly known as heartworm, in your dog's bloodstream.
A heartworm test for dogs is helpful in detection of the parasites known as dirofilaria immitis, commonly referred to as heartworm. This parasite is detected in the bloodstream of dogs and is known to cause symptoms such as weight loss, appetite loss, coughing, breathing difficulties and heart disease.