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.
Testing. 1  All dogs should be tested annually for heartworm infection. Since not all pets receive the proper dose of preventives, the AHS recommends a more conservative testing routine than in the past. 2  Dogs should be tested for heartworm if they are going to be switched from one preventive to another. If a pet owner switches between preventives, there are specific time periods in which their pet should be retested in order to ensure the pet is protected.