Of all the parasitic infestations a dog may face, heartworm is among the scariest for both pet and owner. A single bite from an infected mosquito can deposit immature heartworm larvae into a dog’s ...

It just takes one bite from an infected mosquito to transmit heartworms to your pet. Heartworm disease is a serious and, if left untreated, often fatal condition that affects more than a million pets ...

Somehow I let Valentine’s Day pass without talking about heartworms! This was a big lapse on my part that I will try to make up for now. Those of you who are less veterinary-inclined probably don’t ...

PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — Mutty Paws Rescue is warning dog owners after they say they've seen a surge in dogs with heartworm from infected mosquitoes. "You can have a seemingly healthy dog and not ...