The truth of the matter is: heartworm cases are on the rise. We
are seeing more and more in San
Gabriel
Another truth is that it is easier to prevent than it is to treat.
The treatment is extremely extensive and can even prove fatal to some pets. It
can take at least seven months from the time your pet is bitten by a mosquito
for the larvae to mature into an adult heartworm. They find themselves spots in
the heart, lungs, and surrounding blood vessels and begin to make more little
heartworms. It's completely disgusting because an adult heartworm can grow up
to 12 INCHES in length and your pet can have up to 250!!!!
Some people feel that just because it's cooler in the winter
months, and we don't see as many mosquitoes, that their pets aren't at risk.
This is not the case. This is especially true in So Cal where we can proudly
say we wear flip flops and shorts; your pet is at risk year round. So lets be
honest your pet does need year round protection. Yea yea yea I know... it can
be expensive, and sometimes difficult with day to day things, to remember to
give them prevention every month. It's worth it in the end to know that your
pet is safe.
Okay kids time for our check list:
·
Your
pet is at risk YEAR ROUND.
·
Heartworm
tests can be done at the hospital and take 15 minutes to run.
·
Annual
exams and heartworm tests are a great place to start.
·
Year round
prevention!!! Its a once a month pill that is a chewable treat. Or you can go
the topical route.
Either way prevention is the best way to keep your pet safe. If you have any questions about heartworm, prevention, or all of
the above, give us a call or come in.
To your pets
good health!
626-278-1173
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