It’s spring! Time to check for heartworm disease.

It’s March, and spring is here! Worms in your garden…and worms in your dog? Hold on, let me explain.

The worms you find in your garden dirt are not the same worms that cause heartworm disease in dogs. Mosquitoes carry heartworm larvae. And all it takes is one mosquito to bite your pet for him to become infected.

Here’s the good news about heartworm disease. It’s an illness that is easy and affordable to prevent. The bad news is, if you don’t invest in prevention, your dog is at a high risk of getting sick. Heartworm disease is dangerous to your dog and some signs of the illness are tough to spot. He may be acting fine, but he may have so many heartworms inside his body that it becomes life threatening.

You may be thinking, “my dog stays indoors, so he doesn't need heartworm prevention.” But, heartworms are carried by mosquitoes, which get into everyone’s homes. And one mosquito bite is all that’s needed to spread the disease to your furry friend.

Bring your dog in today for his yearly checkup. We’ll do a thorough exam, including a simple heartworm test, to make sure he is in optimum health. And we’ll talk about the best way to prevent heartworm disease, so your dog stays healthy, happy, and safe.